Labelexpo Americas 2024 Unveils Conference Program BY GREG KISHBAUGH Labelexpo Global Series will host a new one-day conference program for this year’s Labelexpo Americas, which will take place September 10- 12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The one-day conference program, taking place on Wednesday Sep- tember 11, features six sessions that dive into the key issues and trends impacting the labels and package printing industry in North America. Morning sessions include a global and regional overview of the U.S. label market presented by Linnea Keen, President at TLMI and Corey
Global Smart Label Market To Reach $55.55B The global smart label market is poised for substantial growth, with projections estimat- ing the market size to reach $55.55 billion by 2030, according to a new report from Re- searchAndMarkets.com. As the industry ex- pands at a steady Compound Annual Growth
Rate of 5.1 percent from 2023 to 2030, the integration of sophisticated anti-theft and anti-counterfeiting systems across various sectors is expected to significantly drive this demand. With ongoing advancements and focused research leading to the development of en- hanced smart label technologies tailored to specific applications, the market is witnessing notable trends that are expected to sustain its growth trajectory in the coming years. These smart labels offer a breadth of benefits includ- ing automation, improved data accuracy, and the facilitation of real-time tracking. The RFID technology within smart labels dominates the market in terms of revenue, leveraging its versatility and efficiency over traditional labeling methods. Emerging segments such as electronic
Reardon, President and CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates; a presentation on creative sales techniques and effective customer out- reach with Adam Peek, SVP of Sales, Meyers; and an exploration of the consumer trends shaping the future of the label industry presented by David Luttenberger, Global Packaging Director at Mintel. Afternoon sessions focus on exploring new markets. Topics in these sessions include diversification into new segments such as folding car- tons presented by Katrina Edwards, Account Executive at Oliver Inc; and exploring design and branding opportunities through packaging by Vicki Strull, Branding & Design Strategist. Capping the program is a look at a label and packaging company built from the ground up and catering to the rapidly growing cannabis market. That session is pre- sented by Barbara Fox, CEO of Cannabiz Supply.
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