KMPA to host 10th edition of Print & Beyond seminar in Kochi

This year's seminar is themed around the crucial topic, ‘How does print survive in a de-globalised world,’ to familiarise the Kerala printing industry leaders with the latest technological innovations and business strategies in the global arena.

Raju Kutty, chairman of Print & Beyond, said, "As always, we shall have a full-day knowledge session starting at 10 am and concluding at 5 pm. This year, the Kerala Master Printers Association managing committee confabulated and decided on the theme: How to navigate your business in a de-globalising world.” 

The Print & Beyond 10 seminar boasts a solid lineup of industry experts and thought leaders, starting with the inaugural address to be delivered by C Ravinder Reddy, the president of the All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP). 

The keynote address, titled From Kerala Roots to Global Reach, will be presented by Sajith Pallippuram, the managing director of Stelda Packaging and Bindwel. 

The programme will also feature presentations from esteemed speakers, including Pulkit Chhaparia, the managing director of Cambay Foodservice Packaging; and Preeti Mishra, director and head, business development at Holosafe Security Labels; Prof (Dr) Rajendrakumar Anayath, vice-chancellor of Maharshi Valmiki Sanskrit University, who will speak on digital disruption and its impact; and Shamim Rafeek, a corporate trainer, motivational speaker, business coach, and author.

Ramu Ramanathan, the editor of PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? magazines, will moderate an interactive post-lunch session.

Raju Kutty said, “The KMPA is hopeful that the tenth edition of Print & Beyond resonates with the tech developments and business growth that is expected to manifest in the industry by the end of this decade.”