futureSAX Meets Traditional Industries in Transition: The Book, Printing, and Publishing Industries in Saxony
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futureSAX Meets Traditional Industries in Transition: The Book, Printing, and Publishing Industries in Saxony
09.11.2026 | 15:00 - 21:00 | Region Landkreis Leipzig
Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum - DNB Leipzig | Deutscher Platz 1 | 04103 Leipzig
"futureSAX Meets Traditional Industries in Transition" brings together people who don't just wait for the future—they shape it.
In Saxony’s book, printing, and publishing industries, practical experience meets new ideas from startups and research—sparking fresh momentum in AI, digitalization, sustainability, and new business models.
How can traditional industries preserve their strengths while successfully leveraging new technologies? The event series “futureSAX meets Traditional Industries in Transition” brings together established companies, startups, research institutions, and innovation leaders to explore precisely this question.
The example of the book, printing, and publishing industry in Saxony illustrates just how profound the transformation already is. Artificial intelligence, automation, and digital business models are changing processes, products, and roles. At the same time, sustainable approaches are opening up new opportunities for economic success and social responsibility.
A highlight of the evening will be the innovation pitches. We are looking for solutions in the following areas:
- Production & Efficiency (automation, AI, smart processes)
- Sustainability in Printing & Packaging (materials, resource efficiency),
- Experience & Impact (tactile prints, AR print, interactive media),
- Business Models (print-on-demand, subscriptions, personalized offers),
- Special Innovations
- Social Impact
Submissions for pitch slots are open until September 30.
Take this opportunity to present your project to an expert audience, make valuable connections, and spark new ideas for innovation. Apply now and actively help shape the future!
Program
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15:00
Check-in
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15:30
Kick-off, Branchenbild
Begrüßung durch futureSAX + regionale Partner
Impuls/Keynote - „Chancen vs. Krisen“
• Ralf Fischer, Geschäftsführer, SDP- Sachsendruck GmbH, Plauen -
16:00
Panel: Traditionsbranche im Wandel
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16:30
Pause
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16:45
Führung Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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17:20
Thementische – Innovationen im Druckalltag
World-Café-ähnlich mit 4 Tische, alle 20 Min Wechsel
Tisch 1: Smarte Produktion & KI in der Druckindustrie
(IoT, Predictive Maintenance, KI-gestützte Planung, Automatisierung)
Tisch 2: Nachhaltigkeit & Kreislaufwirtschaft im Druck- und Verlagswesen
(Recyclingpapier, Biofarben, Energieeffizienz, CO₂-Bilanz, Lieferketten)
Tisch 3: Hybride Produkte & Kundenerlebnis - Print+Digital
(QR, AR, Smart Packaging, personalisierte Inhalte, Plattformanbindung)
Tisch 4: Neue Geschäftsmodelle & Anwendungen
(3D-Druck, On-Demand-Produktion, Plattformmodelle, Mass Customization) -
19:00
Leichte Kost, starke Ideen (Fingerfood & Pitch)
Übergang aus den Thementischen, kurze Orientierung, Plätze finden, Essen starten -
19:20
Pitch-Block 1:
• Digitaldruck & Produkterlebnis
• Nachhaltiger Verpackungsdruck
• Sichern durch Automatisierung -
19:50
Essen & freie Gespräche
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20:10
Pitch-Block 2:
• Sensorische & haptische Spezialdrucke
• AR-Print & interaktive Kinderbücher
• Neue Geschäftsmodelle: Print-on-Demand, Abos, personalisierte Mailings durch KI -
20:30
Offenes Networking & gezielte Gespräche
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21:00
Ende der Veranstaltung