PRIME SUMMIT 2023 CONFERENCE AGENDA

EMPOWERING, INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, DIGITIZATION AND AUTOMATION IN PACKAGING

DAY 1: 21 November 2023

PACKAGING DESIGN & INNOVATION:

  • Evolving Consumer Attitudes Driving Behavior Change
  • Overview of latest trends in packaging innovations
  • The role of packaging in brand identity
  • Product differentiation

INNOVATORS: SUCCESS STORIES

“Accomplishments in Embracing Innovative Packaging:”

Success Stories from Brands, Converters, Printers, Tech Providers and Equipment Manufacturers

SUCCESS STORY 1: Personal Care / Cosmetic Packaging

Partnership between Brand Owner & Packaging Converter

SUCCESS STORY 2: Food / Beverage Packaging

Synergy of Technology Provider & Packaging Converter

SUCCESS STORY 3: Luxury Packaging

Innovation Fusion: Technology Provider & Brand Owner

PANEL DISCUSSION – Q&A

Exploring Regional Trends, Challenges, and Innovations in Packaging Design

DIGITAL PRINT FOR PACKAGING

  • The Rise of Digital Print for Packaging: Trends and Opportunities”
  • Commercializing Digital Print for the Packaging Industry
  • Innovative Digital Technologies: Unleashing Creative Possibilities
  • Latest advancements and applications of digital print
  • Shorter time-to-market, cost-effectiveness, design flexibility

INNOVATORS: SUCCESS STORIES

A Collaborative Display by a M/C Manufacturer/Converter/Brand Owner effectively integrating
Digital print-converting & embellishment into an existing conventional print product / SKU

SUCCESS STORY 1: Digital Print for Packaging (Labels)

SUCCESS STORY 2: Digital Print for Packaging (Flexibles)

SUCCESS STORY 3: Digital Print for Packaging (Cartons)

PANEL DISCUSSION – Q&A

Digital Print for Packaging Regional Opportunities & Challenges

PRINT FOR PACKAGING & CONVERTING

FOCUS SECTORS: LABELS, FLEXIBLES & CARTONS

  • Advances in Technologies and Solutions
  • Improving Efficiency, Boosting Productivity, and Enhancing Profitability.
  • Overview of significant print-converting technologies and advances.
  • Latest advancements and applications

INNOVATORS: SUCCESS STORIES

A Collaborative Display by a Sponsor-Converter/Brand Owner effectively integrating
new technological advances in package print-converting and embellishment

SUCCESS STORY 1: Print for Packaging (Flexibles)

SUCCESS STORY 2: Print for Packaging (Cartons)

SUCCESS STORY 3: Print for Packaging (Labels)

PANEL DISCUSSION – Q&A

Transformative Technologies Reshaping the Future of Package Print-Converting

DRUPA 2024: “WE CREATE THE FUTURE”

KEY NOTE ADDRESS

FRANCOIS MARTIN, Drupa 2024 Representative

  • Official Launch of Drupa 2024: MEA Region
  • Discover the future of print technologies
  • Latest trends, and technologies in print for packaging
  • New products and services
  • Latest advancements and applications of digital print

PANEL DISCUSSION – Q&A

Key manufacturers unveiling their novelties for drupa 2024

05:00 PM TO 05:30 PM
KEY LEARNINGS AND SUMMARY OF DAY 1
05:30 PM ONWARDS
NETWORKING DINNER (TBA)
DAY 2: 22 November 2023

PACKAGING TOWARDS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY:

  • What does the future of packaging look like?
  • Taking thought to action:
  • Driving Circular Packaging Policies with Data and Collaboration

INNOVATORS: SUCCESS STORIES

SUCCESS STORY 1

Flexible Packaging Films:

Advancements in Technology & Automation-Enhancing Productivity

SUCCESS STORY 2

How to Plan and Implement Automation in an Injection Molding Plant

SUCCESS STORY 3

Automation in Thermoforming

PANEL DISCUSSION – Q&A

“Challenges and Opportunities in Shifting to Circular Packaging”

PLASTICS IN PACKAGING

  • Automation and Technological Advances
  • Digital Transformation: The Future of FFS & EOL in Packaging”
  • Integrating Automation and Digitization
  • Driving forces and benefits
  • Potential challenges of integrating automation and digitization

SUCCESS STORY 1

Flexible Packaging Films:

Advancements in Technology & Automation-Enhancing Productivity

SUCCESS STORY 2

How to Plan and Implement Automation in an Injection Molding Plant

SUCCESS STORY 3

Automation in Thermoforming

PANEL DISCUSSION – Q&A

“Overcoming Challenges in Implementing Automation and Digitization in Packaging”

THE GREAT GREEN DEBATE: PAPER VS. PLASTIC

CASE STUDY: 1

The plastic paradox and the facts that establish why its use is still growing and will continue to grow

FIRESIDE CHAT

BRAND OWNER – CONVERTER – MACHINE MANUFACTURER

CONNECTING THE DOTS: This trio consisting of a Brand Owner, Converter, and Machine Manufacturer aims to unpack the reality concerning plastics, their current expansion, and the anticipated growth ahead.

CASE STUDY: 2

Brand Owners move toward paper-based packaging solutions.

FIRESIDE CHAT

BRAND OWNER – CONVERTER – MACHINE MANUFACTURER

CONNECTING THE DOTS: How did they Improve the barrier, functional, and migration properties of paper-based packaging to guarantee product safety and quality of the product over extended shelf life?

PANEL DISCUSSION:

The great green debate: paper vs. Plastic

OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN PACKAGING

“FOSTERING GENDER DIVERSITY:

Empowering Women Through Leadership and Inclusion”

“Interpack 2023 brought focus to ‘Women in Packaging,’ a debut conversation on gender equality in the industry.

Packaging MEA continues this effort with a session on ‘Outstanding Women in Packaging,’ featuring a panel of inspiring leaders.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reinforced by an award celebrating accomplishments among the Middle East & Africa’s women business leaders and emerging talents.

FIRESIDE CHAT

BRAND OWNER – CONVERTER – MACHINE MANUFACTURER

CONNECTING THE DOTS: The panel discussion will showcase accomplished women from our regional packaging realm who excel in leadership, innovation and sustainability.

These trailblazers authentically embody their values, spearheading innovative solutions, shaping policies, and driving transformative industry initiatives.

05:00 PM TO 05:30 PM
KEY LEARNINGS AND SUMMARY OF DAY 2
05:30 PM ONWARDS
PRIME AWARDS CEREMONY & GALA DINNER
  • Innovations Gallery Tour
  • Networking
  • Award Recipients Announcement
  • Gala Dinner

PRIME SUMMIT CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Will be announced soon!