Venue
Marriott Chicago O’Hare
Marriott Chicago O’Hare, 8535 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL 60631, USA

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Event Date Tue May 21 UTC - Wed May 22 UTC (7 months ago)
In your timezone (EST): Mon May 20 8:00pm - Tue May 21 8:00pm
Location Marriott Chicago O’Hare
8535 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
Region All
Details

It is sets the standard on how the industry should connect and exchange ideas.

Our packaging conference is designed to provide packaging executives with current trends, strategic insights and best practices related to packaging innovation, design, materials and branding. This unique packaging event brings together leaders from across all industry sectors - food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, cosmetics, pharma, retail, toys and more - involved in the business of packaging. Network with over 150 of your fellow packaging leaders, connect with exhibitors, and learn from the top industry influencers as we explore strategies to drive packaging innovation, growth and profitability in an ever-evolving packaging world.

Design and Innovation:
• Highlighting strategies to ensure your brand stands out on the shelf and online
• Creating compelling consumer experiences through meaningful packaging designs
• Delivering a memorable and shareable unboxing experience
• Applying consumer insights and taking a holistic approach to packaging design
• Emotionally connecting with consumers through affecting brand storytelling

Materials and Technology:
• Discussing the latest operational and manufacturing strategies
• Exploring new material trends in flexible, glass, metal, paperboard and plastic packaging
• Revealing the latest packaging technology innovations
• Electronic packaging, smart labels and the Internet of Things
• Packaging for protecting, preserving and product safety

Sustainability
• Achieving more sustainable packaging
• Systematically eliminating waste throughout the product's lifecycle
• Understanding the state of recycling today and complex economics surrounding it
• Developing functional, convenient packaging to satisfy the modern shopper and sustainability goals
• Collaborating with suppliers to deliver responsibly sourced, sustainable packaging materials

Speakers

2024 Speakers

Peace Lee
Director, Packaging Design, Dell Technologies

Edward Ferguson
Chief Sustainability Officer, BlueTriton Brands

Joshua Reid
VP, R&D, Global Value and Technology, Kellogg Company

Alexandra Lanphier
Senior Manager, Conscious Beauty, Ulta Beauty

Liz Mellone
Worldwide Director, Packaging Innovation, Colgate-Palmolive

Rainer Struck
Global VP, Innovation Transformation, Mars