FORUM INFOFLEX Keynote Explores Convergence of Flexo, Hybrid & Digital

The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) announced that the 2026 FORUM INFOFLEX will kick-off it’s Tuesday, April 28 morning program with a keynote panel examining how flexographic, hybrid, and digital technologies are converging to shape the future of packaging print.

The session, titled “Flexo, Hybrid, and Digital: Converging Paths for the Future of Packaging Print,” will take place from 8–9 a.m. at The Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI, USA. 

FTA Board Chair Paul Teachout, business development at OMET Americas, will chair the session.

During the session, panelists will share their perspectives on how flexo, hybrid, and digital technologies are evolving. 

Panelists include:

• Jason Cagle, director of sales at Windmoeller & Hoelscher
• David Ellen, global divisional director at Domino
• Steve Heinze, east regional vice president of sales at Mark Andy
• Steve Lynn, executive director at Durst
• Windell McGill, digital press launch manager at BW Converting

The keynote is designed to help converters, suppliers, and industry professionals better understand how equipment advancements, automation, and workflow integration are influencing long-term operational strategy.

The discussion will explore where each technology delivers the greatest value today, how integration and innovation are reshaping production workflows, and what this convergence means for future investment decisions.

Attendees will gain strategic insight into how forward-thinking suppliers envision the next phase of packaging print performance, efficiency, and growth.