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Board Converting News® is published weekly by NV Business Publications, PO Box 802, Manasquan, NJ 08736-0802. Sub- scription Rates in U.S. and Canada: $275 per year or $395 for two years. Overseas rate USD $395 per year. No part of this pub- lication may be reproduced without written permission. Len Prazych - President/Publisher: lprazych@nvpublications.com Ashley Prazych - Assoc. Editor: aprazych@nvpublications.com Robyn Smith - Vice President Sales: rsmith@nvpublications.com Greg Kishbaugh - FMN Editor/Sales: flexo@nvpublications.com This year’s format reflects a clear ambition: to move from presentation to participation, and from listening to collaborating. The result is a level of collective energy and shared problem-solving you will not find anywhere else in the industry. The FINAT European Label Forum (ELF) 2026 will bring together label converters, suppliers, and industry experts from across Europe when the event takes place May 27–29 in Seville, Spain. Organized by FINAT, the Europe- an association for the label industry, the annual forum is designed specifically for owners and senior managers of label printing companies, providing a platform for strategic discussion, peer networking, and industry insight. In times of geopolitical uncertainty, sustainability tran- sitions and accelerating technological change, strategic clarity is essential. The 2026 program, now fully published at www.europeanlabelforum.com/programme, features speakers and industry leaders who are actively shaping the market. Attendees will gain actionable insights into: • Market dynamics and growth opportunities; • Sustainability as a driver of innovation and value; • Leadership and organisational resilience; and • Emerging technologies and evolving customer ex- pectations. New for 2026, the program introduces enhanced inter- active formats to deepen engagement and stimulate peer learning. These include: • Dialogue on stage sessions encouraging open ex- change between industry leaders; • Panel discussions tackling critical business challeng- es from multiple viewpoints; and • Workshops designed for practical takeaways and ac- tive participation.
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