FORUM INFOFLEX 2025 Reimagined to Boost Quality & Productivity

BOHEMIA, NY–The Flexographic Technical Association is pulling out all the stops for FORUM INFOFLEX 2025, happening May 4 to 7 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

This electrifying event, set to welcome 1,300+ attendees, will unite the brightest minds and boldest innovators from the package printing sector to explore how new technologies are revolutionizing the industry. 

With the theme “Bridging the Gap,” FORUM INFOFLEX 2025 will deliver actionable insights to cutting-edge solutions in workflow optimization, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovations, and sustainability. 

“Whether you’re a press operator, production executive, plant manager or technical director, you’ll find focused content that advances your specific goals,” promises FTA President Nathan Ridnouer. “Our reimagined networking program introduces structured education sessions and industry roundtables, connecting attendees with leading suppliers and distributors. These enhanced interactions will foster deeper industry relationships and drive innovation forward.”

“What sets the 2025 FORUM INFOFLEX apart is its comprehensive approach to the advancement of the industry,” Ridnouer continued. “With more than160 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge solutions across prepress, printing, and converting technologies, combined with expert-led sessions for every experience level, this event truly serves our entire community.”

“Our hands-on learning environment is what makes the 2025 FORUM INFOFLEX invaluable for technical professionals,” Ridnouer decreed. “Press operators and production specialists will get direct access to flexo, hybrid and digital printing platforms, troubleshooting workshops with industry veterans, and deep-dive sessions on color management, process control, and the latest automation advances. This isn’t theoretical learning – it’s practical expertise you can immediately apply to boost print quality and productivity.”

Dynamic & Engaging
FORUM & INFOFLEX 2025 is where the industry’s future takes shape and it is set across the backdrop of the modern-day pressroom and the three primary challenges that a recent FTA member satisfaction survey identified as printers’ top priorities: recruitment /retention, sales growth and cost control.

Poll findings were quite flattering when it came to FORUM INFOFLEX:

• 63 percent of respondents were most excited about networking with industry icons at FORUM INFOFLEX 2025
• 55 percent expressed appreciation for technical content offered
• 49 percent described keynote addresses as “dynamic and engaging”
• 47 percent pointed to a major attraction of the event being “an immersive and rewarding exhibit floor”

Printers themselves attested to the event’s impact”

• 72 percent of printer respondents said “FORUM offers technical package printing education found nowhere else”
• 68 percent expressed intent to network with industry icons, executives and subject matter experts
• 18 percent were intrigued by the opportunity to attain FIRST (Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications and Tolerances) certification in person—right on site 

Expanded Agenda
“We’re entering 2025 with renewed energy, clear direction, and innovative programs designed for your success.” Ridnouer proclaimed. “I’m particularly excited about FORUM INFOFLEX. This year, we’ve reimagined the event with expanded sessions on sales, marketing, and emerging technologies, in addition to traditional technical topics.”

“Compelling keynotes will deliver a comprehensive, forward-looking analysis of industry trends, technological innovations, and market dynamics poised to reshape the packaging landscape in 2025 and beyond,” Ridnouer observed. “Cutting-edge insights, predictive strategies, and transformative perspectives will equip professionals with the knowledge to navigate and lead in the rapidly evolving world of package printing.”

Highlights of the expanded agenda follow:

• Step into the future of printing with “Flexo vs. Hybrid vs. Digital” at FORUM INFOFLEX—ground-breaking sessions will be tackling this transformative topic for the first time. Uncover the untapped potential, key advantages, and strategic opportunities each platform offers, as experts reveal how to seamlessly integrate them into a winning print strategy
• From smart packaging technologies to sustainability breakthroughs and eye-catching designs that leap off the shelf, we’ll dive deep into the creative world of snack packaging innovation.
• Shifts in regulatory policies affecting package printing, with potential changes in areas like environmental compliance, trade, and manufacturing standards necessitate that industry professionals stay informed, adapt and seize new opportunities
• Sunrise 2027 requires we explore the latest innovations in IoT-enabled packaging, including QR codes, NFC technology, and sensors, providing valuable insights into their implementation and benefits for brands and printers alike. Smart packaging is revolutionizing the package printing industry by integrating IoT technologies to create interactive and connected packaging solutions that enhance consumer engagement and supply chain transparency. Discover how advancements in variable data printing and workflow automation can position your business as a key partner for brands seeking deeper customer connections
• Robotic technologies are dramatically transforming the package printing landscape, delivering unprecedented precision, speed, and operational efficiency that are reshaping manufacturing processes and workforce dynamics. From collaborative robots handling intricate printing tasks to AI-powered quality control systems, integration of robotics is improving production capabilities while fundamentally reimagining how packaging is designed, printed, and delivered. See and discuss what’s possible today and where we are going tomorrow.

Definitive ROI
Brand owners, printers, converters, trade shops, and suppliers will all gain value by attending FORUM INFOFLEX 2025. Excitement is building. 

Ridnouer’s message is succinct. “This year’s FORUM INFOFLEX is unlike anything we’ve done before–packed with fresh ideas, transformative solutions, and groundbreaking opportunities. Trust us, you don’t want to miss it!” 

Editor’s Note: Session details and an interactive exhibit floor map are available for review at www.flexography.org/sessions-forum-infoflex-2025/