Sun Chemical’s Expert-Led Seminars | 7 – 13 May 2026 | Stand Hall 7A Stand B03

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Take a look at Sun Chemical’s range of thought provoking and insightful seminars. Contact your usual sales representative to register interest for a seminar, or email the team at [email protected].

Seminars are available each day with a run time of 40 minutes.

Insights to Illuminate the Future of Packaging to 2050

Gillian Garside-Wight, Director of Consulting Aura (Guest Speaker)

Exploring long-term trends, sustainability pressures and strategic shifts shaping the future of packaging. This session provides forward-looking insight to help brands and converters prepare for the demands of 2050 and beyond.

Gill has over 25 years’ experience in the packaging industry, developing strategic packaging roadmaps and sustainable solutions for global brands and retailers. She specialises in aligning innovation, sustainability and commercial realities to deliver future-ready packaging strategies that support circular economy ambitions.

Unlocking Innovation in Food Packaging

Romain Cleret, Product Director, Flexible Packaging / James Buchanan, Product Director, Sheetfed Systems

Discover the most forward-thinking innovations shaping the future of food packaging. Address evolving regulation, material developments, recyclability, productivity and differentiated packaging solutions across paper and filmic applications.

Romain brings more than 25 years of experience in the graphic arts industry. He drives flexible packaging strategy at Sun Chemical, helping customers navigate regulatory pressures, material innovation and market challenges to deliver high-impact packaging solutions.

James has over 30 years’ experience in print and packaging. He leads the development of sheetfed technologies and works closely with customers to advance sustainable, high-performance print solutions that meet evolving industry demands.

Packaging Data & Legislation Requirements: What Do I Need Today & Tomorrow?

Trevor Yong, Client Services Director, Aura (Guest Speaker)

With increasing regulatory complexity and consumer scrutiny, accurate packaging data is critical. This session explores current and future legislative requirements – from EPR to reporting frameworks, with practical guidance for staying compliant and future-ready.

Trevor has over 20 years’ experience in environmental compliance and waste management. He works with leading organisations to transform complex regulatory requirements into practical, data-driven packaging strategies that deliver both sustainability and commercial value.

Innovate, Adapt, Grow: Digital Print’s Role in Delivering Value in Today’s Packaging Markets

Dr Simon Daplyn, Product & Marketing Manager, Digital Inks & Allan Bendall, Project & Account Manager, Digital Inks

An exploration of digital (inkjet) print’s expanding role across packaging markets — enabling agility, short runs, SKU management, waste reduction and enhanced brand engagement through connected and variable data solutions.

Simon has over 20 years’ experience in digital print technology, spanning product development, commercialisation and marketing. He leads Product Management and Marketing for Digital Print at Sun Chemical, supporting the adoption of inkjet technologies across packaging and other key markets.

Allan brings 35 years of packaging experience across FMCG, pharmaceutical and tobacco sectors. His expertise in artwork, reprographics, color management and digital print innovation helps brands integrate new technologies into their packaging supply chains.

Emotion Through Packaging: Design Trends Driving Connection (available only 7th & 8th May)

Claire Hoe, Design Director, Aura (Guest Speaker)

A look at emerging design trends that create meaningful consumer connection. Discover how emotion, insight and creativity combine to drive brand relevance and differentiation.

Claire is a strategic design leader with more than 20 years’ experience working with global brands and retailers. She combines trend insight, creativity and commercial understanding to deliver packaging design that builds strong consumer connection and brand differentiation.

Design to Print – The Value of Color Management

Richard Hayden, Sales & Business Development Manager / Felice Sciscioli, Senior Color Project leader

Understanding how effective color management bridges the gap between design intent and print reality. Learn how streamlined workflows can reduce rework, increase consistency, and deliver measurable value across the supply chain.

With over 25 years at Sun Chemical, Richard specialises in packaging workflows and color management across the supply chain. He supports brands, retailers and packaging producers in implementing efficient color management solutions that improve consistency and reduce production complexity.

Felice has worked in color management for nearly three decades. As part of Sun Chemical’s global color management team, he leads digital color projects supporting printers and brand owners in implementing smarter, more consistent color workflows across the packaging supply chain.