The pressure on the printing and packaging industry has never been greater. Brand owners expect flawless quality, greater sustainability and complete transparency - while converters must deal with new regulatory requirements, a shortage of experienced personnel, a growing share of recycled materials and rising costs.
The question is no longer whether the industry needs to change - but how these challenges can be transformed into a competitive advantage.
To discuss these questions together with leading experts from across the printing and packaging industry, we are delighted to invite you personally to the
BST Innovation Summit 2026 in Bielefeld, Germany on 11th or 12th November 2026.
Programme
09:00-09:30 · Arrival and welcome
09:30-17:00 · Daytime programme
- From prepress to print quality
Together with Esko and X-Rite, we follow the journey from prepress to production: How can automated workflows, precise inline spectral color measurement and AI-assisted defect classification help detect deviations early and deliver consistent print quality? - Functional barrier coatings and 100% inspection
With Siegwerk and Innoform, we explore functional barrier coatings: What must they achieve, how can they be applied precisely, and how can 100% inspection make coating quality visible across the entire web? A special highlight: We will unveil a product innovation in 100% inspection, developed specifically for the inspection of varnishes and coatings. Live demonstrations connect modern packaging requirements with quality control during production. - From inspection data to traceability
Inspection results become actionable information: See how defects can be located with high precision on the web, quality data evaluated and findings linked to production jobs. These insights enable traceability and continuous improvement across the value chain – with defect-free finished products as the goal. - Practical insights and personal exchange
Guided tours offer further practical insights and time for personal exchange.
19:30 · Networking Dinner at Lippischer Hof (if registered)
Location
BST GmbH
Remusweg 1
33729 Bielefeld
Germany
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