Director & Co-Founder, FuturePrint

Marcus joined the print sector in 2006 when he joined FESPA and became Sales & Marketing Director, helping to grow the event business into a global entity and market leader. In 2011, he left along with MD Frazer Chesterman, to establish FM Brooks which became part of the Mack Brooks Exhibitions Group.  During this time, they launched InPrint Show which ran in Germany, Italy and the US. In 2019, they sold InPrint to RELX. Since then, together, he established FM Future and launched FuturePrint which is a fast-growing online digital platform, community and virtual, and now live, event organiser with over 16,000 global subscribers.

Director & Co-Founder, FuturePrint

Frazer began his working life in recruitment, then publishing, then events and has over 25 years of experience running events in diverse markets. Since 2003, he has operated within the printing industry by joining FESPA and led an ailing exhibition business in decline and turned it around into the market-leading business success it is today. In 2011, he and Marcus Timson formed FM Brooks, a JV with Mack Brooks Exhibitions, to launch new shows for new print markets. The InPrint Show is now the leading globally recognised event for industrial Print technology.  In 2019, he sold the business to RELX. FM Future is a Print community of over 16,000 members and specialises in helping print businesses connect via social media, Live and Virtual events and their online Digital Platform – FuturePrint.

Community & Content Executive, FuturePrint

Edward is a communications and marketing professional specialising in writing, social media, and strategic marketing. He built his reputation by having previously worked with FM Future on their virtual summit in 2020, supporting digital content and audience engagement, and more recently hosting the AI for industrial print conference in Munich this year, leading industry dialogue and innovation across evolving technology and print markets globally today.

Content & Marketing Director, FuturePrint

Elena is a freelance marketing specialist with over 17 years of experience in B2B & B2C sectors and has expertise in digital marketing, marketing strategy and end-to-end event management. Most recently she has been working in the wine and finance sectors and is now thrilled to be returning to the print industry. Back in the day, Elena spent over 8 years working with printhead manufacturers, ink manufacturers and OEM’s, giving her an in-depth market knowledge. Having grown up in Germany with a Spanish mother, Elena is fluent in both languages. She has a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing & Social Media.

Managing Director, Thinkb2bMarketing

Joanna Stephenson has 30 years’ experience in the print, packaging and plastics industries. A graduate of UMIST, she began her career at Dow Chemical progressing to Global Product Director. She then became European Marketing Director at Sun Chemical in 2007 and R&D and Marketing Director at LINPAC Group in 2011 before starting her own business, PHD Marketing, in 2014. PHD has today become an international marketing communications agency with 22 staff working predominantly with print, packaging, technology and life science companies. Joanna is also a Director of FIAUK, an advisory board member at Ecoveritas and a founding partner of Women In Packaging UK.

Sustainability Consultant

Uncover the latest in eco-friendly solutions and responsible business practices. Sustainability champion Steve Lister will share actionable strategies to reduce environmental impact, enhance brand reputation, and drive long-term value for both people and the planet.

Marketing & Business Development Manager, Probo

Jordy Silva de Jong is the Marketing & Business Development Manager and Management Team at Probo. Based in Dokkum, Friesland, Netherlands, he is widely recognised in the European printing and signage sectors for driving sustainable innovation and automated visual communication solutions

Head of Department Inkjet Printheads, Seiko

Experienced Sales Executive with a focus in the inkjet printing industry. Strong sales professional with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) focused in Automation Engineering from Fachhochschule Aachen and a MBA (online) from PowerMBA.

Sales Director, Global Inkjet Systems (GIS)

A pragmatic activist in the commercial application of inkjet technology with some of the world’s best-known manufacturers of printers and printheads, Richard is well-known in the industry. He questions thinking and the way things have been done to discern where industrial inkjet can deliver real benefit.

CEO, Gallus Group

With 17 years of experience in the graphic arts industry and having served in senior positions with leading manufacturers around the world, Dario Urbinati has served as Chief Executive Officer of Gallus Group since 2022. Dario first joined Gallus in 2003, where he spent nine years with the company – latterly as its Managing Director for Southeast Asia – driving growth and transforming the business and its culture. He then joined another leading press manufacturer in China as Narrow/Mid-Web Managing Director, before becoming Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for ACTEGA Metal Print, where he was instrumental in launching and commercializing its breakthrough sustainable metallization technology. Dario returned to Gallus Group as Chief Sales & Service Officer in 2021 to drive Gallus’ mission to turn the narrow web market towards a more sustainable and profitable future. Since being back with the Gallus team in St Gallen, he has pioneered the launch of the company’s first ever pure digital inkjet label press; made huge strides towards carbon neutrality; and spearheaded the opening of the company’s landmark new facility and industry touchpoint, the Gallus Experience Center – designed to drive innovation, collaboration and market transformation.

Principal Analyst, Labels and Packaging, Keypoint Intelligence

As Principal Analyst, Labels & Packaging at Keypoint Intelligence, Marc Mascara has established a significant presence in the production print and packaging industry, with over 25 years of experience. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in the industry's transition from analog to digital, including managing the first CEPS to gravure digital engraving installation by Think Laboratories in the late 1980s, and product managing an advanced workstation for packaging professionals from Scitex Corporation. His dedication has been crucial in assisting converters and commercial printers in adapting to changing technologies and market demands, offering data-driven insights that facilitate strategic decision-making and drive business transformation.

Consultant

Creative leader with over 20 years of global experience in branding design, packaging, sustainability and digital technology innovation. Stefan was formally the Front-End Innovation Packaging and Digital Transformation Senior Specialist at Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company. He was globally responsible for the packaging and digital transformation of the Confectionery Business for Nestlé. Stefan is a creative thinker, innovator and problem solver, who leads teams to deliver new branding design, product and packaging solutions that delight consumers and drive growth. He is a champion of sustainability, inclusivity, and digital technology innovation, accelerating through collaborative, strategic partnerships across the entire value chain.

Industrial Print Sustainability Strategy, HP

Carlos Lahoz Buch is sustainability lead at HP Industrial Print based in Sant Cugat near Barcelona, Spain. He is widely recognised across the printing and graphics industry for leading HP’s push toward circular economy business models, commercial digital transformation, and sustainable print innovation.

R&D Manager, Nazdar

Dr Saminu Magami is UK Research and Development Manager at Nazdar, a leading manufacturer and innovator of UV, LED, solvent-based and aqueous inks. Born in Kano, Nigeria, his early fascination with colour led him to Leeds University, where he completed a Master’s in Colorants and Fine Chemicals and a PhD before holding research fellow roles at Leeds and Edinburgh Napier University. After moving into industry as a research scientist and gaining a management qualification, he joined Nazdar in October 2022, where he leads new product research, product optimisation and the development of analytical methodologies, and is currently focused on high(er) viscosity aqueous inkjet inks.

Programme Lead, GS1 UK

Camilla Young heads one of the most significant retail technology overhauls currently underway in the UK. She spent over 15 years in commercial and sales leadership across well-known organisations such as Johnson & Johnson, Hasbro, Bic and Pernod Ricard before pivoting into technology transformation. Her focus areas now include connected products, digital identity and structured data. Camilla has built a reputation for making complex technical concepts accessible and commercially relevant, partnering with retailers, brands and technology providers to drive uptake of GS1-standard QR codes. A sought-after voice in the industry, she speaks regularly at conferences, appears as a podcast guest, and has twice been recognised as a Top 100 Retail Technology Influencer.

Business & Technology Development Director, IST INTECH

Holly holds a degree in Integration Engineering and has built her entire career within print and coatings. She brings deep technical knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for the technology to every project, focusing on solutions that scale to fit real-world applications. Her background includes senior positions in product management and technology development at Marabu GmbH and Industrial Inkjet Ltd, having begun her career at Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems.

European Commercial Director & Global Head of Digital Products, Domino Printing

Sales leader with a demonstrated history of working in the printing industry. Skilled in Corrugated, Wide format, Offset, Product Demonstration, Sales, and Software & Hardware Implementation. Strong sales professional graduated from Leicester college of Print.

Executive Chairman, Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS)

Ken Stack is a veteran of the digital printing and inkjet industry, currently serving as the Executive Chairman at Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS). With over 30 years in the sector, his career spans successful technology startups, executive roles at EFI, and strategic M&A in industrial inkjet.

Global Head of Sales, Agfa

Richard is Global Head of Sales for Packaging at Agfa Inkjet Solutions, the inkjet division of global printing and imaging group Agfa. Based in Spain, he focuses on accelerating the industrial shift from analogue to digital print across the corrugated and packaging markets. At the heart of his role is driving the market rollout and sales pipeline for the SpeedSet Orca 1060, Agfa's high-speed, single-pass water-based digital press. Working closely with technical and commercial teams, Richard leads efforts to expand Agfa's footprint in water-based inkjet technologies, helping customers navigate the transition to digital production at scale.

Founder & CEO, KELENN Technology

A seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience, Didier Rousseau is a driving force behind the innovation and growth of KELENN Technology. As the company’s Founder and CEO, he has played a pivotal role in developing groundbreaking technologies, solidifying Kelenn’s position as a technological leader in digital printing, printed electronics as well as image processing industries. Didier Rousseau has a deep understanding of the complexities and opportunities within these sectors. As a serial business founder, he has successfully led the development of high-tech companies, managed international teams, and forged strategic partnerships with major OEMs and institutions.

Director of Industrial, 42 Technology (42T)

42T is a Cambridge-based technology development consultancy. His interest in industrial inkjet was first sparked during his PhD in polymer electronics at Cambridge University, and the field has occupied the majority of his career ever since. At 42T, Peter works with businesses tackling complex challenges, from transitioning to digital printing to entering new markets, bringing a rare combination of deep technical expertise and commercial focus. He is also a passionate advocate for the growing potential of high viscosity inkjet, which he believes will open up a wave of new applications across manufacturing and beyond.

Sales & Marketing Lead – Europe, Buskro

With a passion for industrial-scale inkjet printing spanning more than 30 years, he has built a career at the forefront of digital print innovation. His expertise lies in driving new applications through collaboration between end-users, substrate manufacturers and printer integrators, with a strong commitment to sustainability, circular economy principles and energy efficiency. His journey began in 1992 as a junior product manager for laser printers, followed by roles at Olympia, Mitsubishi Chemical, Toshiba and Hitachi PRS (now Ricoh). He went on to hold positions at Sensient, Armor Industrial Inks and adphos, accumulating deep expertise across inks, drying technology and industrial printing applications. At Neos and Buskro these disciplines converged, and since 2022 he has been bringing it all together — combining inks, print heads, drying, electronics and software — under the banner of "DIGITAL PROCESS": the masterclass of Business Development.Description goes here

EMEA Sales Director, Print Technologies at Excelitas

Rob is a highly regarded veteran in the industrial curing and advanced manufacturing sectors, with over two decades of specialized experience in UV LED technology. In February 2026, Karsten was appointed to his current executive sales role to lead the integration and growth of Excelitas' expanded commercial print portfolio. He manages the sales and distribution of high-performance, energy-efficient curing and drying systems across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Product & Marketing Manager, Sun Chemical.

Having studied and worked in digital print for over 20 years, Simon has held roles in product development, commercialization, sales and marketing of a wide range of digital inks with a focus on aqueous technologies.

Global Market Manager, Lubrizol

Christophe holds an engineering degree and a PhD in polymer chemistry, and began his career in the paper and packaging industry. Since joining Lubrizol in 2008, he has held a variety of roles spanning laboratory, technical and marketing functions. Today he leads the development of colour dispersions and components for inkjet inks, drawing on his deep expertise in chemical innovation.

Senior Sales Manager, BHS Corrugated GmbH

Nils holds a degree in Printing Technologies and has over thirty years of experience in the Graphic Arts industry. Before joining BHS Corrugated in 2021, Nils was Product Marketing Manager for Fujifilm Graphics Europe portfolio of Packaging and Wide Format InkJet solutions and worked for GMG Color a leading colour management software company. He worked as well for the Smurfit Kappa Group, as an engineer for print related projects at the corrugator and converting.

Commercial Director Digital Print, Dantex

Christoph Michel leads Dantex Group's digital commercial strategy globally, with a particular focus on growing the company's presence across Germany, Austria and Switzerland from its base in Bensheim. With more than 20 years in print and packaging, Christoph combines hands-on technical knowledge with commercial and business development leadership. His experience covers an unusually wide span of the industry, giving him a rounded perspective on where digital print is heading and what it takes to get there.

Managing Director/President, Adphos

Since July 2009 Dr. Bär is the Managing Director/President of the adphos Innovative Technologies GmbH, adphos Thermal Processing GmbH and adphos Digital Printing GmbH. In November 2008 Dr. Bär adopts the position of the Chief Executive Officer of the AdPhos AG. In January 2005 he adopts the work of the Managing Director/President of the AdPhos Steel GmbH. From August 2001 till December 2004 he was acting as Chairman of the Board of AdPhos AG and from March 1999 till July 2001 he was one of the Members of the Boards. Dr. Bär was one of the founders of the IndustrieSerVis GmbH (Rechtsvorgänger of the AdPhos AG) and he practiced as Managing Partner from April 1996 till February 1999 of the IndustrieSerVis GmbH (foundation October 1995 till March 1996). He was the leader of the business segment “High Temperature Technology and Installations” at IABG, Ottobrunn from June 1993 till September 1996 and he was responsible for the Technology-Program “HERMES-Heatstructure-Tests” from June 1990 till December 1993 at IABG, Ottobrunn. From August 1989 till Mai 1990 he was working as academic staff member at IABG, Ottobrunn. Dr. Bär graduated on July 1990 as Dr.-Ing. (with award) at the faculty of mechanical engineering at the RWTH Aachen.