Esko will underline the value of end-to-end integration at the annual Esko World event in June, when the company unveils six innovations that combine to drive value for packaging converters and shorten time to market for consumer packaged goods brands.

“Driven by AI and the Esko S2 platform, this raft of innovations delivers true value creation for our customers that goes significantly beyond the sum of the individual solutions,” says Joël Depernet, president of Esko. “We will introduce these latest developments in the opening session of this year’s Esko World, where attendees will discover how each new Esko innovation serves to digitize, automate and accelerate the process of developing and bringing to market a packaged product.”

Now in its 34th year, Esko World 2025 will be held at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel in St Louis, Missouri from June 3-5. More than 500 packaging and label converters, brand representatives and packaging experts will come together to discuss internal and external drivers impacting the packaging industry and the innovations that can help their businesses be better prepared for future ways of working while addressing today’s challenges.

“From quality control to compliance management, color control to data-driven decision making, our latest technical innovations have been developed specifically to address the pain points that impact the packaging supply chain,” adds Depernet. “Esko World will serve as a showcase not only for our latest innovative solutions, but also for the tangible benefits global brands and their packaging converters can enjoy through integrating digital solutions into existing workflows.”

In a change to the usual format of  the annual technology showcase, sessions at Esko World 2025 can be selected by specific “tracks,” with dedicated discussions, presentations and roadmap groups aimed at those packaging professionals working across everything from labels, flexibles and corrugated/folding carton conversion and premedia tradeshops through to CPG and Life Science brand owners.

“Throughout the event, our Esko experts will be on hand in the interaction room where customers can ask questions and request more detailed product demonstrations for a more personalized experience,” says Heidi Larsen, VP/GM Esko Software. “This format and focused attention will ensure that each attendee can realize the value of their sessions of choice, and we are ready for our biggest and most successful Esko World yet.”

According to Esko, Esko World is the largest technology-focused event for packaging professionals, providing visitors with a wide range of interactive learning opportunities, sharing best practices and educational workshops.

“We have a packed line-up for this year, with more than 130 sessions, workshops and demonstrations running alongside a showcase of innovative solutions and keynote presentations,” adds Larson. “Among the brand-new content will be a look at how cloud technology is reshaping packaging and print through data-driven decision making, the importance of connected workflows for sharing assets, faster turnarounds and reduced costs, and how to drive digital transformation without disrupting your business.”

Eddy Fadel, VP/GM Esko Digital Flexo Solutions, concludes, “We’re looking forward to delivering an in-depth and informative few days where we will meet with hundreds of professionals from around the world. At Esko, we’re all excited to listen to our customers, introduce our latest Esko innovations and share valuable best practices and share valuable best practices.”