IGSA UAE Announces Landmark PRINTALK 2025 Seminar
First-of-its-kind technical seminar to advance knowledge in colour standardisation
IGSA UAE – the UAE Alumni of Institute of Printing Technology & Government Polytechnic Shoranur, Kerala, India – has announced the launch of PRINTALK 2025, a first-of-its-kind technical seminar dedicated to advancing knowledge in colour management and printing technologies. Scheduled for 8 November 2025 at the luxurious Dusit Tani Hotel, Dubai, the event (10 am – 5 pm) promises to be a milestone gathering for the region’s printing community.
Knowledge-driven Sessions
PRINTALK 2025 is designed as a specialised knowledge-sharing seminar that tackles the most pressing challenges faced by printing professionals today – from keeping pace with fast-evolving global standards to achieving precision in brand colour reproduction.
Sessions will highlight emerging global trends, pre-press challenges, and press related solutions, with an emphasis on practical takeaways for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Insights from Industry Leaders
The seminar features a stellar lineup of internationally recognised experts discussing key aspects of colour in printing. Dr. Andreas Kraushaar (Head of Prepress, Fogra, Germany) will cover ‘Emerging Trends in Color Standardization and Visually Reliable Color Standards – From Measurement to Perception’. Kulakkada Pradeep (CEO, Future Schoolz) will address ‘Press-related Challenges in Color Reproduction’. Finally, Jose Thomas (Principal Consultant, Future Schoolz), will explore ‘Pre-press Challenges for Perfect Color Reproduction in Modern Printing Environments’.
The presentations will be followed by a live panel discussion with industry experts. Each session is carefully curated to blend science with real-world practice, ensuring participants walk away with actionable strategies to improve workflows and deliver consistent results.
PRINTALK 2025 is an essential event for printing professionals and production managers seeking updated standards and workflows, for business owners and entrepreneurs aiming to improve efficiency and client satisfaction, for designers and brand custodians who manage colour-sensitive projects, and for technology providers and suppliers looking to connect with decision makers.
Founded over 18 years ago, IGSA UAE is an alumni association representing more than 500 printing professionals and entrepreneurs across the region. With members covering over 90% of the UAE’s printing industry, IGSA UAE stands as a powerful voice driving innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The association continues to bridge academia and industry by offering career support, knowledge-sharing seminars, and training opportunities while also funding scholarships and supporting students at its alma mater. Beyond professional development, IGSA UAE fosters strong community ties, creating lasting connections that empower individuals and strengthen the printing industry as a whole.
