Rebranding Gravure
A New Era for the Gravure Industry
International Gravure Days 2025 · 20–22 October · Istanbul, Türkiye
This edition marks a historic milestone: For the first time after almost 70 years as ERA the event will take place under the new brand GRA, signaling a bold new chapter in the gravure community. The event kicks off with the Management Meeting, followed by a relaxed and informal Get-Together in the evening. The Conference will take place on the second day, offering a fantastic lineup of sessions and networking opportunities, and will conclude with traditional Turkish cuisine overlooking the Sea of Marmara. On the final day, a visit to the Eurasia Packaging Fair is scheduled.
Programme
Monday, 20 October 2025
Management Meeting & Informal Get-Together
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Conference & Gala Dinner
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Eurasia Packaging Fair
Speakers
Allan Bendall, Sun Chemical – United Kingdom
Synergies in Print: Gravure & Digital Fueling the Next Packaging Revolution
Prof. Lutz Engisch, University of Applied Sciences in Leipzig – Germany
Uncovering the Green Leaders: First Results from the Printing Sustainability Showdown
Steffen Orth, Print Consultant – Switzerland
Simplifying Complexity: Standardizing Gravure for Flexible Packaging – A GRA Project
Dr. Lennart Stitz, BASF – Germany
Smart Surfaces, Smarter Solutions: How BASF Coatings Uses AI
Cornelia Tietz, EuPIA – European Printing Ink Association – Belgium
When Inks Meet the Rulebook: Gravure Printing’s Regulatory Challenge
Li Zhang, Taicang Lisheng Plate Making – China
Mandy Wang, Weinan Zhengqi Printing and Packing Machinery – China
Gravure 2030: China´s Bold Leap into the Future of Printing
Alison Crawford, Midwest Print Solutions – USA
(more speakers to be announced shortly)
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Hotel
Crowne Plaza Istanbul – Florya
Şenlikköy Mahallesi Yeşilköy Halkalı Cad 95 Florya
34290 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
+90 212 4630500
info@cpistanbulflorya.com
Room prices
Single room: 130 EUR
Double room: 150 EUR
Additional bed: 30 EUR
Breakfast included
Prices excl. 12% VAT and 2% tourist tax
Rooms are blocked until 1 September 2025
Travel information
Closest airport
International Airport Instanbul (IST)
www.istairport.com
Private transport to hotel
Company: Vita Seyahat
Costs: 110 EUR
kemal@vitaseyahat.com
From Istanbul Airport to Hotel (est. 85 mins)
- Board M11 Metro Line at Istanbul Airport → Gayrettepe
- Change at Gayrettepe to M2 Metro Line → Yenikapı
- Change at Yenikapı to Marmaray Line → Florya Station (Final destination)
Distance to hotel: 1,5 km
Special offers
Eurasia Packaging Fair (22–25 October)
www.packagingfair.com
Historical tour
Sultanahmet Square – Hagia Sophia – Topkapi Palace
Half-day (walking + chauffeured vehicle) – Professional guide (English language)
Tour price (excl. 20% VAT and entrance fee )
1–5 participants: 750 EUR
6–14 participants: 950 EUR
Shopping tour
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul – explore shops & artisan workshops – 600 years of trade history
Half-day (walking + chauffeured vehicle) – Professional guide (English language)
Tour price (excl. 20% VAT)
1–5 participants: 650 EUR
6–14 participants: 800 EUR
Fees
Early bird (until 15 July)
Members: 700 EUR
Non-members: 1250 EUR
Regular fees (after 15 July)
Members: 850 EUR
Non-members: 1400 EUR
Partner offers (bring your partner)
Dinner: 95 EUR
Get-together: 55 EUR
Full package: 125 EUR