October
2024 Esko Life Sciences Brand Summit North America
Brand Summits are invite-only events for packaging professionals held in prestigious venues across Europe and North America.
Our Agenda
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This session promises valuable insights for professionals seeking to enhance their packaging management practices. Whether you are just starting your packaging journey or looking to optimize existing processes, the Packaging Maturity Model provides a roadmap for evolving from chaos to comprehensive control.
In this keynote session, Dr. Laura Bix, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Interim Director of the School of Packaging at Michigan State University, will delve into the evolving landscape of packaging trends, with a particular focus on the critical interface between consumers and packaging. Drawing on a career dedicated to the scientific assessment of packaging effectiveness, Dr. Bix will highlight the latest innovations in labeling, emphasizing the growing importance of personalized labels in enhancing consumer engagement and product interaction. Additionally, the session will explore broader industry trends and emerging influences shaping the future of packaging, offering insights into how science and technology are driving advancements in this dynamic field. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on how to leverage these trends to create more effective and consumer-friendly packaging solutions.
Join us for an enlightening session where Esko unveils the powerful synergy of ArtiosCAD, Studio, and Cape in transforming packaging design and palletization. In this comprehensive presentation, discover how these cutting-edge tools not only elevate the aesthetics of packaging but also play a pivotal role in supporting brands’ sustainability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Explore a real-case study detailing the challenges faced, the transformative solutions implemented, and the tangible results achieved in the pursuit of efficiency and excellence.
Samantha Kennedy,
Head of Creative Services,
GoGo squeeZ
Join us for an immersive session as we showcase the transformative capabilities of Esko WebCenter, a cutting-edge solution designed to revolutionize the packaging artwork management. Through a live demonstration, attendees will witness firsthand how Esko WebCenter streamlines workflows, enhances collaboration, and brings unprecedented control to the packaging lifecycle.
Bart Meersschaert,
Solution Pre-Sales Consultant,
Esko
Explore how a leading pharmaceutical company navigated the complexities of artwork management using Esko digital platform. We’ll uncover the obstacles they faced, the innovative solutions they adopted, and the significant outcomes they accomplished.
This session offers a comprehensive exploration of color management complexities in packaging, providing attendees with actionable insights and practical solutions from X-Rite. Join us for an enlightening journey into the world of color precision and discover how mastering color harmony can elevate the visual impact of your packaging designs.
Linda Hadar,
Global Strategic Account Manager,
Xrite
Brian Ashe,
PreSales Solutions Consultant,
Xrite
In this session, we will delve into the latest advancements in packaging technology, focusing on how content management, automation, and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing the industry. Discover how innovative solutions are streamlining workflows, enhancing accuracy, and driving efficiency from design to production. How those cutting-edge technologies can help Brands in managing complex content, reducing errors, and accelerating time-to-market and stay ahead in a competitive market.
Chris Janczar,
Product Manager,
Esko
After experiencing solution demonstrations and gaining valuable insights from industry peers, participants will shed light on their unique positions within the digital maturity model and tackle where they stand on all covered topics including Artwork Management, Copy Management and Color Management.
Chris Janczar,
Product Manager,
Esko
Samantha Thompson,
Strategic Account Manager,
Esko
Joe Eckerle,
Global Sales Director,
Esko
Meet the Facilitators
Joe Eckerle
Global Sales Director EskoChris Janczar
Product Manager EskoSamantha Thompson
Strategic Account Manager EskoLaura Bix
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Interim Director of the School of Packaging Michigan State UniversityBart Meersschaert
Solution Pre-Sales Consultant EskoSamantha Kennedy
Head of Creative Services GoGo squeeZLinda Hadar
Global Strategic Account Manager X-RiteRegister Now
Join us for a day of inspiration and innovation at the upcoming North American Brand Summit, tailored exclusively for professionals in the CPG and Pharma industries.
More about ESKO
Esko helps its customers make the best packaging for billions of consumers. Our product portfolio supports and manages the packaging and print processes for brands, retailers, designers, premedia and trade shops, packaging manufacturers, and converters. Esko solutions are used in product content and packaging management, asset management, artwork creation, structural design, prepress, 3D visualization, flexo plate making, workflow automation, quality assurance, sample-making, palletization, supply chain collaboration and/or the production of signage and displays. The Esko family includes Enfocus, wtith its PDF quality control tools and automation solutions and MediaBeacon, with its digital asset management (DAM) solutions. www.esko.com
Hotel & Venue
Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
For your convenience, we have arranged a special discount code for our guests to stay at the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, New Jersey.
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