THE FLEXOGRAPHIC TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION (FTA) OF SOUTH AFRICA is preparing for its biggest knowledge-sharing roadshow to date with the return of Flexo Frontier – a three-city seminar series for flexo printers, converters, brand owners and packaging innovators.

Launched in 2023, Flexo Frontier was created to bridge the gap between printers and brand owners by focusing on the changes in flexographic printing. Three years later, it has grown into a prominent platform in the industry, showcasing how flexo continues to advance capabilities, improve efficiencies and keep pace with global packaging demands.

This year’s speaker line-up includes Marek Skrzynski, vice-president of technology and innovation at CSW Inc, who brings international experience from the US, Latin America and Australia. Marek will deliver two presentations: one exploring how flexo is adapting to shrinking product development cycles, and another unpacking how AI is reshaping packaging workflows, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and ushering in a defining turning point for the industry.

On the creative front, Stephen Craig, strategic agency director at Paton Tupper, examines the future of packaging design – covering everything from planet-friendly packs and tech-integrated formats to personalisation trends and frictionless retail experiences.

Global market intelligence comes via a prepared video presentation from Corey Reardon, managing director of AWA & Associates, who will decode the latest international packaging and printing trends using fresh, data-driven insights.

Rounding off the programme, Scott Leatherbarrow, technical marketing manager at Avery Dennison Smartrac, will break down the rapid rise of intelligent labels and RFID – showing FMCG brands and printers how accessible, disruptive and commercially valuable these technologies have become.

Flexo Frontier 2026 is supported by Polyflex Premedia, ROTOCON, Morgancoat, ColorGen, media partner PPM and industry partner Printing SA.