LMAI conference 2025 to spotlight sustainability and global expansion in Indian label industry
The Label Manufacturers Association of India (LMAI) is preparing to host its landmark biennial conference from July 3 to 6, 2025, at the Fairmont Udaipur Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Marking its 25th anniversary, this event promises to be the largest and most ambitious yet, themed ‘Emerging Beyond Boundaries.’ The conference aims to inspire Indian label printing and production professionals to think globally and expand their horizons beyond traditional confines.
LMAI Conference 2025 is anticipated to attract over 600 delegates, including label printers, converters, suppliers, OEMs, technology providers, design, and pre-press experts, as well as other key actors in the label and packaging value chain. Conference Chairman Manish Desai highlights the event’s comprehensive appeal, noting it provides value "whether you’re a business owner, technical expert or part of the procurement or R&D team." It promises a rich blend of technical sessions, keynote addresses by national and international thought leaders, supplier showcases, and roundtable discussions that combine insight, networking, and business opportunities.
Building on the momentum generated by the 2023 LMAI Conference in Jaipur—which emphasised themes of creativity, innovation, and sustainability—the 2025 edition will forefront similar pivotal topics with a sharper focus on sustainability and the circular economy, automation, productivity, emerging technologies such as digital and hybrid printing, and enhancing global market access for Indian converters. Previous conferences have highlighted how sustainability is becoming deeply embedded in the packaging industry as consumer preferences and regulatory frameworks evolve, with leading suppliers like Avery Dennison pledging significant emission reductions by 2030.
The conference structure includes focused sessions on leadership, technical innovations, panel debates, and future-oriented discussions, augmented by gala networking events to foster connections within the industry. These elements ensure attendees gain not just knowledge but actionable insights to shape strategic decisions and future business growth. The event also features a roundtable buyer-seller meeting expected to facilitate exclusive trade deals and long-term partnerships, enhancing commercial possibilities for participants.
Sponsorship and industry support have been robust, with key players such as Kurz, Avery Dennison, and HP Inc backing the event. A recent sponsors’ meeting in Mumbai assigned presentation slots through a fair lottery system, ensuring balanced exposure for all supporters. This high level of engagement reflects the and industry enthusiasm, particularly after a four-year pandemic-induced hiatus prior to the 2023 conference. The 2023 event had already set a new bar in attendance and exhibitor participation, featuring over 37 exhibitors and 400 companies, and showcased cutting-edge presses and technologies like Gallus One hybrid digital press highlighted for its sustainability credentials.
Logistically, LMAI has made comprehensive arrangements, including over 300 hotel room bookings at the Fairmont Udaipur Palace and nearby Hotel Aurika, as well as transport and registration facilities to ensure a seamless experience for delegates. Special airline discounts through Indigo and exclusive incentives during buyer-seller meetings enhance the attractiveness of the event for Indian label manufacturers.
The conference promises to be not merely a business gathering but a celebration of the Indian label industry's innovation, collaboration, and readiness for future challenges. LMAI President Rajesh Chadha underscores the conference’s role in opening new growth pathways, while Conference Chairman Jaideep Singh encourages participants to engage fully with the latest trends reshaping label manufacturing. Against the backdrop of the enchanting Aravalli Hills, LMAI Conference 2025 stands poised to be a seminal occasion, charting the course for the next chapter in India’s label printing and production sector.