FINAT confirms 2013 YMC summit program

This year's theme is “Great Ideas with Limited Resources” and is intended to reflect the current economic situation young industry managers are operating in.

Open to both YMC members and non-members under the age of 40, this year's edition will be held at the Hilton hotel in Warsaw, Poland on November 7-8.

The FINAT YMC represents a group of 73 entrepreneurs under the age of 40 who represent companies, indirect or direct suppliers and converters that play an active role in the global labeling value chain.

The theme for the 2013 YMC summit is focused on the idea of having to accomplish more with limited resources, and the flexible business dynamic and new managerial skills this requires.

As such the two-day program includes a workshop on business model innovation and lean manufacturing. Roger Pellow, chairman of the labels and packaging group at Labels & Labeling parent Tarsus, will give a presentation addressing trends and opportunities in the label industry.

Kurt Walker, FINAT president, said: ‘These future leaders of our industry find in the YMC an ideal platform to build up their international network among peers who face the same challenges," says

‘Participating in educational events such as the YMC summit brings an excellent foundation for the exchange of ideas, forges strong professional and personal relationships, and helps contributing to the growth and success of their businesses.’

Dana Kilarska (pictured), newly appointed president of the FINAT YMC and second generation label converter professional at Purgina in Slovakia, added: ‘The YMC members are passionate about the industry and their work, and passion is infectious in young businesses, as it is in life.’

Visit www.finat.com for more details about the 2013 YMC summit