2025 GPI Annual Meeting
Join us in Grand Cayman for the GPI Annual Meeting!

The 2025 GPI Annual Meeting will take place April 10 - 12, 2025, at The Grand Cayman Marriott Resort.
For details on the schedule and optional tours, please click the tabs above. To reserve your room, use the link below.
Reserve Your Room
Sponsorship Opportunities
Take the opportunity to highlight your company at our Annual Meeting. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please reach out to Anna Singer via e-mail at anna@GPIonline.org or by phone at 847.868.2813.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Registration Options
Registration Options
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Price |
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Corporate Member
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$1,400.00 |
Associate Member
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$1,400.00 |
Corporate Member - Guest/Spouse
- First Time Attendees Reception/Welcome Reception and Dinner - Breakfast on Friday and Saturday - Closing Reception and Awards Dinner |
$525.00 |
Associate Member - Guest/Spouse
- First Time Attendees Reception/Welcome Reception and Dinner - Breakfast on Friday and Saturday - Closing Reception and Awards Dinner |
$525.00 |
Tour #1: Grand Cayman Stingray Excursion
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$140.00 |
Tour #2: Deep Sea Fishing
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$185.00 |
Joe O'Toole Golf Outing
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$240.00 |
Child Registration (under 18)
- First Time Attendees Reception/Welcome Reception and Dinner - Breakfast on Friday and Saturday - Closing Reception and Awards Dinner - No bars/alcohol are included with this registration type |
$250.00 |
Non-Member
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$1,800.00 |
Agenda
April 10 | |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Registration and Badge Pick Up |
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | First Time Attendees Reception |
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Welcome Reception and Dinner |
April 11 | |
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Registration and Badge Pick Up |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast Buffet |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | General Session |
12:30 PM - 1:40 PM | Annual Joe O'Toole Golf Tournament Tee Times |
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Optional Sting Ray City Tour |
April 12 | |
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Registration and Badge Pick Up |
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast Buffet |
9:00 AM - 11:35 AM | General Session and Speed Networking |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lunch |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Optional Deep Sea Fishing Tour |
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Closing Reception and Awards Dinner |
Optional Tours
Annual Joe O'Toole Golf Tournament
April 11 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM
$240 per person
The Annual Joe O'Toole Golf Tournament will be held at The North Sound Golf Club, which features the only 18-hole golf course in Grand Cayman. Enjoy a day of golfing amidst lush greenery and stunning ocean views. The course is suitable for golfers of all skill levels. Fee includes transportation to the golf course, lunch, greens fees and cart. Rental clubs are available for an additional fee.
Grand Cayman Stingray Excursion
April 11, 1:30 PM - 5 PM
$140 per person
Hop aboard our 65 ft luxury catamaran and let our crew take you out into the dazzling azure waters of the North Sound. When we arrive at the sandbar, you can join the stingrays swimming in the ocean. As you pet and play with these lovable creatures, you’ll soon understand why they’re called the “puppies of the sea”.
Our second stop is a breathtaking coral reef teeming with life. Dive into the water again and enjoy the otherworldly views as you snorkel.
Deep Sea Fishing-SOLD OUT
April 12, 1 PM - 5 PM
Capt. Marvin's Watersports is privileged to have excellent, experienced captains who will help you catch that big marlin, tuna, or wahoo. One of the great advantages of deep sea fishing in Grand Cayman is that our deep water is not far from shore, so you do not have to spend hours of your time just getting to the fishing areas.
The price of the deep sea fishing tour includes gear, bait, captain, and mate, plus ice water and fruit punch on board the boat. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages on board as well. The tradition in Grand Cayman is that 1/3 of the catch (or an edible amount, whichever is smaller) goes to those fishing, and 2/3 of the catch goes to the boat.
Session Descriptions
Keynote Address: "The KPI’s of health and wellness: how to successfully run your wellness like you run your business"
Speaker: Dan Miller
Obesity and health related diseases are costing trillions of dollars in healthcare spending, absenteeism, lost work time, productivity, and the early death of our loved ones. The biggest issue faced by employees and executives alike is that the health and wellness space, seemingly led by fitness influencers on social media, is confusing and seems to change every other week.
In this program, Dan will demystify what vibrant wellness truly is. Using objective measurements and modern longevity-based research, he will show you what measurements are important, how to measure them, and what actions should be considered to move these metrics closer to real health and longevity.
This program also contains discussion around how employers can incorporate these wellness metrics in the workplace. And, when combined with an education program, can reduce healthcare spending and help employees realize a longer, fuller, happier life.
Materials Science in Applications - Durables and Flexcon Overview
Speaker: Shreyas Chakravarti, Flexcon Company, Inc.
This session offers a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth view of Flexcon’s advanced manufacturing technologies, the wide range of market segments we serve, and our versatile material platforms. Attendees will learn how Flexcon’s expertise can be leveraged to meet the specific needs of their applications, driving innovation and efficiency.
The New Necal
Speaker: John Freismuth, Necal
NECAL Adhesives has been a trusted leader in advanced bonding solutions for automotive, appliance, and electronics industries—powering the products you use every day. If it’s adhesively attached, chances are NECAL made it happen!
Now, with new leadership at the helm, NECAL is entering a new era of innovation, efficiency, and customer-focused solutions.
In this session, we’ll explore what’s changing, how it will improve your business, and how partnering with NECAL can drive savings and better performance.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how NECAL is redefining adhesive excellence!.
Attorney-Client Privilege – When to Pick up the Phone: Legal Advice vs. Business Advice
Speaker: Christina Pannos, Pannos Law
Every person involved in the world of business is subject to concerns about the handling of sensitive, confidential, and privileged information. Christina Pannos takes us through the ins-and-outs of what does, and does not, constitute protected communication with attorneys, and why. She will also provide insight into one or two “hot legal topics” of the day.
Screen Room Automation 2025
Speaker: Ben Petsy, Saati Americas
This presentation will include an overview of the equipment and processes necessary to streamline workflow while allowing multi-tasking of existing screen room employees. Members will realize that they can either reduce headcount in the area, or apply existing resources to other areas of production. All information will be applied and based on current GPI member experiences.
2025 Annual Meeting Speaker Bios
Dan Miller
Keynote Speaker
Dan is an internationally renowned nutrition and fitness expert, developing health and wellness programs for all walks of life.
He has presented his strategies to millions world-wide; helping them to live longer and healthier lives, reduce healthcare costs, and achieve greater personal and workplace productivity. In 2023, Dan joined a very elite group of people and spoke to a live audience of over 750,000 people in Maharashtra India.
His programs, based on modern medical science and our evolutionary past, target longevity with less disease as their primary purpose and are designed to permanently end the fad dieting compulsion in order to allow the body to heal as nature intended.
Dan is not only a world leader in nutrition and fitness, he is a 40-year veteran of the martial arts. He has practiced, coached, and studied many disciplines including Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, and Tae Kwon Do. Physical feats are no stranger to Dan as he is also a former Guinness World Endurance Record holder for the 48 Hour Treadmill Marathon Event. Dan also hosts international expeditions every year for executives and their families to experience real adventure, indigenous cultures, and world-class ancient cuisines.
Dan holds three Master’s degrees in Business Administration; Strategic Leadership; and Project Management, and reads an average of 100 books a year to have a working knowledge of the human body and what can go awry when we stray from our primal beginnings. His education transcends nutrition, allowing him to identify with the challenges faced by today’s busy executives.
Dan is also the owner of Purest Mushrooms. They sell the absolute purest functional mushrooms on the planet.
Dan is an entrepreneur, business owner, author, speaker, scientist, adventurer, martial artist, scuba diver, mentor, and father.
Shreyas Chakravarti
Flexcon Company Inc.
Shreyas Chakravarti is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in commercial strategy and technical innovation across various industries. Currently serving as the Manager of the Durables business at Flexcon Company, Inc., Shreyas drives growth and innovation in the functional components and graphics applications sectors.
Shreyas brings a wealth of experience in materials science & a PhD in chemical engineering. His background includes significant achievements in product management, business process optimization, and market-driven approaches across industries such as energy storage, filtration, and engineered plastics. Shreyas continues to drive innovation in the durable labeling and functional components markets at Flexcon. Shreyas will be sharing insights in the technical and company presentations and looks forward to connecting with GPI membership.
John Freismuth
Necal Corporation
John Freismuth has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing, Lean principles, and process efficiency. As President and Co-owner of Empire Screen Printing and owner of NECAL Corporation, he is driving operational transformation through Lean methodologies, waste reduction, and customer-focused innovation. Under his leadership, NECAL is becoming a more agile, cost-effective, and reliable adhesive solutions provider, making it easier for businesses to achieve high-quality results with greater efficiency.
Christina Pannos
Pannos Law, LLC
Christina Pannos is owner and founder of Pannos Law, LLC, a law firm that specializes in representing and advocating for nonprofit organizations. The client base of the firm consists of trade associations, professional societies, charitable foundations, meeting and event planners, and other related entities. Christina has advised and represented clients in contract negotiation, corporate and non-profit structure, intellectual property protection and registration, commercial real estate leasing, employment, antitrust and data privacy. She has managed and represented an international art gallery and has worked for major international auction houses and museums in London and Chicago. Christina has presented to groups on issues including effective contract negotiation; licensing intellectual property; risk management; and data privacy, social media and security.
Christina attended Northwestern University (B.A. in Anthropology) and DePaul University College of Law (J.D.) She has a Masters in Art Business from Sotheby's Institute in London. Christina is an adjunct professor at DePaul University College of Law teaching several legal drafting courses.
Ben Petsy
SAATI
Ben Petsy is a 35 year veteran of screen making and screen reclaiming, starting as a road salesman in 1986. With a history of pre press screen making and screen reclaiming, as well as an experienced staff ready to assist in any aspect of screen automation, Saati and Ben Petsy are available to audit your screen throughput to achieve maximum results.
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