4th - 5th March 2024
Agenda
Redefining the entire packaging lifecycle for a circular, sustainable future
DAY 1 – 4th March 2024
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION
08:55 – 09:00
CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
09:00 - 09:30
The future of sustainable packaging: Solutions for right now & the future
- How the current trends and models of production and consumption are driving challenges in sustainable packaging design and responsible waste management
- Why a collaborative approach – involving all actors in the supply chain – is crucial for driving the systematic changes to create a more circular future for packaging
09:30 - 10:00
REVOLUTIONIZING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND STRATEGIES FOR A GREENER TOMORROW: PIONEERING SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION
- How crafting packaging with lasting purpose contributes to a greener future by reusing packing materials and incorporating refillable products
- Utilizing sustainably sourced products to further reduce environmental impact
- Analyzing excess packaging materials to reduce costs and reduce carbon footprint in production and transportation of goods
10:00 - 10:30
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING STRATEGIES: NAVIGATING MATERIAL SOURCING CHALLENGES AND HOW TO SEIZE ECO-FRIENDLY OPPORTUNITIES
- Addressing the evolving landscape of sustainability regulations and their impact on packaging design and practices
- Exploring innovative eco-friendly materials that balance performance, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility in packaging
- Discussing the transition from linear to circular packaging models, considering reuse, recycling, and extended producer responsibility
- Analyzing how sustainable packaging aligns with consumer values and contributes to brand loyalty and recognition
10:35 - 11:25
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 - 12:00
AUTOMATING TOMORROW: EXPLORING CUTTING-EDGE ROBOTIC PACKAGING FOR STREAMLINING EFFICIENCY AND ENHANCING INNOVATION
- Investigating the latest advancements in robotic packaging, reshaping industry standards with automation and precision
- Understanding how robots optimize packaging lines, reducing errors, enhancing speed, and improving overall efficiency
- Exploring the diverse roles of robots in packaging, from pick-and-place tasks to complex customization
- Discovering the potential for robots to work alongside humans, combining human creativity with robotic precision
- Integrating AI and IoT technologies in robotic packaging systems for real-time monitoring and adaptability
12:00 - 12:30
AI AND PROTOTYPING: REVOLUTIONIZING PACKAGING INNOVATION
- Exploring how AI analytics can guide packaging design decisions by predicting consumer preferences and trends
- How rapid prototyping revolutionizes packaging development, enabling iterative testing and refinement
- Unveiling AI-powered smart packaging’s potential to enhance user experience and provide real-time data
- Embracing synergy between designers, engineers, and technologists to foster innovative packaging solutions
- Investigating how AI optimizes material use and logistics, driving eco-friendly practices in packaging manufacturing
- Understanding how AI, prototyping, and collaboration pave the way for transformative packaging advancements in years ahead
12:30 - 13:00
MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY AND ECO-FRIENDLINESS THROUGH CORRUGATED PACKAGING
- Exploring corrugate’s role in minimizing material waste and energy consumption within packaging processes
- Utilizing techniques to enhance corrugated packaging’s structural integrity while reducing material usage
- Harnessing innovative corrugated materials that prioritize recyclability, compostability, and reduced environmental impact
- How corrugated packaging solutions can improve logistics efficiency, reducing emissions and costs
- Exploring creative print and design approaches that showcase brands’ commitment to eco-friendly practices on corrugated packaging
- Case studies demonstrating how corrugate materials contribute to closed-loop systems and circular economy principles
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Packaging Innovation
- Marketing & Branding
- Additives for Innovative Packaging Design
- Food Contact Materials
- Flexible Packaging Solutions
- Testing & Analysis
- Innovative Glass Packaging Solutions
- Sustainable Pallet and Container Solutions
- Biodegradable Materials
- Shelf-Life Extension
- Brand Protection & Anti-counterfeiting
- Smart Packaging Technologies
- Leak Detection Solutions
- Packaging Procurement
- Labelling & Traceability
- Antimicrobial Packaging
- Packaging Sterilization / Decontamination
- Packaging Recyclability
- Active Packaging
- Bio-based PET
- Lifecycle Management
- Linear Efficiency & Accumulation
- Packaging Engineering
- Automation/Robotics
- Circular Economy
- Packaging Design
- E-Commerce Packaging
- Packaging Sustainability
- Digital Printing
- Research & Development
- Design and Visualisation Software
- Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Packaging Materials
- 3D Printing
13:05 - 13:55
LUNCH
14:00 - 14:30
Advanced recycling: The potential, the drawbacks and the role of chemical recycling in a net-zero world
- Insight into the latest technologies, the applications and the potential to transform packaging waste
- What are the criticisms of new technologies and can these be addressed in a way that delivers for all stakeholders?
- How to account for the carbon cost associated with advanced recycling methods to ensure the ‘solutions’ consider the full impact
14:30 – 15:00
Material innovation in action: Practical examples of collaborating to implement sustainable design
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In this session, we’ll provide a number of practical case studies that showcase sustainable packaging design in practice such as lightweighting, downsizing, secondary packaging and labelling. We’ll assess the process that we must go through to identify the right opportunities and overcome the key challenges to ensure packaging works for the consumer, the environment and business reality.
15:00 – 15:30
UPCYCLED MATERIALS: CRAFTING A SECOND LIFE THROUGH INNOVATIVE PACKAGING
- Making the most out of upcycled materials in products while simultaneously considering environmental conservation
- Significantly reducing dependency on single-use plastics and waste in manufacturing and packaging
- Reduces the need for virgin resources, conserving energy, water, and raw materials required for traditional packaging production
15:35 - 16:25
COFFEE BREAK
16:30 - 17:00
INNOVATING PACKAGING DESIGN: INSPIRING, ENHANCING, AND REVOLUTIONIZING WITH CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
- Embracing creative methodologies and design thinking to reimagine packaging solutions for a customer-centric approach
- Exploring how AR technologies can revolutionize product packaging, engaging consumers like never before
- Harmonizing design and sustainability, creating packaging that’s both visually captivating and eco-friendly
- Discovering how IoT and sensor technologies are transforming packaging into interactive, informative, and secure tools
- How to leverage digital printing and AI-driven personalization for unique and targeted packaging
- Uncovering the power of collaborative design tools and techniques for efficient teamwork in the packaging industry
17:00 - 17:30
CAPTIVATING EXPERIENCES THROUGH LUXURY PACKAGING AND DESIGN INNOVATION
- How can design innovation and luxury materials create packaging that truly resonates with discerning consumers?
- Exploring strategies for designing packaging that imparts a sense of exclusivity and premium value
- Discuss the role of textures, scents, and visual elements in evoking luxury through packaging
- How can technology enhance luxury packaging, from personalized experiences to interactive features?
- Dissecting into the importance of cultural understanding in designing luxury packaging for diverse global markets
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Packaging Innovation
- Marketing & Branding
- Additives for Innovative Packaging Design
- Food Contact Materials
- Flexible Packaging Solutions
- Testing & Analysis
- Innovative Glass Packaging Solutions
- Sustainable Pallet and Container Solutions
- Biodegradable Materials
- Shelf-Life Extension
- Brand Protection & Anti-counterfeiting
- Smart Packaging Technologies
- Leak Detection Solutions
- Packaging Procurement
- Labelling & Traceability
- Antimicrobial Packaging
- Packaging Sterilization / Decontamination
- Packaging Recyclability
- Active Packaging
- Bio-based PET
- Lifecycle Management
- Linear Efficiency & Accumulation
- Packaging Engineering
- Automation/Robotics
- Circular Economy
- Packaging Design
- E-Commerce Packaging
- Packaging Sustainability
- Digital Printing
- Research & Development
- Design and Visualisation Software
- Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Packaging Materials
- 3D Printing
17:35 - 18:15
Panel Discussion: The roadmap beyond 2025: How can we align actors and approaches to ensure a realistic route to packaging targets
- What is still standing in the way of brands achieving their 2025 packaging targets? Is there a disconnect within packaging value chains?
- How can we align different actors to ensure more effective progress towards reduced packaging footprints?
- What lessons can be learnt from the most successful approaches to date, and what can be learnt from those that weren’t so successful?
- How to ensure accountability is shared across different actors to deliver a more coordinated approach to net zero goals
18:15 - 19:15
DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 - 5th March 2024
08:55 – 09:00
CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
09:00 – 09:30
DRIVING TRANSFORMATION TO REACH SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
- Best practices for sustainability and how you can adapt your packaging strategy to achieve net-zero
- Implementing cutting-edge strategies designed to infuse resilience, functionality, and efficiency into your daily operations
- Exploring the latest innovations in circular packaging models aimed at drastically reducing waste throughout the production process
- Keeping at the forefront of sustainable packaging practices that will shape the future of the industry
09:30 – 10:00
A Retailer’s view: How to deliver true sustainable packaging
- Introducing the preferred approach to packaging materials and formats
- Optimising packaging to deliver true sustainability
- Future areas of innovation and research
10:00 - 10:30
SUSTAINABILITY EMBEDDED: REVOLUTIONIZING FLEXIBLE PACKAGING PROCESSES
- Leveraging product creation for sustainable packaging solutions and measurable environmental benefits
- Establishing Science-Based Targets to align with global sustainability objectives
- Exploring transparent communication sustainability goals and tracking progress in flexible packaging
- Examining the role of transportation and circular practices in enhancing flexible packaging’s ecological footprint
10:35 - 11:25
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 – 12:00
INTERACTIVE PACKAGING REDEFINED: DESIGNING FOR ENGAGEMENT AND MULTIFUNCTIONALITY
- Discovering how interactive, multifunctional packaging contributes to reduced waste and enhances brand value
- Mastering the art of captivating packaging through precision die-cut patterns for unparalleled visual appeal
- Exploring origami’s magic, creating packaging that transforms into functional shapes, enhancing engagement and utility
- Elevating packaging’s tactile allure with embossed and debossed textures for an immersive consumer experience
- Packaging designs that evolve into storage or secondary use, aligning with sustainability goals
- Harnessing clear windows to grant consumers a tantalizing peek, enhancing product allure and fostering transparency
12:00 – 12:30
PACKAGING INNOVATIONS DRIVING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
- Exploring the latest eco-friendly materials, from bioplastics to recycled options, revolutionizing packaging
- Discussing strategies for closing the packaging loop, reducing waste, and promoting recycling
- Discovering effective marketing and labeling approaches to educate consumers on sustainable choices
- Uncovering how streamlined supply chains can reduce packaging waste and minimize environmental impact
- Analyzing current and upcoming regulations shaping the packaging industry’s sustainable future
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Packaging Innovation
- Marketing & Branding
- Additives for Innovative Packaging Design
- Food Contact Materials
- Flexible Packaging Solutions
- Testing & Analysis
- Innovative Glass Packaging Solutions
- Sustainable Pallet and Container Solutions
- Biodegradable Materials
- Shelf-Life Extension
- Brand Protection & Anti-counterfeiting
- Smart Packaging Technologies
- Leak Detection Solutions
- Packaging Procurement
- Labelling & Traceability
- Antimicrobial Packaging
- Packaging Sterilization / Decontamination
- Packaging Recyclability
- Active Packaging
- Bio-based PET
- Lifecycle Management
- Linear Efficiency & Accumulation
- Packaging Engineering
- Automation/Robotics
- Circular Economy
- Packaging Design
- E-Commerce Packaging
- Packaging Sustainability
- Digital Printing
- Research & Development
- Design and Visualisation Software
- Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Packaging Materials
- 3D Printing
12:30 – 13:30
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Table 1: Designing sustainable material packaging solutions for the future
Table 2: Strategies to capture consumer attention in a crowded CPG environment
Table 3: Utilizing IoT and data analytics for enhanced consumer understanding
Table 4: Packaging in e-commerce: striking the balance between protection, efficiency, and sustainability
Table 5: Packaging solutions for reducing food waste and enhancing freshness
Table 6: Sustainable packaging metrics: defining and measuring success in a complex landscape
Table 2: Strategies to capture consumer attention in a crowded CPG environment
Table 3: Utilizing IoT and data analytics for enhanced consumer understanding
Table 4: Packaging in e-commerce: striking the balance between protection, efficiency, and sustainability
Table 5: Packaging solutions for reducing food waste and enhancing freshness
Table 6: Sustainable packaging metrics: defining and measuring success in a complex landscape
13:35 - 14:25
LUNCH
14:30 - 15:00
Tackling single-use packaging waste
- Packaging represents a large portion of the total waste generated in Sweden. Moreover, packaging is one of the primary uses of virgin materials in the EU, with 40 % of plastics and 50 % of paper used destined for packaging
- Reusable packaging is among the most effective solutions to reduce plastic consumption and the generation of unmanaged plastic waste. Businesses and policymakers are eager to scale reusable packaging solutions but find it challenging to do so. How can this be tackled?
15:00 - 15:30
Panel Discussion: How brands can tackle common misconceptions to educate consumers, protect brand value and drive more sustainable consumption
- What are the common packaging misconceptions that can drive unsustainable purchasing practices? How can we communicate this complexity?
- When plastic is the best choice, how can we communicate that nuance to consumers?
- Old habits die hard: How to educate and incentivise consumers to enable more sustained behaviour change and drive more widespread adoption