Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has announced that registration for its Forum & INFO*FLEX Exhibition is officially open at www.ftastore.com. Forum 2016, themed “Power of the Past, Force of the Future” will take place March 6-9 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, TX. The neighboring Fort Worth Convention Center will be the host site for the co-located event, INFO*FLEX Exhibition, scheduled for March 7-8. All members of the package printing and converting supply chain, including printers/converters, print buyers, prepress providers, designers, brand management firms, suppliers, and students/educators, are encouraged to attend.

“The previous Forum & INFO*FLEX drew historic crowds,” says Forum Chair Jennye Scott of Berry Plastics Corp. “Topics were well presented, clear and relevant to the everyday challenges facing printers/converters and the entire package printing supply chain. The 2016 events will draw from the past success to provide a well-rounded Forum for each and every attendee. The sessions will cover new technologies and game changers, the FIRST methodology and how your customers view it, as well as shared knowledge for all groups from the Hall of Famers. The lineup of speakers are eager to share their wealth of flexo knowledge and experience with you. Plan to be surprised at all the new things you will learn.”

With more than 2,000 anticipated attendees, nearly 250 exhibiting companies, 11 sessions and 50+ presentations, Forum & INFO*FLEX will again prove to be the most valuable events for all members of the package printing and converting community. Topics span everything from revolutionary technologies for the plate and pressroom, to Expanded Gamut, Smart Ink, digital printing, direct engraving, flexo fundamentals and even global perspectives from China, Australia and Latin America, just to name a few.

Conference registration can be accessed by visiting the FTA Store at www.ftastore.com. With Early Bird rates, attendees can save up to $350 by registering before Jan. 29. New this year is the Forum & INFO*FLEX Sampler package, specifically designed for FTA printer/converter members who cannot attend all four days of the events but that want to attend Tuesday afternoon’s INFO*FLEX Exhibition and the flexo fundamentals presentations that occur on Wednesday during Forum’s technical sessions. Additionally, complimentary admission is available for Consumer Product Companies (CPCs), students and educators that hold an active FTA membership. Printer/converter members enjoy specially discounted rates and also are entitled to a “Buy 2, Get the 3rd Free” special.

Forum 2016 is chaired by industry veterans, Jennye Scott, Berry Plastics Corp. and Paul Teachout, Nilpeter.