Annual European Packaging Summit 2015

Defining the next generation of packaging innovations

The packaging industry is constantly developing both strategically and technically to meet the shifting demands of the consumer and end-user. The 4th Annual Global Packaging Summit 2015 is the perfect opportunity to explore innovative packaging strategies to reduce costs, it also gave access to the latest developments in packaging materials plus highlights creative ideas proven to grow your brand through packaging design.

We are thrilled to announce that we are now accepting papers to be presented at next year’s event which will be held in Barcelona, Spain from 26-28 January 2015. We are particularly looking for experts and forward-thinkers who could contribute case studies, best practices and expertise in the areas that our annual survey has identified as crucial for packaging leaders. For each area we have listed the percentage of respondents that rated it as ‘critical’ or ‘of importance’.

The top 5 were:

• Effective Cost Reduction Strategies – 98%

• Managing the Impact of Industry Regulation – 95%

• Developments in Sustainable Packaging Solutions – 93%

• New & Innovative Packaging Materials – 92%

• Packaging Branding, Marketing & Interdepartmental Collaboration – 90%