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Tickets for this year’s AUSPACK Leaders Forum, taking place on 18-19 May at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, are now on sale at special early bird rates. Book now and save up to $300.

Held during AUSPACK on 18-19 May, the Leaders Forum will cover themes of future technology, sustainability and the circular economy, investment and collaboration, future supply chain, adapting and diversifying for commercial success, and the future workforce. 

The program is expanding fast and an impressive list of speakers have been added to the line-up.

Key topics the forum will be focusing on include:

  • Organisational transformation: learn how to prepare yourself and your team to harness the future strategies and technologies;
  • Technology and automation: de-risk your innovation spend by assessing what’s working for others;
  • Sustainability demands: hear how forward-thinking companies are matching consumer demand to innovate new products;
  • Supply chain disruption: discover how to build a robust supply chain; and
  • Consumer habits: looking at the trends, discovering what this will mean for your business, and how you can tap into the ‘next big thing’. 

“As Australia emerges from the lockdowns and restrictions of Covid, the need to learn from others and broaden our experiences has never been more important,” said Louisa Theobald, curator of the forum. 

Hear more from Louisa in this video update.

“The Leaders Forum will bring together the thought leaders, game changers and big discussions the industry needs to hear, and offers the first opportunity for leaders to come together face-to-face in over two years.

“If your organisation is serious about people, planet and profit, the Leaders Forum is critical. Benchmark your progress, inspiring your next steps, and connecting you with like-minded forward thinkers.” 

Speakers include:

  • Belinda Anderson, head of marketing, Coles Own Brand
  • Jean Baillard, general manager, TerraCycle
  • Greg Calvert, co-founder and director, FreshChain Systems
  • Paul Chatfield, vice-president – marketing, Modelez International
  • Melissa Crawford, general manager for future workforce, Vector NZ
  • Brooke Donnelly, CEO, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)
  • Allan Frydman, founder and managing director, DC Works
  • Diem Fuggersberger, founder and CEO, Berger Ingredients
  • Gavin Ger, joint-CEO and commercial director, Laava
  • Emma Greenhatch, CEO and food agribusiness network/director, Turbine Sunshine Coast
  • Mikey Hart, creative director, Hulsbosch
  • Rose Herceg, chief strategy officer, WPP AUNZ
  • David Inderias, co-founder and CEO, Fresh Supply Co.
  • Jennifer Keegan, head of retail and product portfolio delivery group business enablement, Woolworths Group
  • Christian Ruberg, future digital manufacturing lead, CSIRO
  • Richard Smith, director of sustainability, Amcor
  • Brendan Stayte, solutions consultant, Australia Post
  • Andrew Steele, director – retail, GS1 Australia
  • Kate Whitehead, managing director, Avant Group
  • Luke Wood, CEO and founder, Escavox

Limited Super Early Bird tickets are available at 20 per cent off until 18 March, so secure your spot today.

Book your ticket from the event website now for $1200, and save yourself $300.

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