Innovation is the "oxygen" for ELSET; it gives meaning to its very existence. The organization always strives to stay ahead of developments—a goal achieved only by aligning and collaborating with those who share the same vision: individuals and entities that actively seek out and implement new ideas.

For this reason, we gathered once again this year at the SYSKEVASIA26 exhibition, alongside organizers, exhibitors, and visitors. And, naturally, we found… plenty of the "oxygen" we are looking for.

From November 6th to 9th, we encountered impressive exhibits, innovative methods, and fresh ideas.

ELSET was also present with its own stand—generously provided by the organizers, for which we extend our warmest thanks.

With great success, the soiree of introduction and information on Graphic Arts, Printing and Packaging entitled "This is a Printing House!" was held. The event took place on Thursday, June 18 at the Public Tobacco Factory - in the premises of the Printing House of the Hellenic Parliament.

The event was organized by the Center for Research, Development and Education of Packaging, Printing and Graphic Communication PackPrint Science, in collaboration with the Research Laboratory of Graphic Arts and Visual Communication Technology GRAPHMEDLAB of the University of West Attica, with the support of the Directorate of Publications and Printing of the Hellenic Parliament.

The event was rightly characterized as unique and innovative since people from different sectors found themselves under one roof. Executives from the printing and packaging industry and production, entrepreneurs and researchers, scientific and professional bodies, municipalities and chambers as well as the "public printing units" were "present", with an unprecedented participation!

After a long joint effort and with an impressive participation of the public, SYSKEVASIA 2024 saw the introduction of a new body for Research, Development and Education in Packaging, Printing and Graphic Communication.

On Saturday 2 November 2024, ELSET, HELGRAMED, FESPA and GRAPHMEDLAB began their common journey under PackPrint Science.

The Presidents of ELSET (Denise Haitoglou), HELGRAMED (G. Gamprellis), FESPA HELLAS (K. Papathanasopoulos) and the Director of UNIWA’s GRAPHMEDLAB (M. Tsigonias), welcomed the initiative, declared their full support and called on bodies, businesses and all people in these industries to back this effort.

The presentation was made by one of the main contributors to this effort, Dr Anastasios Politis, President of the International Circle of Educational Institutes of Graphic-Media Technology and Management, who mentioned the difficulty in finding specialized personnel and the lack of education, training and formation programmes in printing and packaging.