The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in partnership with Informa Markets, will be running the fifth annual Global Packaging Forum as an in-person event on the first day (14 June) of this year’s ProPak Asia.
With 20 speakers already confirmed from across the globe, the AIP says each session will bring together expert global presenters who will be discussing various topics within the packaging realm, including circular and sustainable packaging design; designing out waste through packaging; the shift towards mono-material recyclable materials and packaging; how to maintain a balanced approach between the environmental impacts of packaging and food; and what is on the horizon for new innovations.
Some of the speakers are:
Ratanasiri Tilokskulchai, managing director, Tetra Pak Thailand
Pierre Pienaar, president, World Packaging Organisation (WPO)
Watid Watanyupaisan, applications development engineer, NatureWorks Asia Pacific
Nerida Kelton, vice president Sustainability & Save Food, World Packaging Organisation (WPO)
Pornchai Egpongphisit, vice president Flexible Packaging Platform, PTT Global Chemical Group
Gian Paolo Crasta, executive director, UCIMA
Chris Cester, packaging specialist, Flavour Makers
Yuki Saito, business development department Global Packaging Subdivision, Toppan Inc
Joe Foster, CEO, Close the Loop Group
Tom Egan, vice president, Industry Services PMMI
The full program is available on the AIP website here.
This workshop is free to attend and all attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance and one point per session towards the Certified Packaging Professional designation.
To attend the 5th annual Global Packaging Forum you must first register to attend ProPak Asia and then tick the box under conference to attend the forum.
