As a traditional family-run business with a history spanning over 120 years, this presentation provides insights into the transformation from a classic printing company to a holistic provider of communication solutions. The focus is on the continuous development of the company and the ambition to build a strong and future-proof organization for coming generations. By combining craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainable entrepreneurship, Van der Most addresses the evolving needs of its customers through integrated communication solutions across the entire value chain, from concept development to production with offset and digital printing to logistics, IT services, and campaign support.

As a leading European system supplier and manufacturer specializing in tailor-made packaging materials, Faller Packaging, a family-owned company, brings more than 140 years of expertise and over three decades of healthcare specialization to the evolving topic of automation. In this presentation, attendees will gain insights into one of the packaging industry’s key challenges: implementing automation that truly addresses operational needs. The session explores how successful automation requires a deep understanding of production processes, organizational change, and the selection of the right technology partners.

hy, the partner-led, independent consulting firm for strategy, growth, and innovation based in Berlin, is being directly challenged by Artificial Intelligence. Services that have long been part of the firm’s core business can now increasingly be performed by AI. This presentation demonstrates how hy is responding: with proprietary tools that enhance judgment and transparency in AI-driven processes, with AI agent colleagues, and with teams that work in an AI-native way, developing the most suitable solution path for every challenge.

Explore how Schmid-Fehr, as a family-owned small- and medium sized print business, is addressing today’s industry challenges while shaping its future direction. The session focuses on automation in production and administration, aiming to enable operations comparable to highly automated online printers. It shares practical insights, key challenges, and lessons learned in driving this transformation.

Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming the printing industry faster than ever before. This presentation takes a look ahead to the printing industry in 2036 and demonstrates why print is not disappearing, but reinventing itself. It explores the risks, opportunities, and practical courses of action for companies that want to actively shape their future and unlock new growth potential. Rather than becoming less relevant, print will become more specialized, more digital, and more deeply integrated into modern value chains.