The UAE’s printing community marked a historic milestone with the grand success of PRINTALK 2025, hosted by the IGSA UAE Alumni Association at Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai. The seminar brought together global experts, regional professionals, and industry leaders for a full day of insight, dialogue, and collaboration dedicated to advancing colour management, process standardization, and print excellence.
Opening the event, Mr. Vinod Kandanath, General Convenor of PRINTALK 2025, delivered a warm welcome address emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and technical innovation. This was followed by felicitations from Mr. Vikrant Chhabra (SONA Signature Papers), Mr. Vinay Krishnan (AFRA Printechnik), and Mr. Sinoj George (Victory Printing Press) Mr.Lakshmanan Ganapathy ( Al Ghurair Printing & Publishing LLC ) , Mr Anand TN ( SONA Signature Papers ) — all of whom commended IGSA UAE for fostering an environment of professional growth and industry unity.
The knowledge sessions featured international experts including Dr. Andreas Kraushaar (FOGRA, Germany) on emerging colour standards and visual reliability, Mr. Jose Thomas (Future Schoolz, India) on pre-press challenges and accurate colour reproduction, and Mr. Kulakkada Pradeep (CEO, Future Schoolz) on press-related challenges and print efficiency. Their sessions provided invaluable insights that resonated deeply with attendees across every segment of the printing sector.
Engaging Sessions, Expert Moderation, and Industry Collaboration
The event was defined by its interactive format and high level of audience participation. Moderators Mr.Sabarish Ramanunni, Mr. Bhaskar, Mr. Hareesh, Mr. Dipu M Ravi, and Mr.Suresh played a vital role in seamlessly connecting speakers and delegates, ensuring the discussions remained both informative and practical.
The audience engagement throughout the seminar highlighted the value of PRINTALK as a true knowledge-exchange platform — one that transforms complex technical topics into real-world learning.
The day concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Mr. Ancil Antony, Secretary of IGSA UAE, expressing gratitude to all speakers, participants, and sponsors for their contribution to the event’s remarkable success.
Special appreciation was extended to the event’s key sponsors — SONA Signature Papers, AFRA Printechnik , Super Sign LLC, RSG, Victory Printing Press, Silver Star , Silver Point Print House, Accurate Label, Anoop Plastics , Dubai Printing Press , Sigma Middle East Labels , Classic Printing Press and Century Printing Press — The event was organized by Avocado Advertising, with PrintPac as the Print Partner and Mithra Digital as the Marketing Partner. whose support and partnership played a crucial role in making PRINTALK 2025 possible.
Their collaboration reflects the collective strength and shared commitment of the UAE’s printing industry towards innovation and excellence.
Takeaways, Legacy, and the Road Ahead
Delegates left the seminar with powerful insights, new professional connections, and practical takeaways on topics ranging from colour standardization and proofing alignment to improving press efficiency and sustainability. The event reinforced PRINTALK’s purpose — to serve as a continued learning and knowledge-sharing initiative for professionals across the UAE and beyond.
As the discussions drew to a close, one sentiment echoed through the hall — PRINTALK 2025 was more than a seminar; it was a movement. It united the print fraternity in its shared vision of progress, quality, and technological advancement.
Building on this momentum, IGSA UAE announced plans to make PRINTALK a continuing annual series, ensuring that each edition pushes the boundaries of technical education, innovation, and professional development in the regional print sector.
With over 500 members and an 18-year legacy, IGSA UAE continues to serve as the backbone of the printing community — connecting professionals, nurturing talent, and driving the industry’s growth.
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