RIPT Kolkata Announces 4-Day Workshop on AI Applications in Printing Industry

26 February 2026: The Department of Printing Technology, Regional Institute of Printing Technology (RIPT), Kolkata, West Bengal, has announced a four-day online workshop titled “Applications of AI in the Printing Industry (AAIPI)”, scheduled to be held on April 11, 12, 18, and 19, 2026. The initiative reflects the institute’s ongoing efforts to promote knowledge sharing and professional upskilling in the printing and graphic communication sector, particularly in the context of rapidly advancing digital and intelligent technologies.

The workshop is designed as a hands-on and practice-oriented programme aimed at introducing participants to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern printing workflows. It will cover a wide range of topics including fundamentals of AI and machine learning, applications in digital printing and prepress automation, predictive maintenance of printing equipment, workflow optimisation and AI-driven quality assurance. Special emphasis will also be placed on defect detection, information management, image analysis, and data-driven colour management for achieving consistent print quality.

An eminent panel of experts from academia and industry will deliver lectures and interactive sessions during the programme. The list of keynote speakers includes Manu Choudhury, Director, CDC Printers, Dr. Arpitam Chatterjee from Jadavpur University, Avijit Kar from Jadavpur University, Parmeshwar Patidar, CEO of Indus Analytics, ShriIndukalpa Saikia from Heidelberg India and Das Damodaran from Farb Technologies, Shankhya Debnath, Lecturer & HoD, Dept of Printing Technology, RIPT and Pritam Ghosh, Lecturer in Computer Science and Technology, RIPT. Their diverse expertise spans areas such as digital printing, information management, workflow technologies, predictive maintenance, print metrology and print quality assurance.

The programme is open to a wide range of participants, including senior professionals from the printing industry, production managers, quality assurance personnel, academicians, researchers, and students in printing technology and allied disciplines. It aims to equip participants with both conceptual understanding and practical insights into integrating AI tools and techniques within printing processes.

The workshop is expected to significantly benefit professionals in the printing sector by enabling them to adapt to the ongoing digital transformation of the industry. By gaining exposure to AI-driven tools and methodologies, participants will be better positioned to enhance operational efficiency, reduce process variability, and improve overall print quality. The programme will also help professionals develop data-driven decision-making capabilities, supporting predictive maintenance, workflow optimisation and intelligent quality control.

Registrations for the workshop will open on March 1, 2026. The early bird registration fee is set at INR1,500 for registrations made between March 1 and March 20, while a late registration fee of INR2,000will be applicable from March 21 to April 9, 2026. The last date for registration and fee payment is April 9, 2026.

Established in 1956, the Regional Institute of Printing Technology, Kolkata, is a premier government institution dedicated to education and training in printing, photography, and multimedia technology. Through initiatives such as this workshop, RIPT continues to strengthen its role as a centre of excellence, fostering industry-relevant learning and bridging the gap between academia and emerging technological advancements in the print domain.

Program webpage: https://shankhya.github.io/trainings/aaipi.html

Registration link: https://forms.gle/9Vtwy2m1LLyoLzUc9