LMAI label conference at Agra, a preview

“Jaypee PalaceHotel and Convention Centre”

“Wow, tough to miss!” says Chandan Khanna of Ajanta Packaging on going through the

Agenda/Program of the forthcoming LMAI Conference at Agra, the city of Taj Mahal from 20^th to 23^rd July 2017. Running multiple units in three different countries Chandan was not sure if he could spare the time. Now he is a confirmed delegate. The conference is to be held at the regal “Jaypee PalaceHotel and Convention Centre”, a glorious structural blend of red sandstone and marble is spread over an unbounded 25 acres of elegantly landscaped luxuriant greenery. Sprinkled with enormous water bodies and endless walkways, this magical creation impeccably blends Mughal and contemporary architecture with modern amenities. It is a venue from where delegates will take back wonderful memories.

Sandeep Zaveri President LMAI

LMAI President Sandeep Zaveri and his team have done a commendable job and we can look forward to a vibrant event that will be remembered for a long time. The event is packed with presentations on the conference theme, “Innovation Simplified”.   

Pankaj Bhardwaj, Avery Dennison

After the inauguration by lighting of lamp and welcome address by LMAI president on the 20^th of July, key note address will be delivered by Pankaj Bhardwaj, Senior Director and General Manager Avery Dennison for south Asia. 

Lisa Milburn, MD Labelexpo

Special address will be made by Lisa Milburn the managing director for the Labelexpo Global Series of events followed by address by conference chairman Kuldip Goel. The evening themed, “Mughal-e-Azam” will have dance performances and a show by standup comedian Atul Khatri followed by cocktails and dinner.

Both the following mornings after breakfast when the conference is initiated by LMAI

secretary Rajesh Nema, there will be “Holistic sessions” by Isha foundation of Sadhguru fame! An impressive number of presentations will be made by Indian as well as global suppliers. It is interesting to note here that the number Indian suppliers sponsoring LMAI events have now started to grow, indicating the importance of this association’s endeavours and the growing stature of India’s label industry suppliers. Knowledge delivering presentations will be made by Avery Dennison, DuPont, Esko Graphics, Intergraphic Pulisi, SMI Coated Papers, OMET, Insight Print Communications, Multitec, System Flexovision, PGI Technologies, APL Machinery, Flexo ImageGraphics, Flint, Vinsak, Martin Automatic, Dragon Foils, UPM Raflatac, Monotech, HP Indigo, Reifenhauser, Heidelberg India, BST Eltromat, LoparexIndia, Tion Enterprises, Siegwerk India, Kurz India, Hubergroup India, TesaTapes, and Macdermid. 

Sanjeev Sondhi, Zircon

Sanjeev Sondhi at Zircon Technologies says, “It is surely a unique event where we are together with industry colleagues and suppliers for three eventful days. I am looking forward to it”.

Shiv Khera

On the second day after the presentations scheduled for the day there will be a 3 hour address by celebrated motivational speaker and management Guru Shiv Khera. Guest Speaker Sudhakar Kasture will speak on “export strategy for labels” 

Hemant Paruchuri, Pragati Pack

On 22^nd after lunch a round table event is organized for one to one interaction of sponsors who are leading suppliers to the label industry, with printer members attending the conference. This program, that was initiated at the last conference received appreciation from both suppliers and printer members. Hemant Paruchuri of Pragati Pack Hyderabad says, “I am looking forward to information sharing sessions at the conference”. All speaker presentation sessions will be interspaced with coffee/Tea and lunch breaks. At the end of the conference on 22^nd evening a gala evening is arranged with theme, “An affair to remember”. The evening will culminate with a musical performance by the renowned celebrity artiste “Sophie Chowdhary” before the dance floor is thrown open to those who wish to extend the celebration of being together with industry peers.

Dinesh Mahajan

What an amazing response this conference has received! Networking will attain another dimension in quality and opportunities at Agra. "The countdown has begun for the finest label technology event" says Dinesh Mahajan of Prakash Labels.  

Rajesh Chadha, Update Prints

480 delegates from 334 companies spread all over the world, have registered so far and the registrations keep coming. 191 label printing companies and 143 suppliers have registered to be at the event. 30 speakers along with 3 guest speakers will deliver information driven by technology and innovation. As the euphoria builds up, demand for more bookings is pouring in. All the rooms arranged at the venue hotel have been sold out while registrations are still coming in. LMAI leadership has arranged a few rooms at another hotel Courtyard by Marriot but the way it is going they will have to soon express inability to accommodate any more delegates. In words of Rajesh Chadha, Managing Director, Update Prints, “All the conference committee members have worked incredibly hard, we are proud of them”!

Written by Harveer Sahni, Chairman Weldon Celloplast Limited, New Delhi-India July 2017