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Do you have something to say about Packaging Globalisation?

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is currently recruiting speakers for its 2018 National Conference in Queensland. 

To be held at the Marriott Resort in Surfers Paradise on 2 and 3 May, the educational program will cover a broad range of topics relating to the theme of Packaging Globalisation.

The conference is aimed at packaging designers, technologists, engineers, sales and marketing professionals, and is the largest packaging and processing conference of its kind in Australia and New Zealand.

Run by industry for industry, the AIP National Conference is a part of the annual Packaging & Processing Week.

If you or someone you know is interested in being considered for a speaking role, you are invited to submit a speaker abstract for consideration under the theme Packaging Globalisation, by 17 November, 2017.

To download the Call for Speakers application form click here: AIP_2018_NC_Call_For_Papers.pdf.

Stars in the making

Alongside the National Conference, the AIP will be hosting the 2018 WorldStar Packaging Awards, the 2018 Packaging & Processing Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards, and 2018 World Packaging Organisation Board Meetings.

It is anticipated that over 25 countries will be represented during the week's activities which will ensure that your brand, company and solutions will be promoted on a global scale.

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