61 NOTICIAS I NEWS ETYGRAF; y el tercer premio fue para «La Lía Parda», de ETILISA. • En la categoría de alimentación, el Premio al Mejor Trabajo fue para «El Trovador», de la empresa OVELAR. La misma empresa se hizo con otro galardón de la noche al recibir el Premio al Mejor Trabajo en la categoría Otros por «PHB TOTAL CARE». • La innovación también tuvo su espacio propio: el Premio al Mejor Trabajo en Novedades I+D fue para «CLINICAL TOUCH LABEL», de CINTA PLAST. • En la categoría de industria, hogar, perfumería y cosmética, el primer premio fue para «TECNIUM», trabajo presentado por ETIQUETAS ANVER, mientras que el segundo premio correspondió a «DREFT», de LAPPÍ INDUSTRIAS GRÁFICAS. • El broche de oro de la velada lo puso el Premio del Público al Mejor Trabajo del Año 2026, votado directamente por los congresistas: «MONMULAN», de CORETI, se alzó con el galardón más popular de la noche, ratificando el talento y la capacidad creativa de sus autores. During the General Assembly, held on the first day, the Group of Quality and Environmental Managers (GRCMA) presented three new sector-specific guides: the Guide to Regulatory Compliance in the Labeling Sector, the Guide to Risk Management in Food Contact Labels (Migration), and the Template for Drafting Declarations of Conformity. The Study on the Level of Automation and Artificial Intelligence in the Labeling Sector, prepared by AIFEC, was also presented. “The future of the sector will depend largely on our collective ability to maintain strong, competitive companies prepared for the challenges ahead,” stated Manuel Deza, CEO of Coreti, at the opening of the Congress on Friday. Under the motto “Beyond the Label: New Opportunities for an Evolving Sector,” the Congress addressed the main challenges and trends shaping the presence and future of our industry through sponsored presentations, workshops, and technical sessions designed to offer a practical and action-oriented perspective. “We will discuss artificial intelligence, automation, sustainability, and regulation, as well as the role of quality and excellence standards, including the QAIFEC seal, as differentiating factors in an increasingly competitive and demanding market. But we will also focus on people,” explained José Carrasquer, president of AIFEC. Following a roundtable discussion on the QAIFEC seal, there were several presentations and workshops. The first presentation, given by Marcos Navarro Alcaraz, founder of Antites, focused on the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in the labeling sector. Marcos Navarro presented the current state of AI and automation implementation in the labeling and printing sector, based on the results of a study conducted among companies in the industry. He explained that the research shows the sector is still in an early stage of adopting these technologies, with limited use and a widespread lack of defined implementation strategies. The study highlights a significant gap between the existing interest in artificial intelligence and its practical application. In Navarro’s opinion, this situation is mainly due to a lack of specialized training, technical knowledge, and qualified talent. He also emphasized that automation is more developed in production processes than in administrative and management areas. The CEO of Antites pointed out that the main opportunities for improvement lie in administrative automation, the integration of ERP systems with production processes, and the use of data analysis and prediction tools. In his view, the main obstacle to progress is not financial, but rather organizational and training-related, since most companies are willing to invest in these technologies. During his presentation, Navarro explained the various technologies available for business automation. Among them, he highlighted robotic process automation (RPA), capable of performing repetitive tasks by following predefined instructions; APIs, which enable integration and communication between applications; and different types of artificial intelligence, such as predictive AI, natural language processing, and generative AI. He also addressed the evolution toward artificial intelligence agents, systems capable of making decisions autonomously. However, he cautioned that these tools still require human oversight due to the possibility of errors, biases, or misinterpretations of information. To illustrate the real-world applications of these technologies, he presented several use cases related to invoice management, order processing, document management, administrative notifications, and human resources processes. He explained that these solutions allow for increased operational efficiency, reduced errors, streamlined management, and fostered business growth without a proportional increase in human resources. In conclusion, Navarro argued that artificial intelligence and automation are already accessible tools for companies of all sizes Los Premios AIFEC 2026 reconocen la labor, la creatividad y la innovación de las empresas del sector de etiquetas. The AIFEC 2026 Awards recognize the work, creativity and innovation of companies in the label sector.
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