AGENDA

SESSION DETAILS

Predicting the Next 5 Years in the Commercial Print Industry in a Time of Chaos

Location: Salon G & H
Date: Tuesday, July 15
Time: 2:30PM - 3:15PM EST

PRESENTER

Marco

Boer

Vice President

I.T. Strategies

Marco Boer is recognized as a trusted consultant to the digital printing industry. He has a reputation for being able to put complex information and concepts into a context that is easily understood by his audience. With more than 35 years of experience in advising digital printing equipment and supplies manufacturers on developing the next generation of digital printing technology, Mr. Boer has developed a deep understanding of digital printing technology and its applications. I.T. Strategies, Inc. conducts and delivers research data, offers interpretation and advice, identifies specific opportunities, and helps organizations implement these strategies to achieve effective solutions. Mr. Boer has been the Conference Chair of the popular IJ Summit and Digital Packaging Summit since 2014, and actively participates on many advisory boards across the industry.

PANELISTS

Andy

Paparozzi

Chief Economist

PRINTING United Alliance

His responsibilities include analyzing and reporting on the printing industry’s performance and prospects. His primary responsibility, however, is being an observer of the industry, listening carefully to the issues and concerns of company owners, executives, and managers. Paparozzi’s work at PRINTING United Alliance includes the State of the Industry Series, Print Business Outlook Series, and State of the Decorated Apparel Industry Reports. He is a regular speaker at printing industry conferences. Paparozzi joined PRINTING United Alliance in July 2018 after working 31 years at the National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL).

SESSION DESCRIPTION

In a fireside chat, Marco Boer will lead a discussion with a big picture economist and a commercial printer. IT Strategies will present an overview of what has happened in the print industry since the trade tariff and immigration policy changes were enacted in the beginning of 2025. The economist will provide a macro-overview of the state of the US economy, including statistics on employment, consumer confidence, housing starts, energy prices, and other leading indicators that effect consumer and business spending. We will translate the impact of these trends with our commercial printer panelist commenting on his/her perspective of what these trends will mean for the print industry in the coming years, allowing audience members to formulate their strategies for the years ahead.