AICC, FPA, Idealliance, PPC, and TLMI Join Digital Packaging Summit as Official Association Partners

Packaging Impressions magazine is pleased to announce that AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Idealliance, Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC), and TMLI, have joined as official association partners of the 2021 Digital Packaging Summit. The seventh annual Digital Packaging Summit is being held Nov. 8-10 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

The Summit is a hosted, invitation-only conference designed for senior managers and executives in label, flexible packaging, folding carton, and corrugated printing and converting who want to understand how current and future digital printing technology and software will impact their business and investment decisions.

What Industry-Leading Sponsors Are Saying


“TLMI is thrilled to be a partner of the 2021 Digital Packaging Summit. This event provides so much value to the label market and we are honored to participate once again. Digital printing is leading much of our industry’s innovation and converters are continuing to expand their digital platforms. The Digital Packaging Summit is the perfect place to bring our industry together to knowledge share and network. This year will be even more exciting since it has been two years since we have all been together. We look forward to seeing everyone,” states Linnea Keen, president, TLMI.

“AICC is pleased to continue its support of the Digital Packaging Summit. This annual forum serves as an important function for AICC members to stay up to date on ever-evolving digital technology and opportunities for paper-based packaging. The unique program of supplier meetings, case studies presented on a market-by-market basis, and social events, has proven to be a great experience for those who have participated in the past,” states Michael M. D’Angelo, president, AICC, The Independent Packaging Association.

“Digital printing, cutting, and finishing technologies have opened up many new avenues for design and innovation in the folding carton industry. The Digital Packaging Summit is a wonderful opportunity to connect with peers while learning how digital will continue to impact our businesses in the future,” says Ben Markens, president, Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC).

“FPA is pleased to again partner with Packaging Impressions and NAPCO Media on the Digital Packaging Summit and I’m excited to be attending and reconnecting with the industry. The Summit is an important conference for flexible packaging printers as digital printing is the fastest growing printing segment for the industry,” states Gigi Deere, Director, Membership & Meetings for FPA.

The Digital Packaging Summit provides attendees with a focused conference program that covers the key topics needed to understand their options, challenges, economics and critical decision-making criteria, while providing valuable peer interaction and experiences.

“We are excited to have these leading associations join us at the summit,” states David Pesko, event director and EVP at NAPCO Media. “These leading associations fit perfectly with our focus on labels, folding cartons, flexible packaging, and corrugated applications. Our goals are aligned as we look to provide our attendees with a unique educational program featuring industry experts, brands, and end users, as well as access to leading suppliers.”

For information about the event, including details on becoming a sponsor or hosted attendee,  as well as the latest health and safety guidelines, visit digitalpackagingsummit.com, or email dpsinfo@napco.com


About NAPCO Media
NAPCO Media, In-plant Impressions’ and Printing Impressions’ parent company, is a leading B-to-B media company specializing in creating community through content via integrated media programs, video services, marketing services, events and event management, custom content, eLearning and market research. NAPCO Media has rapidly expanded its portfolio to include NAPCO Video Services, NAPCO Events, NAPCO Marketing Services and NAPCO Research. For more information, visit napco.com.  

About PRINTING United Alliance  
PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the United States, comprised of the vast communities which it represents. The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education, training, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance, as well as resources from the leading media company in the industry – NAPCO Media. 

PRINTING United Alliance produces the PRINTING United Expo, the most influential days in printing. The expansive display of technology and supplies, education, programming, and services are showcased to the industry at large, and represents all market segments in one easily accessed place. For more information, visit PRINTINGUnited.com.