Fuelling the Future: Ideas That Drive Change
From bold leadership strategies and next-gen education to climate resilience and modern communication, this year’s speaker series delivers insight-packed sessions designed to prepare you and your business for what’s next. Hear from experts in print sales, sustainability, insurance, design education, and operational strategy as they share real-world experience and knowledge to help you thrive in a changing world. Whether you’re navigating workforce shifts, rethinking how you connect with clients, or future-proofing your operations, these talks will inform, inspire, and energize.

Kelly Mallozzi – Girls Who Print

Kelly Mallozzi is a sales coach, marketing consultant, speaker, blogger, and podcaster with 30 years of print obsession to brag about. Her mission is to help print companies drive sales and customer loyalty through content strategy and sales process optimization, all with an eye on culture, workforce development, and personal skills optimization. 

In 2023, Kelly won the coveted Girls Who Print Girlie Award as recognition for her many efforts to support women in the print industry and serves as the Vice President and Program Director for the nonprofit organization. She is a mentor to many sales stars and is devoted to helping to attract younger people to the print industry. She believes that truly great people never stop learning and that sales and marketing are the lifeblood of the growth of any print company. 

Kelly grew up in Michigan, founded a roller derby league in Chicago, and is mother to TWO sets of twins under 15. She loves reading, hiking, movies and true crime podcasts, and is serving her second term as a Town Council Representative in Trumbull, CT. 

• Girls Who Print

5 Simple Truths
Closing Keynote
Observations from a print sales veteran reflecting on a lifetime of success, challenge and growth. Designed for women and allies, this engaging session shares candid lessons learned from decades in print sales—what really works, what to avoid, and how to adapt through changing times. Gain practical insights and timeless advice to inspire your journey, whether you’re starting out or aiming for your next big win. 

Dave Hopkins – Print Design Academy

Dave has spent over 20 years in print, working his way through every part of the process but really falling in love with helping designers bring their ideas to life in print. When he realized schools are teaching less and less print while designers are desperate to learn it, he created Print Design Academy to fill that gap. He teaches in-house design teams how to design for print and packaging, hosts The Print Design Podcast and The Quickie Podcast (over 300 episodes), and specializes in making print education engaging and entertaining. Basically, he’s made it his mission to keep the print industry alive by teaching the people who keep us in business.

• Academy
• Academy for Teams
• Print Design Podcast
• YouTube

Stop Waiting, Start Teaching: Taking Control of Print Education
The print industry is facing a quiet crisis: designers are learning less about print in schools, yet the industry’s survival depends on young designers who understand it. Here’s the thing—all creatives LOVE print and packaging, they just don’t know how to do it. What if we stopped waiting and became the educators ourselves? What would that look like? P.S. We have 4,000 reasons why we know designers are desperate to learn. And do you want to hire young creative talent? There’s a hidden talent pool with the exact creative skills needed to become exceptional print craftspeople.

Joshua Ramsbottom MA, LSSGB – Senior Business Advisor with BDC

With over 20 years of executive and operations management, lean production and adult education experience, Josh works with clients across Canada to optimize systems, processes and people. ​

He has written and presented academic and industrial research papers on a variety of business and operational topics as well as supported training programs in Europe, the United States and across Canada.​

Josh holds a Masters degree from the University of Arts, College of Printing and Publishing in London, England in Print Media Management.

As Director of the Centre for Excellence in Print Media he supported Printing and Graphic Communications training and research across Canada and has been a visiting professor at Toronto Metropolitan University and Cal-Poly State University in their Graphic Communications programs. ​

Josh has experience in:

• Building high performance teams ​
• Strategic planning​
• Change Management​
• Communications ​
• Business development and identifying collaborative partnerships​
• Lean operations and process improvement ​

• BDC

How to Grow in an Ever Changing World

• Lean manufacturing fundamentals every company should know.
• Identifying and evaluating your best customers.

Minto Roy – Social Print Paper ltd.

With the vision to create a world that never uses trees to make paper, Minto Roy is a Co-Founder of Social Print Paper ltd. and the Co-Creator of the forest free “Sugar Sheet” paper brand. Minto and his team work to advance the use of agricultural fibre waste to manufacture paper and packaging. Over the past 10 years, in collaboration with clients and distribution partners, Social Print Paper ltd. has minimized deforestation, and agricultural landfill waste and, reduced the release of millions of kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions.

Minto actively collaborates with public and private organizations to develop, deploy, and scale transformative best practices that measurably operationalize ESG policies to support social purpose and business objectives. Minto is a seasonal professor at BCIT’s Business Sustainability Program and serves on various advisory boards and committees including; The United Way Social Purpose Institute, The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Share-Reuse-Repair BC and The Ontario Education Collaborative Supplier Advisory Committee.

Minto has presented at numerous global and national conferences including Globe Series, Sustainable Brands, Conference Board of Canada, Canadian Association of Supply Chain Leaders. Minto has also been recognized by Canada’s Clean50 as “One of Canada’s Top 50 Leaders in Sustainability”, Business in Vancouver’s Sustainable Business of the Year Award and, by the National Post as “One of Canada’s Top Emerging Immigrant Entrepreneurs”. Minto was also a Co-Owner of The Canadian Immigrant Magazine which he and his business partner sold to the Toronto Star News Paper in 2008. Today The Canadian Immigrant Magazine is a nation-wide publication read monthly by tens thousands of immigrants as a resource for advice and guidance for careers and day to day life in Canada.

• Social Print Paper ltd.

Reimagining Communication in The New Age of Print
In today’s competitive landscape, many print companies and sector professionals continue to chase stability by doing the same thing better or the wrong thing better. The sector is stagnated by the continuing recycling and refining of traditional approaches that are fundamentally misaligned with current and changing market demands. It’s time to rethink not just business and career strategies, but the antiquated communication methods we rely on to differentiate our services, build trust, and demonstrate value.

This session will explore how we can collectively reframe our communication strategies—both verbal and written—to create a shared sense of purpose, foster meaningful relevancy and build a sense of competitive urgency that drives measurable business results. The goal is not just to sell products or services, but to earn the credibility and trust to help customers solve real problems and achieve their objectives.

Minto’s presentation will introduce proven concepts, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies designed to help print sector professionals craft compelling, customized narratives in response to common questions from clients, colleagues, and key stakeholders. These approaches will also support broader community goals related to social purpose and environmental leadership.

Reza Kamrani – Federated Insurance

Born in Iran and raised in Paris, France, Reza graduated from UBC with a B.A in Economics. Upon graduation he co-founded and managed a multimedia advertising company in Cairo, Egypt.

He also has experience in the hospitality and culinary industries.

Reza recently celebrated his 10th year at Federated Insurance where he takes care of Association partners (such as PrintForward) and their Federated client members.

His territory includes BC, Manitoba & Saskatchewan.

• Federated Insurance Company of Canada

How Climate Change is Impacting the Insurance Market in Canada

• Recent and historical weather patterns in Canada
• Their impact on insurance pricing and availability
• Consumer best practices to obtain coverage

Bridging Generations
This dynamic panel will bring together voices from multiple generations – Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and beyond – to discuss how the future of the printing industry is being shaped across age groups. Each speaker will share their unique perspective on industry challenges and opportunities, offering insights into how generational diversity can drive innovation and future-proof our businesses. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how we can bridge generational gaps to build a sustainable, thriving industry.

Kelly Mallozzi – Girls Who Print

• Girls Who Print

Fostering Collaboration
This panel will bring together a diverse range of voices from across the print production process – designers, printers, suppliers, and more. Each speaker will share their insights into the evolving landscape of the printing industry and discuss how different sectors are working to future-proof the business. This conversation will highlight the innovations, challenges, and collaborative efforts that are key to ensuring the continued success and growth of the industry in the years to come.

Masih Ferdosian – BCIT

• BCIT Graphic Communications

Jurie van Aswegen –

BC Sign Association

• BC Sign Association

With Your Support, We’re Helping to Shape the Future of Print
Your dedication and commitment to the print industry is deeply appreciated. Thank you for being a driving force behind our shared vision of a vibrant, sustainable future. Your support not only strengthens our community but also empowers innovation, collaboration, and growth within the print industry. Together, we are creating meaningful change and paving the way for the next generation of print professionals. We are truly grateful for your partnership and look forward to achieving even greater success together.