congress

Since its first edition in 2019, the "DNA" of the PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION has been characterized by an impressive conference program in the form of high-caliber specialist presentations. This year, there will be three parallel congress sessions ( each with four presentations per day), which will be introduced by an overarching keynote speech. The keynote and the sessions offer inspiring content, future technologies, successful concepts, interaction, and exciting discussion rounds for participants.

Thetrade fairopens at 9:00 a.m. – theconference programstarts at 10:00 a.m. each day.

June 16, 2026

10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – KEYNOTE

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – SESSION 01SUSTAINABLE PRINT & MEDIA

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – SESSION 02SMART CAMPAIGNS & PROGRAMMATIC PRINT

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – SESSION 03CREATIVE PACKAGING & BRAND DESIGN

June 17, 2026

10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – KEYNOTE

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – SESSION 01E-COMMERCE

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – SESSION 02SMART CAMPAIGNS & PROGRAMMATIC PRINT

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – SESSION 03FUTURE BUSINESS INNOVATION & PRINT IMPACT

10:00–11:30 a.m.

Sustainable print media – creating value

Lea Eggers

Simon Pietsch

Print and paper are not sustainable? Not at all! This presentation highlights the high relevance of print and paper, dispels

When Data Gets Emotional

Dirk von Manteuffel

Christopher C. Mickelthwate

The need for tactile experiences is the antithesis of a fleeting digital world—and this is exactly where CLIMOTI comes in. As

T1 S3 Lecture 1

Tim Gelzleichter

Details about the lecture will follow.

12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Print or pixels?

Julia Rohmann

A recent, externally validated life-cycle analysis by the Öko-Institut Freiburg reveals surprising findings: Printed advertising—especially brochures—can, under realistic

T1 S2 Lecture 2

Details about the lecture will follow.

T1 S3 Lecture 2

Details about the lecture will follow.

2:00–2:30 p.m.

Demand-driven production in industry

Kristine Ilse

Demand-driven production is fundamentally transforming traditional planning and procurement processes in marketing. Instead of long-term forecasts and large print runs, flexible, digital solutions are taking center stage

Programmatic Print in Action: 

Ahmet Baydan

Christian Boy

Philipp Göller

The mail-order industry is on the verge of a paradigm shift: moving away from traditional personalization (“Mr. Smith”) toward genuine, data-driven one-to-one communication. Using the example of

T1 S3 Lecture 3

Thomas Volllmuth

Details about the lecture will follow.

3:30–4:00 p.m.

T1 S1 Lecture 4

Details about the lecture will follow.

Design Meets Deep Dive:

Meike Jürgens

Gerhard Märtterer

Let's put the technology aside for a moment. Modern print communication is less about databases and more about the perfect

From the printing press to the feed:

Fabian Dudek

Tom Streefkerk

Packaging has long been more than just protection and information—it is a key touchpoint between the brand and the consumer and

11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Sustainable print media – creating value

Lea Eggers

Simon Pietsch

Print and paper are not sustainable? Not at all! This presentation highlights the high relevance of print and paper, dispels

When Data Gets Emotional

Dirk von Manteuffel

Christopher C. Mickelthwate

The need for tactile experiences is the antithesis of a fleeting digital world—and this is exactly where CLIMOTI comes in. As

T1 S3 Lecture 1

Tim Gelzleichter

Details about the lecture will follow.

12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Sustainable print media – creating value

Lea Eggers

Simon Pietsch

Print and paper are not sustainable? Not at all! This presentation highlights the high relevance of print and paper, dispels

When Data Gets Emotional

Dirk von Manteuffel

Christopher C. Mickelthwate

The need for tactile experiences is the antithesis of a fleeting digital world—and this is exactly where CLIMOTI comes in. As

T1 S3 Lecture 1

Tim Gelzleichter

Details about the lecture will follow.

2:00–2:30 p.m.

Sustainable print media – creating value

Lea Eggers

Simon Pietsch

Print and paper are not sustainable? Not at all! This presentation highlights the high relevance of print and paper, dispels

When Data Gets Emotional

Dirk von Manteuffel

Christopher C. Mickelthwate

The need for tactile experiences is the antithesis of a fleeting digital world—and this is exactly where CLIMOTI comes in. As

T1 S3 Lecture 1

Tim Gelzleichter

Details about the lecture will follow.

3:30–4:00 p.m.

Sustainable print media – creating value

Lea Eggers

Simon Pietsch

Print and paper are not sustainable? Not at all! This presentation highlights the high relevance of print and paper, dispels

When Data Gets Emotional

Dirk von Manteuffel

Christopher C. Mickelthwate

The need for tactile experiences is the antithesis of a fleeting digital world—and this is exactly where CLIMOTI comes in. As

T1 S3 Lecture 1

Tim Gelzleichter

Details about the lecture will follow.

10:00–11:30 a.m.

Speed requires composure

Gian Luca Tüccaroglu

Gian Luca takes his audience on an exciting journey—from his first karting laps as a child to the

Digital Rockstar Micha Atug: 

Michael Atug

Since its launch in 1995 as a brick-and-mortar retailer, it has transitioned from a traditional storefront to a successful online retailer

Individual – automated – effective! Programmatic print in B2B marketing

Sandra Mayer

Volker Basse

Sibel Sendil

What began as a pilot project is now an established part of marketing communications: programmatic print is now a standard practice in Würth’s promotional communications. Together with

PRINT – THE RELEVANT

Matthias Windolph

Thorsten Kinnen

Amid digital noise and growing uncertainty about what to choose, print is taking on a new role: as a medium that fosters trust, provides guidance, and captures genuine attention. In

12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Print, shop, and back –

Markus Meyer

For over 50 years, eismann has been synonymous with eFood—and with the ability to constantly reinvent itself. The

T2 S2 Lecture 2

Details about the lecture will follow.

More than just selling

Dr. Johannes Warther

Many sales organizations work diligently on an operational level—but strategically below their potential. This presentation shows how "a lot of activity" can be turned into real market impact.

2:00–2:30 p.m.

Demand-driven production in industry

Kristine Ilse

Demand-driven production is fundamentally transforming traditional planning and procurement processes in marketing. Instead of long-term forecasts and large print runs, flexible, digital solutions are taking center stage

Programmatic Print in Action: 

Ahmet Baydan

Christian Boy

Philipp Göller

The mail-order industry is on the verge of a paradigm shift: moving away from traditional personalization (“Mr. Smith”) toward genuine, data-driven one-to-one communication. Using the example of

T1 S3 Lecture 3

Thomas Volllmuth

Details about the lecture will follow.

3:30–4:00 p.m.

T1 S1 Lecture 4

Details about the lecture will follow.

Design Meets Deep Dive:

Meike Jürgens

Gerhard Märtterer

Let's put the technology aside for a moment. Modern print communication is less about databases and more about the perfect

From the printing press to the feed:

Fabian Dudek

Tom Streefkerk

Packaging has long been more than just protection and information—it is a key touchpoint between the brand and the consumer and

congress

Since its first edition in 2019, the "DNA" of the PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION has been characterized by an impressive conference program in the form of high-caliber specialist presentations. This year, there will be three parallel congress sessions ( each with four presentations per day), which will be introduced by an overarching keynote speech.

June 16 and 17
, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

keynote

SESSION 1

June 16 and 17, 2026

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sustainable Print & Media

SESSION 2

June 16 and 17, 2026

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Smart Campaigns & Programmatic Print

Hosted by

SESSION 3

June 16, 2026

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Creative Packaging & Brand Design

Hosted by

SESSION 3

June 17, 2026

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Future Business Innovation & Print Impact

The keynote speech and sessions offer inspiring content, future technologies, successful concepts, interaction, and exciting discussion panels for participants.

Thetrade fairopens at 9:00 a.m. – theconference programstarts at 10:00 a.m. each day.

June 16
, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

keynote

11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

T1 S3 Lecture 1

Tim Gelzleichter

Details about the lecture will follow.

When Data Gets Emotional

Dirk von Manteuffel

Christopher C. Mickelthwate

The need for tactile experiences is the antithesis of a fleeting digital world—and this is exactly where CLIMOTI comes in. As

Sustainable print media – creating value

Lea Eggers

Simon Pietsch

Print and paper are not sustainable? Not at all! This presentation highlights the high relevance of print and paper, dispels

11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

BREAK

12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

T1 S3 Lecture 1

Tim Gelzleichter

Details about the lecture will follow.

When Data Gets Emotional

Dirk von Manteuffel

Christopher C. Mickelthwate

The need for tactile experiences is the antithesis of a fleeting digital world—and this is exactly where CLIMOTI comes in. As

Sustainable print media – creating value

Lea Eggers

Simon Pietsch

Print and paper are not sustainable? Not at all! This presentation highlights the high relevance of print and paper, dispels

1:00–2:00 p.m.

LUNCH BREAK

2:00–2:30 p.m.

T1 S3 Lecture 1

Tim Gelzleichter

Details about the lecture will follow.

When Data Gets Emotional

Dirk von Manteuffel

Christopher C. Mickelthwate

The need for tactile experiences is the antithesis of a fleeting digital world—and this is exactly where CLIMOTI comes in. As

Sustainable print media – creating value

Lea Eggers

Simon Pietsch

Print and paper are not sustainable? Not at all! This presentation highlights the high relevance of print and paper, dispels

2:30–3:30 p.m.

BREAK

3:30–4:00 p.m.

T1 S3 Lecture 1

Tim Gelzleichter

Details about the lecture will follow.

When Data Gets Emotional

Dirk von Manteuffel

Christopher C. Mickelthwate

The need for tactile experiences is the antithesis of a fleeting digital world—and this is exactly where CLIMOTI comes in. As

Sustainable print media – creating value

Lea Eggers

Simon Pietsch

Print and paper are not sustainable? Not at all! This presentation highlights the high relevance of print and paper, dispels

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

BREAK