Jumpstart Sessions

Get Inspired Each Morning

Check out the line-up of motivating and interactive sessions available to you each morning of PACK EXPO Connects. See the full schedule and be sure to add them to your MyConnects Planner so you don’t miss a thing.

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Monday 9-10 a.m. (CT), November 9

Sustainable Packaging and Processing

Interviews with Loop, Annie’s Organics, plus U.K.’s PackHub with brand new sustainable packages from around the world. Includes a look at waste to energy initiatives, Euromonitor analysis of consumer drivers during the pandemic, and sustainable manufacturing processes in the plant.

Tuesday 9-10 a.m. (CT), November 10

Workforce Development

Employee and consumer issues including keeping your workers safe and making sure your company and brand is communicating the right message. Bumble Bee Tuna’s Jan Tharp for the Woman’s Leadership Network, IOPP Salary Survey, Emerging Leaders, etc. What constitutes a socially responsible brand.

Wednesday 9-10 a.m. (CT), November 11

The Robot Revolution

Robots, cobots, worker safety, standards. Real application stories and the latest from automation and robotic market updates.

Thursday 9-10 a.m. (CT), November 12

All Things Remote: Worker Safety, Remote Diagnostics, Virtual FATs

Remote diagnostics, virtual FATs, cyber security, OpX work products and Vision 2025 discussion.

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Friday: 9-10 a.m. (CT), November 13

E-commerce, Emerging Brands, and Contract Packaging

Brent Lindberg from Fuseneo takes us through e-commerce disruption due to Covid-19. What makes an emerging brand? Interview with Candice Crain, Petal. Finally, the role of the Contract Packager has expanded. We will explore contract/CPG relationships. End the day with Packaging Hall of Fame winners.

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