Medellín, Colombia will host this year’s Label Summit Latin America for the first time since 2014. The two-day annual event, which rotates between key locations in the region, is the top label and package printing trade event of its kind in Latin America.
             
To be held at Plaza Mayor Medellín Convention and Exhibition Center and taking place from May 14-15, the Label Summit Latin America is aimed at senior decision makers working within the label and package printing sector. 
 
UPM Raflatac has been confirmed as this year’s gold sponsor of the 16th edition of Label Summit Latin America, which is also supported by trade bodies ABFLEXO, ANDIGRAF, ASIMPRES and CONLATINGRAF. The two-day conference aims to equip delegates with in-depth label and package printing industry knowledge, as well as strategic insights into how they can help move the industry forward in the region. With this in mind, the conference program has been designed with a very strong business and strategy theme throughout, featuring a diverse range of topics affecting the industry.

The key focus for day one of the Summit is legislation and trends in Colombia, as well as the wider region, and design and branding. Day two will focus on business markets and new opportunities. 
 
A tabletop exposition from leading manufacturers will complement the conference program. Confirmed exhibitors in addition to UPM Raflatac include: AB Graphic, Elkem Silicones, Epson America, Esko Graphics do Brasil, Fujifilm North America Corporation, HP, Huella Digital, K Laser, Mark Andy, Natural Ink, Novaflex Representaciones, Pantec, Química Vulcano, RotoMetrics and Tesa Tape Colombiana. 
 
Jessika Bustamante Meisner, Label Summit Latin America event manager comments, “Label Summit Latin America is always a key industry highlight and keeps going from strength to strength. It is an excellent forum for delegates to network and openly discuss the key issues facing the region’s rapidly growing industry, and this year will be no exception. Colombia has one of Latin America’s largest economies, where its buoyant market conditions are expected to drive a growth of almost 4% in 2019. Label Summit is therefore especially well timed, and we are delighted to return to Medellín.” 
 
She adds, “This year, we are offering a more diverse range of conference topics than ever before, all centered around business, strategy and networking. The tabletop exposition is an informal way of bringing suppliers and manufacturers together with printers, converters and brand owners. We are very much looking forward to collaborating with UPM Raflatac as this year’s gold sponsor, and meeting with industry representatives in Medellín in May.” 
 
Tim Kirchen, senior vice president, Americas, UPM Raflatac, says, “UPM Raflatac is honored to be a gold sponsor and to exhibit our innovative and sustainable labeling solutions at Label Summit Latin America 2019. The Latin American pressure sensitive label market continues to grow, and we look forward to meeting with customers and attendees interested in learning how our high-quality label materials can help them grow their business, stay ahead of consumer trends and achieve brand owners’ ambitious sustainable packaging targets.” 
 
Visitor registration is now open, with an early bird discount in place until April 26.