PPWR. California SB54. GS1 Sunrise 2027. Digital Product Passports. Is your packaging workflow ready for what’s coming? Join RegASK and Esko for a practical walkthrough of the connected, compliance-ready packaging value chain.
Date
Wednesday, September 10, 2026
Venue
Online · Free
Duration
60 minutes
Time
4:00 PM CEST · 10:00 AM ET · 10:00 PM SGT
✓ Can’t make it live? Register anyway — we’ll send you the recording.
The follow-up to the interpack End-to-end Experience
Where 1,000+ packaging professionals saw the connected value chain live, now with the regulatory layer in focus.
What you’ll learn
Four practical takeaways you can bring back to your packaging, regulatory and sustainability teams the next morning.
How to prepare artwork, labeling and data workflows for 2D barcodes and DPP requirements, before enforcement reaches your production line.
Deadline-driven · 2027
Map recyclability, labeling and EPR obligations to the choices your packaging designers and engineers make today.
EU + US coverage
See how a connected value chain, from design brief to press, catches compliance issues where they’re cheapest to fix.
Live walkthrough
A staged approach to traceability, serialization and sustainability claims that survives audits and scale-up.
Takeaway framework
Who should attend
Four practical takeaways you can bring back to your packaging, regulatory and sustainability teams the next morning.
Your speakers
Production-line expertise from Esko, regulatory intelligence from RegASK — moderated for a practitioner audience.
RegASK speaker
VP, Product and Technology, RegASK
Rohit brings over 15 years of experience building scalable enterprise solutions for global brands, blending UX design, product strategy, and AI-driven innovation. As VP, Product and Technology at RegASK, he leads the design and delivery of regulatory intelligence solutions that empower organizations to navigate complex compliance landscapes with confidence. At this Esko Partnership Webinar, Rohit joins the discussion panel to speak on how RegASK’s regulatory intelligence supports packaging compliance, from artwork validation to regulatory readiness across global markets.
External speaker
Director, Global Partner Business Development, Esko
Helen Pfennig is the Director of Global Partner Ecosystem Development at Esko, specializing in strategic collaborations that enhance end‑to‑end workflow automation from design through production. Helen works closely with the Esko ecosystem partners enabling brands, converters, and pre‑media customers to integrate best‑in‑class technologies, enabling future‑proof, sustainable, and compliant product packaging. In this webinar, she will share insights on accelerating artwork management with regulatory compliance, recyclability, GS1 digital link identifiers, and automated processes that streamline the journey from design to the production line.
External speaker
Global Director of Global Traceability & Strategic Applications, Videojet Technologies
Tom Barnes is the Global Director of Global Traceability & Strategic Applications at Videojet. He leads global initiatives in 2D code implementation such as GS1 Sunrise, Amazon Transparency and mandatory or voluntary traceability. Tom has actively participated in industry forums and solution provider panels addressing the challenges and opportunities of adopting 2D codes. With strong experience in project management and regulatory compliance from the tobacco industry he helps businesses navigate the complexities of 2D code integration into wider eco systems.
External speaker
Co-founder, CarbonQuota
Drawing on the three cornerstones of technology, science, and deep sector expertise, Dominic and his team have revolutionized how businesses approach environmental impact measurement. Their innovative platform seamlessly integrates with existing technologies to deliver verified, trustworthy data that empowers organizations to take meaningful climate action. At CarbonQuota, Dominic’s vision of enabling positive environmental change has transformed how the industry approaches sustainability, making carbon management both accessible and actionable for businesses across the supply chain
External speaker
Managing Director, ePac Holdings Europe
Johnny Hobeika, Managing Director of ePac Holdings Europe, is bringing ePac’s value proposition of quick-turn, digitally-printed flexible packaging for small to medium run-length orders to European brand owners. Building on the experience and success the company has achieved in the United States across a range of market segments, Johnny’s two decades of international experience in flexible packaging give him the ability to position emerging wide-web digital printing technology as a disruptive force that will radically change how flexible packaging is purchased and the unique value it brings to brands of all sizes.
External speaker
Head of Business Development, Laetus
Stephan Görtz is Head of Business Development at Laetus, a trusted provider of quality inspection and Track & Trace solutions. At the Esko event, he will represent Laetus as a technology partner within Esko’s end-to-end solution, bringing dedicated expertise in traceability, serialization, and product identification. Building on its strong heritage in pharmaceutical packaging, Laetus has also been delivering successful Track & Trace projects in industrial environments for around ten years. In his role, Stephan drives the Laetus product roadmap and supports the company’s strategic development in a dynamic and evolving market.
External speaker
Managing Director, io.tt
Eddy is Managing Director at io.tt, a connected products platform powering billions of product interactions worldwide. He works with leading FMCG, drinks, beauty and fashion brands to turn products and packaging into connected experiences, helping them navigate evolving regulations such as GS1 Digital Link while creating value through consumer engagement, data and compliance.
External speaker
Co-Founder & CMO, Recyda
Vivian Loftin is the Co-Founder and CMO of Recyda, an innovative software platform streamlining compliance and sustainability management for packaging. With a background in International Cultural and Business Studies, she bridges the gap between strategic communication and the circular economy.
Moderator
Director, Product Management, Esko
Susie has more than 25 years of experience in the design, prepress, printing, and packaging industries. She’s also completely passionate about packaging – to the point that her family will no longer shop with her.
Agenda · 60 minutes
00:00
The regulatory wave hitting packaging in 2026–2028, in three minutes.
00:05
What each mandate actually requires from packaging teams, and the dates that matter.
00:20
From design brief to production line: where traceability, serialization and artwork data live in a connected workflow.
00:35
Joint walkthrough: catching a regulatory change at the design stage instead of the recall stage.
00:45
Bring your hardest compliance question. Unanswered questions get a written follow-up.
Who should attend
Four practical takeaways you can bring back to your packaging, regulatory and sustainability teams the next morning.
Esko brings
The software and hardware that run packaging design, artwork management and production for the world’s biggest brands, the workflow where compliance decisions become physical packaging.
RegASK brings
RegGenius monitors and interprets regulatory change across 190+ markets: PPWR, SB54, GS1 Sunrise 2027, DPP, and turns it into alerts and actions inside the workflows your teams already use.
