REACT is a cloud-centric event that will take place on February 5th and 6th in Ghent, Belgium, providing valuable insights into the evolution of automation and connectivity in the print industry. In addition to experiencing the live platform launch, it will also provide an excellent opportunity to engage with industry peers, printers, suppliers, and manufacturers, and exchange ideas about lean manufacturing in the print industry.

If you want to be part of the launch of a brand new cloud platform that will amplify our vision of connected automation in print, register today!

Agenda

Monday, February 5th – Launch event

10:30 - 11:00
> Registration

11:00 - 12:00
> 'Opening session' By Tom Peire - CEO, Four Pees
12:00 - 12:45

> 'Is the Cloud really the future of Intelligent Workflow Processes?' By Dave Zwang, Analyst and Consultant to the Print & Packaging Market
We hear a lot about AI the Cloud and Workflows, but how do they work together and why, and to what end? In this session, we will look at the practical benefits as well as the best ways to approach and prepare your business for today and tomorrow.

12:45 - 13:30
> Lunch

13:30 - 14:15
> 'Independence declaration for future print' By Bernd Zipper, CEO of Zipcon
Welcome to the future. Today. Now. Here. Artificial intelligence, e-commerce, social commerce, mass customization and the distant, wonderful world of virtual reality are here. Here. Now. What may be a threat to some people's business models is an almost inexhaustible pool of opportunities and possibilities for others - the agile, open and progressive print producer and media maker. Certainly, the print industry is changing, perhaps even very painfully, new business models are emerging and the use of print as a whole is changing. BerndZipper, CEO of zipcon consulting and Chairman of Initiative Online Print e.V., the pan-European association of online printers, talks about the "here" and "now" - and explains why current developments offer to print an incredible number of new opportunities and will make print less dependent on the need for large print runs, why print is becoming more sustainable and why print occupies a key position in a networked and connected world.

14:15 - 15:00
> 'Platform details' By David van Driessche - CTO, Four Pees

15:00 - 15:30
> Break

15:30 - 16:15
> 'The Efficiency Edge: Race to Profitability with Optimized Workflows' By Pat McGrew - Managing Director McGrewGroup
Inefficient workflows, hidden manual processes, and poorly planned automation can create a tangled web of costs for every job. Create a path to more profit by assessing your current state and rethinking your approach to job and process management. Here's how!

16:15 - 17:00
> 'Platform details' By David van Driessche - CTO, Four Pees

17:00 - 17:30
> Closing panel and Q&A

18:00 - 23:00
> Dinner event

Tuesday, February 6th – Show & Tell

> 09:00 - 09:30: Welcome
> 09:30 - 12:30: Show & Tell - practical deep dive into the various aspects of the platform
> 12:30 - 13:00: Closing Lunch

By Plane:

• Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU): Take a direct train from Brussels Airport to Ghent's main train station, Gent-Sint-Pieters. From there, you can opt for a tram or taxi to reach The Old Fish Market.
• Arriving at Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL): Take a shuttle or train from Charleroi Airport to any train station in Brussels, and then proceed to Ghent.

By Train:

Ghent is well-connected by international train services. Gent-Sint-Pieters is the main train station, and from there, you can take a tram or taxi to The Old Fishmarket.

Once in Ghent:

• Local Trams: Ghent has an extensive tram network. You can take local trams from various parts of the city to reach the venue. Check the local tram routes and schedules for the most convenient option.
• City Center Exploration: Depending on your location within Ghent, consider exploring the city center on foot. The Old Fish Market is likely to be within a walkable distance from many central locations.

Hotels

Ghent offers a wide range of hotels in various pricing categories, but here are a couple of our suggestions for hotels near the venue:

• Novotel Ghent Centre
  > Starting at 117€* per room per night, breakfast not included
• History Hotels Belgium has 3 hotels options all within 500 meters of the Old Fish Market. (Hotel de Flandre, Monastery Hotel and Gravensteen Hotel)
  > Starting at 140€* per room per night including breakfast.
• Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof
  > Starting at 152€* per room per night, breakfast not included, using the code 'react2024' or by booking directly via this link.
• Ghent Mariott Hotel
  > Starting at 175€* per room per night, breakfast not included

* Price for single rooms, Tourist tax is not included