Digital Product Passports - A Headache Or Opportunity For Our Industry
Watch on demand: Are Digital Product Passports a regulatory burden or an opportunity for entertainment technology manufacturers?
In this PLASA Show 2026 panel discussion, manufacturers from BishopSound and Instagrid share their experiences of preparing for and implementing Digital Product Passports (DPPs), examining the practical challenges and potential benefits for businesses across the entertainment technology industry.
From navigating emerging EU requirements to organising product data and improving supply chain transparency, the discussion considers how manufacturers can prepare for change while creating opportunities to strengthen sustainability, customer engagement and product lifecycle management.
Key topics explored:
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Understanding DPP requirements: What Digital Product Passports mean for manufacturers and how regulatory timelines differ between product categories.
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Preparing product information: The challenges of gathering, organising and managing component, supplier and lifecycle data.
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Choosing the right approach: The practical considerations of developing an in-house system or working with specialist providers.
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Product identification and tracking: How QR codes and digital records can improve traceability throughout a product's life.
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Sustainability and circularity: Supporting repair, resale, recycling and more responsible product management.
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Business opportunities: How greater transparency and accessible product information could strengthen competitiveness and customer relationships.
Watch the full discussion for first-hand insights into how manufacturers are approaching Digital Product Passports, the lessons learned and the opportunities they could create for the industry.
