The OPS 2024 already dealt with the transformative power of artificial intelligence – but the Online Print Symposium 2025 goes one step further. It establishes the connection between these new technologies, mass customization and modern business models, giving a glimpse of what the future of the online print industry could look like.

Those who want to be there and actively shape the industry can still book their participant ticket or supporter or partner package at early bird rates until 15 December 2024. In addition to inspiring keynotes, practical case studies and valuable contacts, participants will once again have access to the large OPS community app next year. Supporters and partners will also benefit from additional advantages and increased visibility around and during the industry’s leading event. More detailed information on the supporter and partner packages can be found on the OPS website: www.online-print-symposium.de/en/#tickets

OPS 2025: CC = MC + AI²

The short form of the OPS 2025 motto reveals the issues that online print service providers need to address in order to remain successful on the market – namely absolute customer centricity. And this is made possible by business models that not only take into account the trend towards mass customization, but also use the possibilities of artificial intelligence. In 2025, the Online Print Symposium will once again be a place where “gray theory” turns into real business ideas and collaborations emerge across all company sizes.

Programme to be announced shortly

The detailed programme will be announced shortly – but this much can already be revealed: the internationally renowned speakers and keynote speakers on the OPS stage will deal with topics such as data-driven marketing, Business-to-Many (B2M), automated and AI-supported production processes and innovative personalization strategies and will take a closer look at the latest developments in the industry.

Insight Pitches: Clear the stage for a breath of fresh air in the industry

The Insight Pitches, in which innovative start-ups can present their business models in ten-minute slots on the OPS stage, will also return in 2025. Interested companies have until 31 January to apply for one of the coveted entry slots for the Insight Pitches – directly via the OPS website: www.online-print-symposium.de/en/#startups

Networking is key

However, the Online Print Symposium doesn’t just take place on stage, but also beyond it. Networking is particularly important at the OPS, which is why there will once again be plenty of opportunities to forge new contacts and exchange knowledge in between the presentations and, above all, at the Insider Get-Together on the evening before the event and at the Networking Dinner in the evening. The Online Print Symposium builds a bridge between experienced experts, the “young and wild” (start-ups) and out-of-the-box thinkers in the industry, making it a platform for innovation and knowledge transfer.

Early bird tickets are available until 15 December 2024

As usual, the organizers – the Bundesverband Druck und Medien (bvdm) and zipcon consulting – are expecting around 300 decision-makers, innovators and experts from the industry to attend the 12th Online Print Symposium. It pays to be quick: Participant tickets, as well as supporter and partner packages, can be booked on the OPS website from now until December 15, 2024 at the more favorable early bird conditions with a discount of between 10 and almost 30%.
Join us and actively shape the future of online print – at the Online Print Symposium 2025 at the Science Congress Center Munich in Munich-Garching. After all: “Customer Centricity = Mass Customization + Artificial Intelligence”, or “CC = MC + AI²”.

Further information about the leading international event for the online print industry can be found on the OPS website: www.online-print-symposium.de/en/

The organisers

The Bundesverband Druck und Medien e. V. (German Printing and Media Industries Federation, "bvdm") is the central assocation the German printing industry. As an employers’ association, political trade association and technical trade association, it represents the positions and objectives of the printing industry vis-à-vis politicians, administration, trade unions and the supplier industry. The bvdm is supported by eight regional associations. Internationally, it is organized through its membership of Intergraf and FESPA. The printing industry currently comprises around 6,500 predominantly small and medium-sized companies with more than 100,000 employees subject to social insurance contributions. www.bvdm-online.de

zipcon consulting GmbH is a global consulting company for the communications, print and media industry with a focus on online print and digital transformation. The company sees itself as an independent and holistic technology and strategy consultant. zipcon also produces market studies and various case studies for e-business print, mass customization and multichannel publishing. Leading companies in the online print industry rely on the know-how of this company. www.zipcon.de