Calendar of Events
January
Jan 8-11 Material Handling Industry of America’s Promat 2007
McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL
Exhibits that feature manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, logistics and IT solutions for the supply chain
Jan 14-17 Northwest Food Manufacturing & Packaging Expo
Portland, OR
This unique event will provide comprehensive programs encompassing topics ranging from food sciences and technologies to energy efficiency solutions.
Jan 29-30 Global RFID-ROI Summit 2007
London, UK
The World’s Foremost Gathering of RFID Practitioners
Jan 30-Feb1 Package Design 2007 Conference & Technology Center
Orlando, FL
PTIS Attendee: Paul Schmidt
Package Design is a highly interactive event focused on design for production efficiency, superior performance, safe distribution, and stunning point-of-purchase impact that delights customers and drives sales at every level in the package value chain. Co-produced by Package Design Magazine.
February
Feb1-2 Interphex Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
INTERPHEX Puerto Rico is the pharmaceutical industry's respected source of innovation, education, and professional advancement for a globally important center of drug manufacturing, from process development through delivery to market.
Feb 4-5 Aseptipack
Orlando, FL
Global Forum on Aseptic Processing, Filling and Packaging.
Feb 4-6 Nova-Pack Americas
Orlando, FL
22nd International Conference on PET containers for food and beverage.
Feb 6-8 Consumer Trends Forum
Portland, OR
The Consumer Trends Forum will give you the tools you need to navigate in today's diverse and ever-changing marketplace so you can "connect the dots" between trends and consumers.
Feb 8-11 PACE Forum (Packaging and Converting Executive Forum)
Austria, Vienna
The packaging industry's leading event where VPs of Corporate Packaging, Senior Purchase Leaders, Brand Directors, Directors of Packaging Services and C-Level Executives from Europe and U.S.A can meet with Converters, Package Printers, OEM's and material suppliers to define effective profitable solutions for current and future packaging.
Feb 12 Partners in Packaging
Garden Grove, CA
PMMI's Partners in Packaging (PIP) events bring together equipment suppliers, materials providers and consumer and industrial goods companies for informal networking and education events.
Feb 12-15 WestPack 2007
Anaheim, CA
See the full range of packaging and processing products, including machinery and machinery components, containers, materials, custom automation technology, services, software, robotics...and more.
Feb 13-15 Plastec West
Anaheim, CA
PLASTEC West offers the opportunity to effectively and efficiently see, compare, and evaluate the complete range of product and service resources for the plastics processing industry.
Feb 20-21 Introduction to Pressure Sensitive Self-Adhesive Technology Workshop
Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA.
Phone: 703/821-3853
Feb 21-22 RFID Smart Labels USA
Boston, MA
This event features detailed user experiences and implementation case studies allowing you to learn the business case by market segment. The second day of the event gives you unrivalled assessment of all the RFID technologies, including for the first time a full day track dedicated to active RFID and real time locating systems.
Feb 22-23 The Future of Nanoplastics 2007
San Antonio, TX
At The Future of Nanoplastics 2007, you’ll get up-to-date on the latest research, products and technology in the marketplace while exploring how nanotechnology is improving the properties of plastic performance with a line-up of expert speakers from the companies that are revolutionizing the industry.
Feb 28-Mar 2 Flexible Packaging Assn. Annual Meeting
Aventura, FL
PTIS Attendee: Mike Richmond & Phil McKiernan
The Annual Meeting will provide industry-focused presentations on the impact of the Wal-Mart sustainable packaging initiative; what it means to be innovative in today’s competitive business market; and detail the impact Washington’s latest political developments could have on the flexible packaging industry.
Feb 28-Mar 2 The Summit Meeting of the Packaging Industry
St. Petersburg, FL
PTIS Attendee: Brian Wagner
This meeting provides unbiased insight and incredible value to new business development directors, procurement chiefs, supply chain supervisors, global marketing managers, and R&D/ technology innovation engineers at top brand-owner, converter, machinery, contract service provider, and financial/equity research firms.
March
Mar 6-8 Sustainability in Packaging
Orlando, FL
Sustainability in Packaging will help you define what sustainability means for your company and how this goal can be achieved through using resources in a more sustainable way without sacrificing your products' performance, maintaining low production costs, complying with existing regulations and meeting your customers objectives.
Mar 6-8 PEPP 2007 Polyethylene - Polypropylene Chain World Congress
Zurich, Switzerland
Topics include: Technology developments; Resin developments; Catalysts and additives; expert panel discussions.
Mar 7-10 Sino Pack 2007 - Chinese Export Commodities Fair
Guangzhou, PR China
The 14th China International Exhibition on Packaging Machinery & Materials.
Mar 8-9 HealthPack 2007
New Orleans, LA
The Event for Medical Device Packaging
Mar 11-15 TAPPI Papermakers & PIMA Intl. Leadership Conference
Jacksonville, FL
The inaugural event combining TAPPI Papermakers & PIMA Intl.
Mar 12-14 Hispanic Marketing
Miami, FL
The 2007 Innovations in Hispanic Marketing Conference will present the new and innovative in a program rich in brand case study experiences and the latest demographics and statistics, while at the same time offering the presentation of a broad cross-section of views on the hot button issues and trends that has become the hallmark of Innovations in Hispanic Marketing.
Mar 13-16 Propak Africa
Johannesburg, Africa
Experience the Art of Packaging at Africa's Largest Packaging & Processing Exhibition
Mar 14-16 Flexographic Process Color Printing Symposium
Mar 16-18 10th International Molded Fibre Product Seminar
San Diego, CA
Mar 19-22 Intl. Conference and Exhibition on Device Packaging
Scotsdale, AZ
This conference is dedicated to the challenges and technologies for packaging and devices of all types.
Mar 20-23 Sustainable Packaging Coalition
Brussels, Belgium
PTIS Attendee: Mike Richmond
Providing education on current issues and an opportunity to meet with other packaging industry executives focused on the sustainability issues around packaging.
Mar 24-27 Snaxpo
Hollywood, FL
The largest trade show that's created specifically for the snack food industry
Mar 25-28 Private Label Foods
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Destin, FL. ECRM. Phone: 440/498-0500
Mar 26-28 RFID World
Dallas, TX
Learn more about the latest advancements in sensors, identification, track & trace solutions.
Mar 27-30 Dimensions 2007
Orlando, FL
The International Forum on Transport Packaging.
Mar 27-29 Multilayer Packaging Films 2007
Cologne, Germany
The conference program covers a range of current technical and commercial issues facing the industry including the available materials, interlayer adhesion, quality control, food safety regulations, barrier properties, processing technology, applications and markets .
Mar 28-30 Global Release Liner Industry Conference
Hyatt Rosemont Hotel, Rosemont, IL. AWA. Phone: 703/821-3853
Mar 28 Pharmaceutical Packaging Forum
Philadelphia, PA
Hear leading experts share their experience and insight about packaging machinery and materials, including the high growth area of combination products.
Mar 30-April 2 Contract Packaging Assn. Annual Meeting
Tucson, AZ
The meeting will explore the many challenges facing companies as opportunities for contract packaging and services grow and expand.
April
April 16-18, 2007 11th Annual FUSE: Brand Identity & Package Design Event
Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, NYC
This event unites disciplines – marketing, design and packaging - for brand excellence and elevation.
Mention priority code: XM1907PTSN and save an additional $100
Apr 16-19 Fibre Box Association Annual Meeting
Orlando, FL
PTIS Attendee: Brian Wagner
Apr 24-26 SouthPack 2007
Atlanta, GA
The south’s total resource event for packaging solutions.
Apr 24-26 Interphex 2007
New York, NY
INTERPHEX gathers all of the pharmaceutical industry resources—equipment, technologies, ideas, strategies, suppliers, and partners—to help optimize every aspect of your operation, from process development and R&D through manufacturing and packaging.
Apr 24-29 National Assn. Of Container Distributors Annual Convention
Tucson, AZ
Convention includes: industry trends, packaging innovations and new technologies, networking opportunities, packaging awards and achievements.
Apr 24-26 PharmaMedDevice
New York, NY
The first event that fully illuminates the convergence of the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biologic industries.
Apr 24-26 INTERPHEX
New York, NY
INTERPHEX gathers all of the resources—equipment, technologies, ideas, strategies, suppliers, and partners—to help optimize every aspect of your operation, from process development and R&D through manufacturing and packaging.
Apr 25-27 RFID World Asia 2007
Singapore, China
The largest gathering of the region’s elite circle of RFID practitioners.
Apr 30-May 2 RFID Journal LIVE! 2007
Orlando, FL
Where the global RFID community—end users, leading vendors, systems integrators, consultants and others—gathers to plan strategies, network, buy and sell, learn and share ideas.
May
May 10 Eastern Equipment Committee of IoPP
Warren, NJ
Various speakers discuss packaging equipment.
May 1-3 Global Pouch Forum
St. Petersburg, FL
Now in its 10th year, the Global Pouch Forum & Technology Exhibition (formerly Stand-Up Pouches Conference) is widely recognized as the world's leading event focused on market trends, technologies, equipment, materials, and processes for stand-up and all pouch formats.
May 8-10 PACex International 2007
Toronto, Canada
Canada’s national packaging, food process, material handling and logistics show.
May 15-17 Packaging Summit & Conference
Rosemont, IL
The global crossroads for innovation & sustainable solutions in packaging.
May 15-18 TOTAL Processing & Packaging
Birmingham, UK
The UK’s processing and packaging show.
May16-18 2nd RFID Solutions Expo and Conference in Tokyo
Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan, Reed Exhibitions Japan, Ltd., Fax: 011/81.3.33349.8500
May 23-24 VERPACKUNG West
Dortmund, Germany
Western Germany’s showcase for innovative packaging solutions.
May 23-24 Luxe Pack New York
New York, NY
Innovations in luxury goods packaging.
May 23 Packaging Automation Forum 2007
Chicago, IL
Discover how today's packaging controls and information technologies can increase profit for your company.
May 29-31 PACKTECH AND FOODTECH
Shanghai, China
A comprehensive supply about packaging and food processing industry, especially fitted to the Chinese market.
June
June 4-7 CMM Intl.
Rosemont, IL
The converting machinery/materials conference and exposition.
June 4-7 U Connect 07
Orlando, FL
Supply chain management seminar and conferences.
June 12-14 MD&M East/Atlantic Design and Manufacturing/Plastec East Expo
New York, NY
MD&M East is the one stop resource for medical device design and manufacturing.
June 12-14 EastPack2007
New York, NY
EastPack brings you convenient access to the latest technologies, products, and packaging solutions.
June 13-16 Propak Asia
Bitec, Thailand
Asia’s leading processing, filling and packaging event.
June 20 Partners in Packging
Kansas City, MO
PMMI's Partners in Packaging (PIP) events bring together equipment suppliers, materials providers and consumer and industrial goods companies for informal networking and education events.
June 21-24 Taipei Pack
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei International Packaging Industry Show. Held concurrently with Food Taipei 2007 and Foodtech Taipei 2007.
June 26-29 ExpoPack Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
View the latest trends in packaging, processing and converting technology. Produced by PMMI.
July
July 10-12 ProPak China 2007
Shanghai, China
The 13th International Processing, Packaging and End-line Printing Exhibition.
July 11-13 7th Annual Shopper Insights in Action Event
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, IL
Mention priority code: XM1915PTSN and save an additional $100
July 11 Partners in Packaging
Exton, PA
PMMI's Partners in Packaging (PIP) events bring together equipment suppliers, materials providers and consumer and industrial goods companies for informal networking and education events.
July 15-17 Cosmoprof North America
Las Vegas, NV
The most comprehensive and international professional beauty industry show on the continent. From manufacturers to distributors, salon owners to spa professionals, importers to retail buyers, more than 20,000 industry professionals visit Cosmoprof North America's four pavilions.
September
Sept 9-12 Graph Expo and PackPrint
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Package printing and converting expo.
Sept 18-20 HBA Health & Beauty America
New York, NY
A one-stop destination for all your skin care, fragrance, personal care, wellness and cosmetics requirements.
Sept 25-27 Sustainable Packaging Forum
Pittsburgh, PA
The 3rd annual Forum will deliver comprehensive and unbiased analysis of the three tenets of sustainability "economic, social, environment " and their impact on sustainable operations and their bottom-line impact on sustainable package production.
Sept 26-29 Labelexpo Europe
Brussels, Belgium
The world's largest event for the label, product decoration, web printing and converting industry.
October
Oct 1-3 Proof: Market Research & Strategy Development for Package Design Conference
Wyndham Hotel in Chicago, IL
The Proof Conference targets packaging professionals involved at the earliest stages of creativity; marketing, consumer planning, brand and product management strategists; and retailers.
Oct 15-17 PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
PACK EXPO International will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors’ state-of-the-art advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials, packages and containers, and components.
Oct 15-17 Converting & Package Printing Expo
Las Vegas, NV
The premier event for the converting/package printing marketplace, including: flexible packaging, folding carton/boxmaking, corrugated converting, tissue converting and narrow web/tag & label.
Oct 23-26 DistriPakUSA 2007
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
The only show focused entirely on packaging distributors and the distribution channel.
Oct 24-27 Worldwide Food Expo
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
The largest food and beverage processing exposition in North America.
November
Nov 14-15 Rockwell Automation Fair
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
The premier industry event focusing on advanced automation products, integrated control and information architecture, value-add services and solutions.
Nov 28-30 PET Strategies 2007
Ponte Verde Beach, FL
The 10th annual PET Strategies conference is focused on the forward-looking issues of tactical and strategic importance to the global PET supplier, converter, and filler segments, including worldwide trends projections; the impact of emerging technologies; assessment of threats; and detailed interpretation of cost, capacity, and technology innovation development drivers in polyester packaging.
2008
January
Jan 13-16 Northwest Food Manufacturing & Packaging Expo
Portland, OR
This unique event will provide comprehensive programs encompassing topics ranging from food sciences and technologies to energy efficiencent solutions.
Jan 29-31 Plastec West
Anaheim, CA
PLASTEC West offers the opportunity to effectively and efficiently see, compare, and evaluate the complete range of product and service resources for the plastics processing industry.
April
April 24-30 INTERPACK 2008
Dusseldorf, Germany
The interpack 2008 shows entire value creation chains: From the production and refinement of packaging products and packaging materials - over packaging and distribution - right up to quality assurance and consumer protection. Held every 3 years.