The NAPIM Annual Convention & Technical Conference brings together industry leaders, technical professionals, suppliers, and innovators for three days of education, networking, and business development. The event features technical presentations, regulatory and safety updates, supplier showcases, tabletop exhibits, and valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the printing ink industry.
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Call for Technical Papers: 2026 Lawter Lecture Series
The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Lawter Lecture Series, one of the printing ink and graphic arts industry’s most respected technical paper competitions.
Held in conjunction with the 2026 Annual Convention & Technical Conference, the Lawter Lecture Series provides a unique opportunity for technical professionals, researchers, formulators, and industry experts to showcase original research and innovative ideas while contributing to the advancement of the printing ink industry.
Topics of Interest
NAPIM welcomes original papers related to:
- Chemistry
- Ink formulation
- Manufacturing processes
- Raw materials
- Sustainability
- Technical innovations
- Other scientific and technical aspects of the printing ink industry
Submission Timeline
- August 1, 2026 – Title, abstract, and author information due
- August 15, 2026 – Final paper submission deadline
- September 1, 2026 – Participants notified of results
Awards & Recognition
Papers will be reviewed by the NAPIM Technical Board of Directors, which will select the winning submissions.
The top papers will receive:
- Industry-wide recognition
- Cash honorariums for first and second place
- The opportunity for the first-place winner to present their paper during the opening session of the 2026 Technical Conference
About the Lawter Lecture Series
Established in 1978, the Lawter Lecture Series is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious technical paper competitions in the printing ink and graphic arts industries. The program recognizes excellence in technical research while promoting knowledge sharing and innovation throughout the industry.
Submit Your Paper
To submit your title, abstract, and paper for consideration, please contact:
Operation Director, NAPIM
[email protected]