Digital Packaging Summit Will Host Industry Leaders
Packaging executives will gather in Bonita Springs this November to review digital production and business growth strategies.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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The 12th annual Digital Packaging Summit will take place November 16-18, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs. The event connects senior packaging executives with technology partners to address digital printing adoption.
Why it matters
The summit provides a platform for operators to evaluate digital production tools and business growth models essential for modernizing print operations. It offers a structured environment for executives to benchmark their strategies against industry peers and technology leaders.
This is the 12th annual iteration of the Digital Packaging Summit, which brings together senior packaging and print executives. Keynote sponsors include Durst North America, which maintains 90 years of operations, HP, and SEI Laser by Matik.
The players
PRINTING United Alliance
A member-based association representing the printing and graphic arts industry across North America.
Durst North America
A developer of digital printing technology with 90 years of experience in production hardware.
HP
A global technology company providing digital printing solutions for the packaging sector.
SEI Laser by Matik
A provider of laser cutting and converting technology for the printing and packaging industries.
The details
The summit features a specific format designed to facilitate direct engagement between senior executives and technology providers through one-to-one meeting zones. Participants engage in small-group case studies and keynote presentations intended to highlight practical digital adoption paths. The event is organized by the PRINTING United Alliance, a member-based association for the graphic arts industry.
Timeline
November 16-18, 2026: The 12th annual Digital Packaging Summit occurs in Bonita Springs.
Market Landscape
The 2026 summit follows the precedent of 11 previous annual gatherings focused on the industrial shift toward digital production. It serves as a benchmark for how printing associations prioritize technical education and vendor-operator alignment in the packaging sector.
Operators attending the summit should prepare to compare their digital adoption progress against case studies presented by industry leaders. Those not attending should look for follow-up reports from the alliance regarding the featured digital growth strategies.
The takeaway
The summit emphasizes the importance of direct peer interaction to navigate the risks of digital equipment investment. Monitor the post-event outcomes and case study summaries to refine your own digital adoption roadmap.
What happens next
The 12th annual Digital Packaging Summit is scheduled to convene from November 16 to November 18, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa.
Further reading
For broader insights on industry shifts, view our Consumer Goods section.
More information
For more information, visit the summit attendance and sponsorship information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Printing Impressions.
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