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With one week to go, the Print21+PKN LIVE event, which will see brands, designers and printers come together to understand opportunities in digitally printed packaging, has now firmed up the panel that will conclude the afternoon discussions.

Click here for full details, and click here to book your ticket for what is a half-day investment that could reap years of rewards, for print businesses of all kinds looking to grow their businesses.

The panel will discuss challenges and opportunities in digital printed packaging. It includes a quartet of leaders at the forefront of the fast-developing market, with Paul Haggett from Opal, Joe Foster from Close the Loop Group, Zaidee Jackson from Ball & Doggett, and Paul Sanelli from EFI all taking part.

Lindy Hughson, publisher of Print21 and PKN Packaging News, said, “We are fortunate to be able to draw on the expertise of the leaders making up this panel. The discussion will be based on real world facts and experience, and will draw together the reality of driving new business implementation, sustainability and technology, and how brands are benefitting from the services that printers can provide to them.”

Paul Haggett has a background of 33 years in printing, packaging and digital content production, and heads up sales and design operations for Opal Specialty Packaging in Victoria.

Joe Foster is CEO of Close the Loop Group, which includes O F Flexo, and Foster Packaging, an innovative digital print packaging business.

Zaidee Jackson is sustainability manager at the country’s largest supplier of printable materials, Ball & Doggett, which supplies, board, labelstock and flexibles, along with paper.

Paul Sanelli is business development manager for packaging and display at EFI, one of the world’s most innovative print technology developers.

Taking place next Wednesday 9 November at the State Library in Melbourne, the LIVE event – Amplify & Engage – runs from 12 noon to 5.30pm, followed by a drinks networking event, with a stellar line up of speakers from brands and print service providers sharing how digitally printed packaging can benefit brands. 

Click here for full details, and click here to book your ticket, for what is a half day investment that could reap years of rewards, for print businesses of all kinds looking to grow their businesses.

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