• Marcus Timson FuturePrint

    Marcus Timson

    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.

  • Frazer Chesterman, FuturePrint

    Frazer Chesterman

    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.

  • Ed Chesterman FuturePrint

    Ed Chesterman

    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.

  • Elena Knight, FuturePrint

    Elena Knight

    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.

  • Jo Stephenson

    Jo Stephenson

    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.

  • Steve Lister

    Steve Lister

    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.

  • Jordy Silva de Jong

    Jordy Silva de Jong,

    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

  • Ali Eranpurwala

    Ali Eranpurwala

    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.

  • Richard Darling

    Richard Darling

    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.

  • Dario Urbinati

    Dario Urbinati

    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.

  • Stefan Casey

    Stefan Casey

    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.

  • Carlos Lahoz, HP

    Carlos Lahoz

    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.

  • Dr Saminu Magami

    Dr Saminu Magami

    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.

  • Camilla Young GS1 UK

    Camilla Young

    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.

  • Holly Steedman, IST INTECH

    Holly Steedman

    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.

  • russell Weller, Domino Printing

    Russell Weller

    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.

  • Ken Stack, Engineered Printing Solutions

    ken stack

    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.

  • Richard Cotterill, Agfa

    richard Cotterill

    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.

  • Didier Rousseau

    Didier Rousseau

    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.

  • Dr Peter Brown, 42T

    Dr Peter Brown

    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.

  • Frank de Jonge, Buskro

    Frank de Jonge

    Sales & Marketing Lead – Europe, Buskro

    With a passion for industrial-scale inkjet printing spanning more than 30 years. 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.

  • rob karsten, excelitas

    Rob Karsten

    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.

  • Allan Bendall, Sun Chemical

    Allan Bendall

    Project & Account Manager, Sun Chemical.

    A packaging industry expert with deep technical and operational experience, spanning artwork, colour management, print technical services and sustainable packaging development. He takes a collaborative, consultative approach to help clients navigate packaging delivery from design through to print, with a particular focus on sustainability and supply chain innovation.

  • Dr Li(Leo) He

    Deputy General Manager and R&D Director , Print-Rite

    Dr Li(Leo) He serves as Deputy General Manager and R&D Director at Zhuhai Print-Rite New Materials, spearheading corporate AI strategy and core AI-OS ecosystem deployment. Academically, he holds a PhD from the University of Iowa, backed by a decade of profound scientific research and technical mastery in rheology, stereolithography and inkjet ink formulation.

  • Nils Gottfried, BHS

    Nils Gottfried

    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.

  • Christoph Michel, Dantex

    Christoph Michel

    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.

  • Dr Kai Bär

    Managing Director/President, Adphos

    Dr. Bär has led adphos since 2009 as Managing Director/President of adphos Innovative Technologies, adphos Thermal Processing and adphos Digital Printing, having become CEO of AdPhos AG in 2008. His earlier roles in the group include Managing Director of AdPhos Steel (from 2005), Chairman of the AdPhos AG board (2001–2004) and board member (1999–2001). He was also a co-founder and Managing Partner of IndustrieSerVis GmbH — the predecessor of AdPhos AG — from 1996 to 1999.

    Before this, Dr. Bär spent several years at IABG in Ottobrunn, leading its High Temperature Technology and Installations segment (1993–1996) and the HERMES Heat-Structure Tests programme (1990–1993). He holds an award-winning Dr.-Ing. in mechanical engineering from RWTH Aachen (1990).

  • David Richards

    David Richards

    Managing Director, Anglia Labels

    David has over 25 years in the pressure-sensitive label industry, with deep technical and operational expertise and a real passion for digital print innovation.

    He has been closely involved in the evolution of digital label production and variable-data printing, including major consumer campaigns such as Share a Coke and IRN-BRU's Bru's Your Clan — first-hand experience of how digital print turns packaging from simple product identification into a platform for personalisation and consumer engagement.

    As MD of Anglia Labels, now entering an ambitious new chapter of growth and innovation, David is focused on how digital print, automation, connected packaging and smart use of data can help converters create greater value for their customers. A passionate advocate for the industry and its next generation of talent, he believes the future lies not in printing more labels, but in combining technical expertise, innovation and customer understanding to solve increasingly complex challenges.

  • Thomas Amrein

    CEO, Matti Group

    Thomas holds degrees in electrical engineering and business administration. He acquired the Matti Group and has been serving as its CEO ever since, with responsibilities spanning corporate strategy and the collaborative definition of company goals together with his team. Thomas brings many years of experience in both SMEs and large enterprises, a structured approach to navigating complex projects, and a strong instinct for identifying the critical details early on.

  • Tamas Unger

    Managing Director and Head of Sales Operations CEE, DONECK Network

    Tamas Unger is based in Hungary, where he leads DONECK Network's regional center for Central and Eastern Europe, a producer of flexographic and rotogravure inks. In this role, he manages customer relationships across the region and serves as Key Account Manager for several major accounts throughout the European printing industry.

    With over 20 years in the printing industry spanning offset, digital, and flexographic segments — mostly on the supplier side — Tamas is a people person who values straightforward, honest conversations with customers, partners, and fellow professionals in the industry.

    DONECK Network places strong emphasis on quality, technical support, and partnership, with sustainability as a core pillar of its business.

  • Mark Boyt

    Principal Analyst for Production Workflow Software, Keypoint Intelligence

    Mark Boyt, Principal Analyst for Production Workflow Software, Keypoint Intelligence . Mark brings extensive expertise in software marketing, business development, and workflow automation with almost 40 years in the printing industry. He spent the last five years leading global marketing initiatives at Xerox, as Global Head of Software Marketing, and played a key role in launching new software solutions, developing go-to-market strategies, and driving digital transformation across global markets. As Principal Analyst, Mark focuses on analyzing market trends, evaluating emerging technologies, and providing strategic insights to help our clients optimize their production workflow processes. He has discovered a passion for robotics and is investigating their emerging role on the print floor.

  • Yael Barak

    Product & Solutions Manager, EMEA Industrial Printing, HP

    A passionate strategist, product expert, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in creating and launching game-changing solutions that reshape markets — such as the revolutionary HP Indigo WS6000 series and the HP Indigo V12.

    From ideating and defining innovative solutions to driving their successful market introduction and implementation, Yael thrives on turning visionary concepts into impactful, sustainable growth. By combining strategic foresight, deep product knowledge, and a keen understanding of market dynamics, Yael is committed to driving success for converters and brands alike, delivering measurable results and transforming the way businesses engage with technology.

  • Kyle Kropman

    Sales & Marketing Lead, Buskro

    Kyle brings over 12 years of experience with the Canadian manufacturer of industrial inkjet printing and variable data solutions.

    Throughout his time at Buskro, Kyle has worked across a broad range of sales, marketing and event planning initiatives. Kyle has been closely involved in bringing Buskro’s latest generation of industrial inkjet solutions to market, including the modular ARGO platform.

    Kyle is passionate about making complex print technology accessible and demonstrating how digital printing can create greater flexibility, efficiency and new opportunities for manufacturers and converters.