Meet our Speakers

KeyNote Speakers

Gautam Bhattacharjee
Packaging Expert - ex-P&G, ex-Diageo, ex-Huhtamaki, and currently VP R&D Packaging AMEA at Mondelez.
Sante Conselvan
President - FTA Europe, Chairman - FTA Global Alliance, CEO - Gama Group

Guest Speakers

Dr. Kai Lankinen
Senior Lecturer in Packaging Converting and Printing at Tampere University, Finland Owner Dr. Lankinen Graphic Innovations
Ranesh Bajaj
Director - VINSAK India, Rotatek Printing & Packaging Technologies, Secure Print UAE. Co-founder - Fasiculus
Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Tripathi
Principal Research Engineer- Team Lead, National Centre for Flexible Electronics, IIT Kanpur.
Peter Blasko
Global Marketing Director, SOMA
Roman Dresler
Area Sales Manager for the Asia-Pacific region at SOMA
Amit Kumar
Founder MSMEx, Founder and investor of Grobiz SME Opportunity Fund
Suhas Kulkarni
Director- South Asia, SOMA
Vinay Nalawade
Ceo/Director - Parakh Agro Industries Limited - Pune - India Business Transformation Visionary, Profit Maximization And Turnaround Specialist, Organizational Excellence Architect
Pawandeep Sahni
Managing Director of OMET INDIA
Dr. Gita Bajaj
Director - People, Process & Tech Transformación Leader, Award Winning Author & Business Professor
Gautam Bhattacharjee
Packaging Expert - ex-P&G, ex-Diageo, ex-Huhtamaki, and currently VP R&D Packaging AMEA at Mondelez.

Gautam is a seasoned packaging expert with over 25 years of global industry experience across India, China, and Singapore. His career includes leadership roles at some of the world’s most respected organizations—ex-P&G, ex-Diageo, ex-Huhtamaki, and currently with Mondelez.

He is widely recognized for his pivotal role in establishing Flexo printing capabilities in China, where he led a successful industry-wide transition from traditional Gravure to Flexo by bringing together key value chain partners. Gautam’s professional journey has been shaped by a relentless passion for continuous learning, creativity, and the practical application of knowledge to drive meaningful, transformative change.

A recipient of multiple international awards and holder of several patents, he has also served as a jury member for prestigious global packaging awards and as a keynote speaker at leading industry conferences. Under his leadership, global brands have become pioneers in Flexographic printing—setting new benchmarks for commercial success, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability.

Sante Conselvan
President - FTA Europe, Chairman - FTA Global Alliance, CEO - Gama Group

Sante Conselvan, an Industrial Chemistry graduate, started his career in the 1970s at Bancolini Group, then joined Crosfield Italia in 1978 to specialize in electronic technology for prepress.

He joined Crosfield Italia in 1978 where he gained international experience specializing in electronic technology applied to prepress-scanners and page make up, reaching the position of Sales Manager between 1989 and 1991.

In 1991 he took up a new career as Sales and Marketing Director in Scitex Italia. Later, he set up I&C and has been its Managing Director. The company specializes in the commercial start-up of innovative technologic solutions for the printing and converting industry

Since 2002 he has been a member of the management board of Gama, a company producing ink control quality systems.

In 2012, he became CEO of GAMA Group S.r.l. He is actively involved in the Packaging and Graphic Arts industries and currently serves as President of FTA Europe (European Flexographic Technical Federation) and as Chairman of FTA Global Alliance.

Sante Conselvan is, also, involved as Board Member of ATIF (Italian Flexographic Technical Association) and past President (2012-2018).

  • In 2016 FTA US honoured him with the President Award
  • In 2018 he received the Pollicione d’Oro, Education Graphics Art Association Lifetime Achievement Award
  • In 2018 Stationer’s Company appointed him as a Freeman
  • In 2019 he was appointed Freeman of the City of London
  • In 2022 ABFlexo honoured him with the Associated Award
  • In 2022 PLFTA & Polish Chamber of Printing appointed him as Chevalier de Gutenberg

He is also a Member of TAGA Italia, Giflex ,Gipea and Acimga 

Dr. Kai Lankinen
Senior Lecturer in Packaging Converting and Printing at Tampere University, Finland Owner Dr. Lankinen Graphic Innovations

Dr. Kai Lankinen has over 25 years of experience in packaging printing. He serves as a Senior Lecturer in Packaging Converting and Printing at Tampere University of Applied Sciences in Finland and as a Docent at DHBW University of Karlsruhe and Stuttgart Media University (HdM) in Germany, where he mentors future professionals in sustainable packaging technologies.

Dr. Lankinen is an internationally recognized consultant, advising printers and brand owners on improving efficiency and advancing sustainability through Expanded Gamut (ECG) printing. He founded Dr. Lankinen Graphic Innovations Ltd, is a co-owner and former CEO of a leading Nordic repro house, and is a founding member of the Global Premedia Network (GPN). 

His career includes roles as Factory Manager at a flexible packaging printing company and co-founding the Finnish Packaging Printing Committee, which he also chaired. In 2021, Dr. Lankinen published his doctoral thesis, “Evaluation of Expanded Gamut Printing in Flexography,” further solidified his role as a leader in sustainable packaging printing.

Ranesh Bajaj
Director - VINSAK India, Rotatek Printing & Packaging Technologies, Secure Print UAE. Co-founder - Fasiculus

Mr. Ranesh Bajaj is a visionary leader and a well-recognized name in the global printing and packaging industry.

With over three decades of experience, Mr. Bajaj has been instrumental in introducing advanced technologies and solutions in flexible packaging, label printing & finishing, security printing, brand protection and variable data printing to fast-growing markets.

As the Director of Vinsak Group, he has played a pivotal role in introducing cutting-edge technologies and solutions across Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, and Africa.

His deep understanding of the industry, combined with a passion for excellence and innovation, has not only contributed to the growth of his organization but also shaped the way packaging and label businesses scale across emerging economies.

Under his leadership, Vinsak has transformed into a trusted provider for businesses seeking innovation, quality, and reliability. A strong advocate for sustainable growth, Mr. Bajaj is actively driving initiatives that promote environmentally responsible printing practices and greener packaging solutions and digital transformation across the industry.

Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Tripathi
Principal Research Engineer- Team Lead, National Centre for Flexible Electronics, IIT Kanpur.

Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Tripathi graduated from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in 2002. Subsequently he received Ph.D. degree in physics from the University of Stuttgart, Germany in 2008. Afterwards he worked at Holst Centre in The Netherlands where he was involved in developing several technologies. He has more than 15 years of experience in Large Area Flexible and Printed Electronics. 

He has more than 50 publications and patents. In addition, he has written few book chapters in the field of flexible electronics. His research work is primarily focussed on TFTs, displays, piezo and ferroelectric devices and thin film encapsulation. He is currently leading an R&D group at National Centre for Flexible Electronics, IIT Kanpur, India.

Peter Blasko
Global Marketing Director, SOMA

Peter Blasko is the Marketing Director at SOMA, a European manufacturer of CI flexographic presses. With over 20 years of experience in the flexographic industry, he has held various roles in marketing and sales within the company. Peter holds a degree in mechanical engineering and currently leads SOMA’s global marketing strategy and product development initiatives. He can be reached at [email protected].

Presentation Title: Automation & AI in Flexo Printing

Presentation Abstract:
Discover the powerful synergy between automation and artificial intelligence in flexographic printing. This session explores how these technologies are transforming quality control, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Join us to see how automation and AI are shaping the future of flexo printing—today and beyond.

Roman Dresler
Area Sales Manager for the Asia-Pacific region at SOMA

Roman Dresler, Area Sales Manager for the Asia-Pacific region at SOMA, has over 10 years of experience in the flexographic printing industry. A true CI flexo enthusiast, he has held various positions within SOMA, an EU-based producer of CI flexo presses. 

Roman is currently responsible for managing and expanding SOMA’s presence across the Asia-Pacific market. He can be reached at [email protected].

Amit Kumar
Founder MSMEx, Founder and investor of Grobiz SME Opportunity Fund

Amit Kumar personally owns a portfolio of 27+ SME investments. He is also the Founder and sponsor of a SEBI Registered CAT-III AIF named Grobiz SME Opportunity Fund.

He is also the Founder of MSMEx which is India’s leading MSME advisory and coaching platform for small businesses. MSMEx conducts live online business sessions and connects small business owners with curated Business Experts for live business learning and hand-holding support.

Amit holds MBA from SP Jain and a Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Technical University. His first startup “Zimmber” Home Services Platform made a successful exit through acquisition by Quikr.

In his early career stage, he worked with corporates like Nuclear Power Corporation, Larsen & Toubro, Kellogg Brown & Roots and gained experience in fundraising, e-commerce, SaaS products, business development, business strategy and process excellence.

Highlights:

  • Alumni Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship from SP Jain Institute
  • MSMEx as Best Enterprise in Training from MSME India Business Awards
  • IDG’s Pride of India Award 2016 for successful fundraising
  • Gold medal Engineering received from President of India, Dr Kalam
  • Best Talented Student award by scholarship sponsor USHA group
  • Hosted by CNBC Awaaz and ETNow media channels as a speaker
  • Appeared in 100+ media publications through bylines and quotes
Vinay Nalawade
Ceo/Director - Parakh Agro Industries Limited - Pune - India Business Transformation Visionary, Profit Maximization And Turnaround Specialist, Organizational Excellence Architect

Vinay is a transformation leader in the flexo print and packaging industry with over 3 decades of experience, renowned for profit maximization, business turnaround, and organizational excellence. He is with Parakh Agro for the last 18 years, prior to which he held important positions in Albea (formerly Betts Group -UK) and Parksons Packaging. He excels in driving strategic change management, optimizing supply chain efficiencies, and spearheading process re-engineering to unlock sustainable growth. Recognized for advising on and implementing large-scale transformations, Vinay specializes in identifying organizational pain points and restructuring business models.

As an expert in business valuation enhancement, market expansion, and strategic alliances, Vinay has a proven record of steering companies from financial turmoil to consistent profitability. He is a veteran with a demonstrated excellence in greenfield project execution, operational excellence, and implementing world-class manufacturing (WCM) practices. As a trusted business advisor, Vinay is confident of empowering organizations across industries with techno-commercial solutions, leveraging his leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and operations.

Pawandeep Sahni
Managing Director of OMET INDIA

Associated with OMET since 2010, Pawandeep Sahni became the Managing Director of OMET INDIA, a fully owned subsidiary of OMET Srl, Italy, in 2019. He has played a crucial role in advising, designing, and implementing some of the most complex printing projects in the country, including machinery supply with Offset, Flexo, Gravure, Screen, and Foil in a single pass combination press. In addition to his extensive experience, he has been a frequent speaker at various industry events and conferences for almost a decade, sharing his insights on the transformation in printing and the future of packaging. 

With over 20 years of experience, he is a recognised Business and Strategy Evangelist, known for identifying opportunities and delivering effective, results-driven strategies. As a pivot specialist, he excels in creating scalable and profitable business models, strategic planning, branding, and product development.

Dr. Gita Bajaj
Director - People, Process & Tech Transformación Leader, Award Winning Author & Business Professor

Dr Gita Bajaj is a Harvard Business School Affiliate, with 13 years of industry and 19 years of academic experience in leading organizations and business schools including Crompton Greaves NODE Chandigarh, The Hindustan Times, New Delhi, Management Development Institute Gurgaon, Institute of Management Technology Dubai and IE Business School Madrid, Spain. In December 2022, she joined the Board of Directors of VINSAK India and Secure Print UAE and in 2023, she was actively involved in the acquisition of Rotatek Spain. 

Dr Bajaj leads People, Process and Tech Transformation in all the group companies and her vision is to make the VINSAK Group the best place to work for. During her free time, Dr Bajaj teaches in the PhD program at the Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur. She loves to sing, meditate, stay fit, read, and travel.