Print4All Examines AI’s Role In Reshaping The Future BY GREG KISHBAUGH The central role of human decision-making in a market reshaped by Artificial Intelligence, geopolitical developments and energy interde- pendencies, new automation solutions and sustainability: these were among the key topics explored during the eighth edition of the Prin- t4All Conference, a forum for the printing and converting supply chain.
LOUPE India 2026 Opens Registration
Registration is now open for LOUPE India 2026 (formerly Labelexpo India), taking place at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR from October 29-November 1, 2026. Marking its 10th edition, the showhas been rebranded to reflect how converters are mov- ing beyond labels into shrink sleeves, pouch- es and in‑line folding cartons.
Held July 1-2 at Ville Ponti in Varese, Italy, the event, organized by ACIMGA – the Italian Manufacturers’ Association of Machinery for the Graphic, Paper, Converting and Related Industries – and ARGI – the Italian Association of Graphic Industry Suppliers – in collaboration with Fiera Milano, welcomed 340 participants, 72 international delegates from 22 countries, 240 companies, 22 speakers, with the support of 23 national and international media partners and 18 industry associations. Human Vs. Machine The two-day event was guided by the theme Humans Print the World , developed around the Human+Machine and Human+Life pillars. Discussions focused on the relationship between people, technolo- gies, materials and production processes, highlighting how the indus- try’s competitiveness will increasingly depend on its ability to integrate innovation, sustainability and skills throughout the entire value chain. Opening the conference, Marco Calcagni, President of Acimga; Marco Marangoni, President of Argi; and Enrico Barboglio, Director of both associations; announced a major development: the creation of
Driven by FMCG and e‑commerce growth, Indian brands need faster turnarounds, more SKUs and greater shelf impact. LOUPE India is where converters can find practical routes to diversification: compare digital, hybrid and conventional options side by side; see live machinery on exhibitor stands; and speak di- rectly with materials, workflow, automation, finishing and colour specialists to extend ca- pability while protecting margins and reduc- ing waste. The 2026 edition will host more than 250 exhibitors with increased international partic- ipation, showcasing presses and converting systems for labels and adjacent applications, plus films, laminates, inks, coatings, adhesives and end‑to‑end workflow solutions.
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