The 'lunch and learn' sessions will run for an hour from 1pm, Monday to Thursday at the show, at Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany from 18-22 May and be hosted by industry professionals.

On Monday ESMA chief executive Peter Buttiens and supporting ESMA members will explore the latest trends and applications in industrial screen printing.

On Tuesday, Marc Graindourze, business development manager of Industrial Inkjet Inks, Agfa Graphics will discuss the possibilities of industrial inkjet printing.

The next day it is the turn of thermoforming applications with EFI's director of business development, Mike Plier, who will discuss opportunities available within industrial print, drawing on examples.

And finally on 21 May a Green Roundtable will take place. Visitors are invited to join HP, CMA Imaging and cosmetic brand Clarins for a discussion exploring what manufacturers are doing to be more environmentally friendly. The roundtable will be chaired by Michael Sturges, consultant at Innventia Edge.

The sessions which will take place in the Education Hub (Hall 8, Stand B90), are free-of-charge and include a complimentary lunch. Visitors interested in attending the sessions should email events@fespa.com in advance of the show to confirm their place.

Fespa divisional director, Roz McGuinness said: "These sessions are part of a wider industrial programme at Fespa 2015 including the industrial print showcase highlighting examples of industrial print, as well as industrial seminars in our Education Hub. This focused programme of activity will help visitors explore the opportunities that industrial printing presents."