The FEPE Congress 2025 was held from 10 to 12 September in Sofia, Bulgaria.
If you would like to receive the presentations and photos from the event, please contact secretariat@fepe.org
The FEPE Annual Congress is highly regarded as an invaluable opportunity to come together, share knowledge, and gain insights into the current and forthcoming market circumstances and challenges. Open to both FEPE members and non-members, the congress presents a chance to engage with fellow professionals in the field.
Main speakers and topics
Andrea Boltho (Oxford Economics)
Economic Outlook for Europe -Implications for the Envelope and Packaging Industry.
Botond Szebeny (Secretary General, PostEurop)
The Evolution of Direct Marketing in the Postal Sector.
André Wienstroer (Chair of the Marketing Committee, FEPE)
Market Overview and Statistics – Insights from the European Envelope Sector.
Marie Clark (President, EMA)
U.S. Industry Update – Challenges and Opportunities Across the Atlantic.
Marian Seitan (CEO, Mediapost Hit Mail- La Poste Group) + CO₂ Calculator Teaser
Direct Marketing through letter mail and developing a CO2 Emission Calculator for Envelope and Packaging Production.
Jonathan Tame (Managing Director, TwoSides)
Trend Tracker 2025 – Key Consumer and Industry Insights.
Marcus Kuhr (Key Account Director, UPM)
TBC*
Kalina Toteva (Head of International Affairs, Bulgarian Post)
Bulgarian Posts: New Services and Regulatory Developments
Anshuman Bahuguna (Research Head, Grand View Research)
Presentation of the European Mailer Packaging Market Report
Viktor Kovačič (Managing Director, FEPE)
Keep Me Posted EU campaign update.
Round Table
Sponsors
UPM
Gascogne
BW Converting – Winkler+Dünnebier GmbH
Mosaico
Multiplastics
Venthenat Plastiques
Transcendia
Arctic Paper
Diners & Networking
WELCOME DINNER
10 September, Sofia Balkan Hotel.
With its beautiful interior and historical charm, the hotel provides the perfect setting for a relaxed and informal evening to reconnect with fellow participants and ease into the FEPE Congress atmosphere.
GALA DINNER
11 September, National Museum of History in Sofia.
One of Bulgaria’s most impressive cultural landmarks.
Before dinner, guests will enjoy exclusive private access to the museum, which will be closed to the public.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore its remarkable exhibitions in a personal and enriching setting.
FAREWELL DINNER
12 September, Event Space 2020.
Expect a lively evening with traditional dishes, warm hospitality, and a touch of folklore performance to immerse you in the local spirit.
