Young Professionals Network
Shaping the future of the label industry
The FINAT Young Professionals Network (YPN) exists to enable an open and free community for young professionals in the label industry where they can meet like-minded people to develop personally and together, make a difference in the label industry. It is our mission to interact via online and offline events to bring industry players together and to inspire an open community to enable free thinking which would lead to innovation and development in the label industry.
Who can join the Young Professionals Network?
YPN aims to reach young professionals (age limit 40) in all layers of FINAT member companies that are looking to get introduced to or create a network in the label industry community and are also looking for support with their own personal development to enhance their business skills.
YPN welcomes all young professionals that want to learn about all new and upcoming trends and want to work together on the future of the label industry in an open and honest environment, so that possible new business opportunities and ideas can be taken back to their respective companies.
FINAT YPN Workshop 2025: Unlock your creative potential
Creativity is no longer a mystery - it's a skill that anyone can learn and master, and it’s essential for the future of business. Join André van Straten for an engaging workshop tailored to young professionals in the label industry. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll discover practical ways to enhance your creative abilities and drive innovation in your organization. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and stand out in the evolving business landscape!
In this interactive workshop, attendees learn how they can master creativity skills.
- What is creativity and how to enhance your own skills?
- How to recognize and react to good innovative ideas?
- Mini-game and interactive exercises, including the use of AI tools.
A ticket includes a welcoming and fun activity on Tuesday evening 20 May, the workshop (morning session) on Wednesday 21 May, followed by lunch.
Bonus! Register for both the YPN workshop and the FINAT European Label Forum (21-23 May 2025) and benefit from a special package deal.
FINAT YPN Online training 2025: Work smarter, not harder!
Sanne Cornelissen is the go-to expert in efficient working and AI. As a behavioral psychologist, AI specialist, and efficiency enthusiast, her mission is clear: work smarter to live better.
Her method combines insights from behavioral psychology with cutting-edge AI tools for practical life hacks. The result? More peace of mind, focus, and real outcomes. Organizations like Uber, the Dutch Ministry of Defense, and leading law firm Houthoff are already saving hours every week thanks to her expertise.
With her energetic and engaging presentation style, she makes AI accessible to everyone, tackling critical topics like burnout and work-life balance head-on. Her practical approach convinces both tech novices and AI enthusiasts alike, leading to what matters most: more time for what truly counts.
In this online training, attendees learn how to use the right AI tools to their benefit.
- A unique mix of behavioral insights with cutting-edge AI tools for practical life hacks.
- Save hours every week with practical and accessible AI tools.
- Tackle the challenge of work-life balance head on.
The online training was held on Wednesday 5 March. The recording is available to all registrants (contact the FINAT Secretariat in case you wish to register and access the recording).
Previous YPN Workshop (2024): From Energy Eater to Energy Giver!
This interactive YPN workshop, led by Gen-Z expert Laura Bas, equipped our young professionals with the tools and strategies to harness your unique strengths and turn energy drainers into energy givers. Read the report >>
An example of what our young professionals gained during this YPN workshop:
- Discover the power of Gen Z: Learn how your unique perspective and skills can drive positive change in the workplace.
- Identify energy eaters: Understand what demolishes your motivation and develop strategies to overcome them.
- Become an energy giver: Learn how to transform draining tasks into empowering experiences.
- Master practical tools: Gain valuable insights on dealing with resistance and optimizing processes.
Bonus! Register for both the YPN workshop and the FINAT European Label Forum (22-24 May 2024) and benefit from a special package deal.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with fellow young professionals! Join the YPN!
We want to share our thoughts and encourage our industry to engage and start the conversation on subjects that matter to us. Here is the issue on personal branding.
Learn what the FINAT YPN is about by viewing the webinar of 22 September 2020.
Watch what the FINAT Young Professional Network (YPN) is about and get an impression of their events. Read the Q&A with some of our young professionals at Labelexpo Europe
The YPN has organized various events especially for young professionals (younger than 40) in the label industry. A highlight is their yearly global congress with a programme including a company visit, interactive presentations, and workshops. See reports on previous events in the right menu and below as downloads. View the recent blog by Mikaela Harding on the next generation here. For upcoming events, view the event calendar on this website.
