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2022 PREVIEW
Strong speaker line-up a drawcard for AUSPACK Leaders’ Forum
A new flexible format and compelling line-up of expert speakers is driving strong interest in this year’s AUSPACK Leaders’ Forum, taking place on 18-19 May. The full programme of engaging content will be pertinent to all businesses in the processing and packaging sector.
THE not-to-be missed forum, to be held during AUSPACK 2022 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, will cover themes of future technology, sustainability and the circular economy, investment and collaboration, future supply chain, adapting and diversifying for commercial success, and the future workforce.
Tickets for one or both days, or for online access, are on sale now via the AUSPACK website.
Mark Dingley, chairman of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), which owns AUSPACK, said, “We changed the format from last time, and I think this has encouraged ticket sales.
“This year, we’ve deliberately created three breaks during both days, from one to 1.5 hours, that will allow people to network with others at the forum, or give them time to visit the exhibition floor and not rush. In this way, they can spend time talking to companies
whose products, solutions or services they’re interested in, properly, so they get full value out of their visit to AUSPACK 2022.
“It also means that if exhibitors are interested in the Leaders’ Forum, they can attend the sessions of their choice, and still have time to be on their own stand.”
books on business leadership and innovation. She is a powerhouse presenter, and this is a fantastic, high-level way to begin the AUSPACK 2022 Leaders’ Forum.”
Following will be the CEO Leaders’ Panel Breakfast, where delegates can listen to a discussion on “where are we at and what’s next?” while enjoying breakfast. Led by Nicholas White, CEO of Flavour Makers, this discussion will see business leaders share their experiences and insights in an in-depth discussion on future strategy for the industry, looking at critical steps for the “next normal”, the role of technology in transforming businesses and growth opportunities.
“The rest of the morning is all about ‘Sustainability and the Circular Economy’, with an international keynote presentation on sustainability innovation followed by a panel discussion on ‘Future packaging, recycling & the circular economy’.”
Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation CEO Brooke Donnelly will lead this panel discussion, with TerraCycle’s Jean Baillard, Mondelez International’s Paul Chatfield, and Amcor’s director of Sustainability, Richard Smith. These leaders will talk about the packaging industry’s responsibility when it comes to waste, practical design steps that businesses can
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“ Rose Herceg is one of Australia’s leading social forecasters and futurists... she is a powerhouse presenter, and this is a fantastic, high-level way to begin the forum.”
HIGH-LEVEL START
Dingley said after the short opening remarks on day one, Rose Herceg, president – Australia & New Zealand, WPP, will talk about the 10 trends that businesses need to know for 2022 and beyond.
“Rose is one of Australia’s leading social forecasters and futurists and the author of three
take to move to a circular economy, growth and collaboration opportunities, and how to change consumer behaviour through packaging recycling messaging.
TECHNOLOGY TALKS
Dingley said, “The afternoon is all about technology, with a keynote presentation from Christian