AUSPACK 2019, to be held in Melbourne next March, will feature for the first time a Business and Industry Conference with a world-class line-up of speakers, business leaders and innovators.

The two-day conference, hosted by the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), will carry the theme: “Smart. Connected. Sustainable.”

Experts will discuss a broad range of topics affecting the packaging industry including:

• Innovation in robotics and mechatronics

• Sustainability solutions

• Finding reliable, accessible and secure energy sources

• Smart packaging technology

• Factory of the future

• Packaging design trends

• Understanding the future consumer

• The impact of e-commerce on the supply chain

The conference will feature case studies, interactive Q&A sessions and keynote plenary sessions.

It will also focus on innovations in technology and design, systems thinking, envisaging the factory of the future and the industry’s “hot point” challenges and opportunities around sustainability.

The event offers an outstanding opportunity for the industry to collaborate and network.

Speakers include:

Dr Michael Okoroafor (Vice President, Global Sustainability & Packaging, McCormick USA)

Dr Okoroafor is an industry leader and packaging innovator. He was recently inducted into the Packaging and Processing Hall of Fame at PACK EXPO International.

Stephen Koukoulas (Economist)

Stephen Koukoulas is of Australia’s leading economic thinkers and commentators. With his unique blend of humour and expertise, ‘The Kouk’ will explain how the current state of the economy impacts you and your business.

Dr Katie Spearritt, (CEO, Diversity Partners)

Dr Katie Spearritt will challenge your thinking on unconscious bias and give practical ways of embracing diversity in your workplace.

Craig Reucassel, (Writer and presenter of ABC's War on Waste and The Chaser)

Craig Reucassel will facilitate a session focussing on how the packaging and processing industry has the potential to be a leader in achieving the 2025 National Packaging Waste Target – one of the biggest challenges of our time.

Who should attend?

The conference, to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 26-27, will bring together decision makers, owners and key staff from the packaging and processing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

Representatives from associated industries such as design and print, marketing, advertising industry associations should also attend.

Early bird rates

Early bird rates are now open – limited tickets are available. Secure your place today.

APPMA Two Day Conference Pass - $445 +GST
Non-Member Two Day Conference Pass - $495 +GST 

AUSPACK 2019 is set to be the biggest exhibition of its kind to be held in Australia.

The exhibition will showcase innovation and megatrends for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.

Visitors can see and experience the latest in fast and flexible machinery, track & trace, smart packaging, digital printing, industry 4.0 and robots.

AUSPACK will also cover accessibility and convenience, e-commerce, entry level, save food and safe food, and sustainable solutions.

A night of celebration

The APPMA Awards of Excellence will be held as part of Packaging and Processing Week.

The awards will be presented at a Gala Dinner at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday, March 27.

The dinner will feature an impressive menu designed by Yume, a sustainable culinary provider that uses quality surplus stock from Melbourne’s food manufacturers.

The awards recognise and celebrate industry excellence, innovation, leadership and best practise. Nominations opened last month.

There are five award categories:

• Best New Product Award

• Customer Collaboration Award

• Design Innovation Award

• Export Success Award

• Imported Equipment Award

Key dates

• Entries open – October 23, 2018

• Entries close – January 26, 2019

• Judging process – January 28, 2019 – February 11, 2019

• Finalists announced – February 20, 2019

• Awards of Excellence Ceremony Gala Dinner – March 27, 2019

Tickets are limited and are open to APPMA members and the broader industry.

For more information or to register for AUSPACK 2019 click here