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The Future Of Packaging

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
University Club of Chicago

The Future of Packaging 2023 will return to the University Club of Chicago on Tuesday, May 2!

Brought to you by Smithers and L.E.K. Consulting, The Future of Packaging is the premier event in North America dedicated to providing timely, insightful content to the C-suite and investors in the packaging industry. This exclusive, invitation-only program regularly attracts commercial leaders and financial sponsors in the packaging sector to discuss the key opportunities for value creation in the packaging industry. During this year’s event, you’ll be able to:

  • Build relationships with senior executives in the packaging industry including brand owners, converters, and investors
  • Learn about the latest updates, trends, and new technologies in the market
  • Network with industry experts to make profitable connections for the growth of your business


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Registration is now open! Apply through the link below to confirm your registration at The Future of Packaging 2023.

 

2023 Panelist Preview

Anh Marella - Avery Dennison

Anh Marella

Senior Marketing Director, NA Strategic Innovation & Sustainability at Avery Dennison
Alicemarie Geoffrion - DHL Supply Chain North America

Alicemarie Geoffrion

President, Packaging at DHL Supply Chain North America
Bob Beckler  - TemperPack

Bob Beckler

Chief Executive Officer at TemperPack
Jie Yan - PepsiCo

Jie Yan

Sr. Manager, Packaging Innovation at PepsiCo

2023 Agenda Preview

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Registration
Opening Remarks
Keynote Presentation Coming Soon!
Panel #1 : E-commerce, Fulfillment Center Automation, and Packaging: Where is it going?
Panel #2 : Specialty Materials Enabling Sustainability in the Packaging Ecosystem
Panel #3: How are Brand Owners Approaching Supply Chain Management and How Can Converters Capitalize on their Latest Needs?
Closing Keynote
Closing Remarks
Evening Reception

2023 Advisory Board

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Sameer Talsania - PepsiCo

Sameer Talsania

Director | R&D External Innovation at PepsiCo
Chuck Redfearn - Sonoco

Chuck Redfearn

Director, Innovation & Chief Dot Connector at Sonoco
Justin Albert - Baird

Justin Albert

Managing Director, Packaging at Baird
Karin von Kienlin - L.E.K. Consulting

Karin von Kienlin

Partner at L.E.K. Consulting
Thilo Henkes - L.E.K. Consulting

Thilo Henkes

Managing Director at L.E.K. Consulting
Ciaran Little - Smithers

Ciaran Little

VP, Americas & Asia Pacific, Information Division at Smithers

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