Esko launches Unboxing Live virtual summit for packaging and labeling industry

Esko has launched Unboxing Live, a free global virtual summit taking place on November 18-19, 2025, where packaging and label professionals worldwide will explore market insights, real-world success stories and expert-led sessions across four curated tracks.

Spanning two half-day sessions, the event will feature more than 30 speakers from across the print and packaging industry, including representatives from Mintel, Eli Lilly, Recyda and experts from Esko. Attendees will gain insight into how AI, automation and global sustainability mandates are shaping the future of packaging and labeling through 2026 and beyond.

'The world over, brand owners and their supply chains are under the same shared pressures. They need to work faster, plan smarter, and put sustainability front and center, all without making compromises,' noted Jan De Roeck, marketing director, industry relations at Esko. 'We've created space for the entire packaging ecosystem - brands, converters, designers, technologists, marketers and decision-makers - to come together, compare notes and leave smarter.’

The agenda spans over 20 sessions tailored to professionals at every level, from creative and marketing teams to production specialists and supply chain leaders. Keynotes from industry thought leaders will explore emerging trends, including how packaging is becoming a driver of brand innovation. Sessions will showcase the latest technology in action, from AI-powered artwork management and content automation to cloud-based compliance tools and sustainable print innovations.

Practical panels will unpack regulatory readiness, recyclability mandates and the evolving role of the artwork manager. Held online and accessible from anywhere, Unboxing Live is designed to empower attendees with the insights, tools and community needed to stay competitive in a rapidly shifting industry.