Event details

Date
9-10 June 2026
Location
Xeikon: Duwijckstraat 17, 2500 Lier, Belgium
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Print. Smarter. Together.

 Faster turnaround. More variation. Higher expectations. On June 9–10, we would love to see you on the Xeikon Innovation Days 2026. Register today and get updated on the latest and greatest in digital print.  

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INNOVATION DAYS PROGRAM

 

10:00 - Welcome Coffee & Networking

 

10:30 - Welcome to the Innovation Days 

This introduction sets up the day's central thread: how smarter technology, smarter processes and smarter partnerships are converging to redefine what's possible in digital printing. Consider this the ignition, what follows is the journey.
Speaker: Walter Benz- CEO Xeikon 

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10:40 - Keynote - The Customer Experience Renaissance

Explore the Customer Experience Renaissance: a defining moment in which AI reshapes the rules of customer engagement, while creating new opportunities for those who understand where technology ends and human value begins. 

Speaker: Steven Van Belleghem

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11:30 - Print. Smarter. Together. In Practice.

What is the impact of the CX Renaissance on operators? This intimate panel explores what customer-driven innovation looks like in daily production and how label printers are using AI today. Expect real-world takes and actionable ideas you can take back to your business immediately. 

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11:30 - VIP Session with Steven Van Belleghem

A rare opportunity to book a focused one-on-one or small group conversation with Steven Van Belleghem. Explore how AI agents will impact your business model, discuss the future of customer relationships in your market, or put your toughest CX questions to one of the world's most sought-after business thinkers. Sessions are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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12:30 - Lunch & Learn

 

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14:00 - 17:00 - Application demos

See it. Touch it. Understand it. The afternoon shifts into full hands-on mode across Xeikon's Global Innovation Center. Five digital presses running live, each with a dedicated presenter and guided sessions via headset. Move freely between stations, ask questions, and experience the technology performing in real-world production scenarios. 

During the afternoon sessions, you can personalize your experience by selecting breakout sessions based on your interests and priorities. Here is an overview what you can expect. 

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17:00 - Closing remarks & Dinner

Wrap up the day with key takeaways and a forward look at what’s next from Xeikon and partners—then continue the conversation over a relaxed dinner with peers and the Xeikon team. No agenda, just good food and meaningful exchange. 

 

 

Partner overview

This event brings together a carefully selected group of industry partners, each adding a specific layer of expertise to your label production journey.

From advanced software solutions and workflow automation to high-quality print media, consumables, and finishing equipment — our partners cover the full value chain.

Think smarter production with MIS Systems like CERM, prepress automation from Esko and Hybrid Software. Premium substrates from Fedrigoni, Herma and Yupo. High-end embellishment with KURZ. Reliable tooling and finishing with GM, Wink. and Schober Technologies. Quality control and inspection with Lake Image Systems. Smart packaging and brand protection via KURZ SCRIBOS®.

At the same time, partners like Meech, RBC-products, TCL Solutions, Flexowash and VIGC focus on the details that often make the biggest difference on the workfloor. From static control and press performance optimization to automated cleaning solutions, integration support and hands-on industry expertise — they help you reduce downtime, eliminate hidden inefficiencies and consistently deliver top print quality.