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Label Forum Japan Conference

20 Sessions Featuring Leading Industry Experts from Around the World

The Label Forum Japan Conference is an international conference held alongside the exhibition and has been a cornerstone of the event since its launch in 2006 as Japan’s first international conference dedicated to the label industry. The conference was held regularly through 2019 and returns in 2026 for the first time in seven years following the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the first time, the conference will be held in the International Conference Hall on the 7th floor of the Conference Tower at Tokyo Big Sight, providing a world-class venue for industry dialogue and knowledge exchange.

Over two days, the conference will feature 20 sessions covering the latest developments in the global label and package printing industry. Industry leaders, brand owners, converters, suppliers, researchers, and experts from Japan and around the world will share their insights on market trends, emerging challenges, technological innovation, sustainability, and future business opportunities.

The conference offers a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and discussion, bringing together key stakeholders to explore the future direction of the label industry.

Sponsorship

16Elintec 16Elintec
15Eepson 15Eepson
14Ejflp 14Ejflp
13ELOUPE 13ELOUPE
12ELabels & Labeling 12ELabels & Labeling

Conference Program

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:45-17:00

9:45 – 09:50

Opening Remarks
– Yukiko Suzuki, General Manager, Label Shimbun

9:50 – 09:55

Welcome Address from Supporting Organization
– Yu Tanaka, President, JFLP

9:45 – 10:00

Sponsor Welcome Address
– Makoto Hattori, CEO, LINTEC

10:00 – 10:30

“Japanese Label Market“
– Natsuki Uchida, Deputy Editor, Label Shimbun

10:30 – 11:00

“NEXT Pressure-Sensitive Labelstock
Sustainable Society and Environmentally Responsible Pressure-Sensitive Labels”
– Makoto Inoue, Deputy General Manager, Technology & Development Office, LINTEC

11:00 – 11:30

Industry Association Session
– Ray Weiss, Vice President, eLearning and Certifications, PRINTING United Alliance

11:30 – 13:00

Lunch Break & Networking / Exhibition Visit (West Hall 3)

13:00 – 13:30

Technical Session
– David Lyus, International Sales Manager, Sales department, GEW

13:30 – 14:00

“Toward Sustainable Label Printing
Deinking, Food Safety, the Circular Economy, and the Potential of Digital Printing”
– Kan Hoshina, Managing Director, Xeikon Japan

14:00 – 14:30

“Toward the Sustainability of the Label Business”
– Tadashi Matsuguchi, CEO, OSP Holdings

14:30 – 15:00

Networking Break

15:00 – 15:30

“From Customer Touchpoints to Customer Experiences
Marketing That Wins Customers in the Digital Age”
– Takashi Okutani, Chief Omni-Channel Officer, Oisix ra daichi

15:30 – 16:00

“Beyond the Label: How Innovative Solutions Drive Business Performance”
– Frederick Chong, Sales Director, North of Asia, UPM Adhesive Materials

16:00 – 16:30

“Research on the Optimal Supply Chain for Label Manufacturing
Optimizing Order Management, Equipment Utilization, and Procurement Operations”
– Qianing Ma, Special Research Fellow, Omori Laboratory, Waseda University

16:30 – 17:00

“Step into the future – Innovating Labels & Packaging”
– Chiara Prati, CEO, Prati

Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:00-17:15

10:00 – 10:30

“Global Label Market“
– Andy Thomas, Strategic Director, LOUPE, Informa Markets

10:30 – 11:00

“Challenges and Evolution in the Label Industry
Creating New Value Through Epson Innovation”
– Tomoaki Kimura, General Manager, Label Press Business Development Department, Seiko Epson

11:00 – 11:30

“Driving Transformation through Innovation, Sustainability and Globalization”
– Alex May, Chief Strategy Officer, Cymmetrik Group

11:30 – 12:00

“BOBST label printing – Leading Innovation”
– Peter Woods, Zone Business Director, Labels & Narrow Mid Web, BOBST

12:00 – 13:15

Lunch Break & Networking / Exhibition Visit (West Hall 3)

13:15 – 13:45

“The Remarkable Impact of a Single Label
“Communicating Design” as an Additional Function for Solving Social Challenges”
– Hiroyuki Osawa, General Manager, Sustainability Promotion Department, FamilyMart

13:45 – 14:15

Technical Session
– Jeremy Goh, Labels Business Manager Asia Pacific & Japan, HP

14:15 – 14:45

“The Value of Print Infrastructure That Grows with Your Business
Brand Building Through Labels in a Borderless Digital Era”
– Yukinori Okamoto, CEO, goof

14:45 – 15:15

Networking Break

15:15 – 15:45

“State-of-the-Art Printing and Color Management
Building a Manufacturing Environment for Exceptional Print Quality”
– Andrew Bullock, Founder & President, Spanner

15:45 – 16:15

“Direct-to-Product Printing!
A Game-Changing Innovation Beyond Labels Has Arrived”
– Yasuhiro Tsuchida, Sales Director, New Market Office, Roland DG

16:15 – 16:45

“The Narrow Web Business in a World of Structural Changes”
– Dario Urbinati, CEO, Gallus Group

16:45 – 17:30

Industry Association Session / Panel Discussion JFLP
“Creating Value Through Collective Intelligence in the Age of AI”
Panelists:
– Yu Tanaka, President, JFLP
– Hidenori Abe, President, JFLP Young Leaders Council
– Yohei Akimoto, President & CEO, NOROSHI
– Moderator: Hayato Ueda, Edigor, Label Shimbun

Six Conference Themes Exploring the Future of the Label Industry

Label Forum Japan 2026 marks the return of the conference program for the first time in seven years. Bringing together leading experts and industry professionals from Japan and around the world, the conference will provide insights into the latest market trends, industry challenges, technological innovation, and future opportunities shaping the global label industry.

The program is organized around six themes: Keynote Sessions, Brand Owner Sessions, International Sessions, Market Trend Sessions, Technical Sessions, and Label Converter Sessions. Over two days, a total of 20 sessions will feature industry leaders and specialists sharing practical knowledge, market perspectives, and innovative ideas to help attendees better understand the future direction of the label and package printing industry.

Conference Passes

Two types of conference passes are available: the 1DAY PASS and the 2DAY PASS. The 1DAY PASS is priced at JPY 20,000, or JPY 15,000 with the early-bird discount. The 2DAY PASS is available for JPY 27,000, or JPY 20,000 at the early-bird rate. All prices include tax. Early-bird registration is available through September 30, 2026.

The 1DAY PASS can be purchased without selecting a specific attendance date. Attendees who register by July 31 will receive benefits such as priority entry and preferential seating. A special group offer is also available, providing one complimentary pass for every ten passes purchased.

For details and online registration, please visit the official conference pass website.

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Organizer

Since 1969, Label Shimbun has been publishing Japan’s only trade newspaper dedicated exclusively to the label printing and pressure-sensitive products industry. In addition to its flagship publication, Label Shimbun, and the annual market report “The Japanese Label Market,” the company organizes industry events and business programs, including Label Forum Japan, international study tours, and market research activities, serving as a key information platform for the label industry.

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Label Forum Japan 2026 Organizing Office
c/o Label Shimbun Co.

+81-3-3866-6577

Chiyoda-ku Tokyo Japan
3-1-13 Higashi-Kanda

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