Expert forum PACKBOX
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The PACKBOX expert forum is all about our guiding theme "Transition in Packaging". Current trends, packaging markets for consumer goods and capital goods in Europe, groundbreaking inspirations and innovations, that drive the industry forward. The special feature. Here, important partners of the packaging industry shape the program and invite interested parties to listen or join in the discussion.
The PACKBOX Forum is located in Hall 4 at stand number 4-209.
The following partners are involved with the following topics:
- LP Verlag – Lebensmittelpraxis: Retail requirements, reusable packaging legislation, market research
- Zentrum für Lebensmittel- und Verpackungstechnologie – ZLV: Connecting Food and Packaging
- Fraunhofer IVV & Fraunhofer IML: tba
- epda - european brand & packaging design association: The Smart Shift: Creating Value Through Inclusive and Smart Design - What if packaging could do more than just protect a product? In this session, we’ll show how smart packaging—powered by 2D codes, AI, and inclusive design—can unlock supply chain transparency, enhance consumer engagement, and create meaningful, accessible experiences for all. From AI-driven solutions to human-centered design, we’ll explore how packaging can become a true brand touchpoint and a driver of positive change across industries. Let’s reimagine packaging—not just as a wrapper, but as a powerful, purposeful tool for connection.
- World Packaging Organisation – WPO: Global view on the packaging industry
- Deutsches Verpackungsinstitut e.V. – dvi: Packaging innovations from the retail sector - What does the retail sector now expect from the packaging industry? - How can the packaging industry meet retailers' growing demands for sustainability, functionality and cost-effectiveness - and develop future-proof solutions together with retailers?
- bdvi e. V. – das Verpackungsnetzwerk: Functionalized paper and plastic for better packaging – Polymers and fiber materials for better packaging - In order to achieve the triad of functionality, product protection and sustainability with polymers and biofibers, technical expertise is required, which is the focus of our presentations.
- neue verpackung – Hüthig Medien: How digitalization is changing the world of packaging – The ongoing digitalization of the (packaging) industry enables transparency, efficiency and sustainability. Our practice-oriented presentation slot is designed to show you the most important developments and concrete implementation options in order to give your own digitization strategy important impulses.
- Packaging Valley e.V.: Technology trends with regard to data analysis, additive manufacturing, robotics, AI; sustainability and market development
- Deutscher Flexodruck Fachverband e.V. – DFTA: Packaging printing in combination with sustainability; minimalism (resource conservation) in packaging printing – Less is more - The new minimalism in packaging printing: efficiency instead of excess: In times of rising costs and increasing regulatory requirements, the demands on packaging are changing fundamentally. The new minimalism in packaging printing means: reduce, focus, simplify. Instead of “as good as possible”, it is now “as good as necessary” - and not only in terms of cost-effectiveness, but also in compliance with legal requirements. In our presentation at FACHPACK, we will shed light on how this new way of thinking is changing design, production and communication - and what opportunities it offers.
