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PLASTICS Packaging Summit

The plastics industry is emerging from the global pandemic, buoyed by its fundamental and irreplaceable role in the fight against the virus. As it confronts the new marketplace opportunities of a post-Covid world, all segments of the industry must confront some key challenges.

Developed as an industry focal point event, and building on the foundational legacy of previous events from PLASTICS Flexible Film & Bag Group and Rigid Plastic Packaging group, The PLASTICS Packaging Summit provides an in-depth analysis of market conditions, packaging innovations and sustainability/recycling efforts, while providing critical insight into current legislative attacks, materials supply shortages and workforce development and retention issues.

When

11/3/2021 10:00 AM - 11/5/2021 5:00 PM

Where

Virtual UNITED STATES

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Wednesday, 03 November 2021


Opening Keynote: Break Glass. Crush Aluminum. COVID-19 changed the world, accelerating technological and consumer trends, and shining a light on the advantages of plastic packaging to public health, food service, online commerce, and more. How does our industry capitalize on its starring role on a world stage, and what will be the primary drivers of growth? Time 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 10:00 AM
Plastics Under the Microscope: Examining Federal Policy Its necessity to modern life has thrust plastics into today’s political debate. Plastic packaging faces especially intense scrutiny — the most extreme measures banning plastic materials, products, or manufacturing altogether. However bipartisan support exists for better solutions to waste. Expert analysts take you on a guided tour of Washington’s policy terrain. Time 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 10:45 AM
Tariffs and Trade: Understanding the Impact on the Packag... Globalization or localization? That debate is returning to center stage as marketplace demand picks up. What are the effects of current policies on packaging commerce and supply chain relationships, and how are they likely to change in the near future? Time 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 11:30 AM
People Power: Overcoming Today's Workforce Challenges Finding great employees is always tough, and the pandemic exacerbated pre-existing conditions like generational differences, geographic preferences, and educational deficits. Government incentives can skew the labor market. With skilled and unskilled workers both in high demand, how are desperate employers addressing shortages of the most important resource there is? Time 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM 12:15 PM
Reality Check: The Truth About Plastics Plastics packaging can be transparent, but criticism often isn’t. Despite clear advantages, the modern material that replaced paper, glass and aluminum is under attack from competitors, who claim greater environmental benefits. In this session, the most seasoned professionals will learn something new about the practical, economic, and environmental benefits of plastics, and why the critics are wrong. Time 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:00 PM
Damage Control: Air-Tight Messaging for Plastics Packaging In an Age of Abundance, seemingly limitless media platforms present problems and opportunities for plastics proponents, trying to stay positive in a fog of negativity, where even the news business endures bad press. Restoring plastic packaging’s public image requires courage, commitment, and creativity, as our panel of communications pros explains in this can’t-miss session. Time 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM 2:45 PM
Highs and Lows: Forecasting Growth Markets Post-COVID COVID-19 shook the world economy, yet markets for plastic packaging have remained stable or grown, a trend experts predict will continue, due to scientific advancements, international development, and demographic changes. Watch their forecasts for food, medical and other plastics packaging markets, and how companies should prepare to take full advantage. Time 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 3:30 PM

Thursday, 04 November 2021


Press Acceleration: The Plastics Innovation Challenge The Biden Administration impressed onlookers with its support for the Plastics Innovation Challenge, a federal effort to develop advanced plastics recycling technologies and new plastics that are recyclable by design, to reduce waste and debris. Learn more from the current Administration about exciting initiatives to support science, manufacturing, and environmental conservation. Time 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 10:00 AM
On the Money: Global Business Trends for Packaging Producers The only report of its kind, the annual Global Trends report from PLASTICS’ Chief Economist paints an in-depth picture of the international plastics trade among countries competing for market share. Explore the effects of tariffs, free trade pacts, surpluses, and deficits on nations’ fortunes, and where companies could win new business, in the first discussion of the report since its U.S. release. Time 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 10:45 AM
Factors Influencing Resin Market Operations and ... Volatility in resin markets has not simply been a product of polymer supply/demand fundamentals. Instability in upstream chemical feedstock markets have played a key role. An understanding of how ethylene and propylene markets operate is essential to understanding supply dynamics for polyethylene, polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate, as well as understanding upstream price drivers for packaging resins heading into 2022. Time 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 11:30 AM
The Changing Face of the Plastics Packaging Supply Chain COVID-driven shifts in both materials supply and demand have had significant effect on the packaging supply chain, exacerbated by the crash in crude oil prices. Learn how brands and processors have shifted procurement to more local suppliers, and to increased use of virgin stock in response, and whether these changes are a temporary or long-term effect. Time 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM 12:15 PM
Breaking It Down: Big Brands on the Prospects for Adv. Recyc With aggressive sustainability goals, major brand owners are counting on advanced recycling, a chemical process to break down and re-create plastics, to catalyze markets for recycled and fully recyclable plastic packaging. Will the technology be enough to satisfy demand from consumer-facing companies and their environmentally conscious customers? Let’s find out from brand leaders themselves. Time 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:00 PM
Materials Impact - The Opportunity and Effect of Innovation The commitment to sustainability and circular supply is driving the development of a new generation of materials that are more environmentally-friendly and recycle-ready. Hear from leading materials suppliers about the latest materials innovations, and the new requirements for handling and processing. Time 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM 2:45 PM
Equipment Innovations Innovation isn’t restricted to materials or end products. In addition to supporting new materials, equipment suppliers are rolling out new, more energy efficient machines with new capabilities and throughput. We’ll look into the most impactful innovations in molds and equipment, and assess their immediate and long-term impact. Time 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 3:30 PM

Friday, 05 November 2021


Developments in the Global PP, PS, PET, HDPE Market Demand patterns for materials have been fundamentally changed by shifts in priorities and purchase behavior driven by COVID. These, coupled with the impact of changes in the cost of raw material have affected the global supply chain. Are these changes long-term, or will the markets return to their previous equilibrium, and what do the answers mean for the rigid packaging industry? Track Rigid Packaging Time 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 10:00 AM
Understanding Prevailing PE Marketplace Trends Although there were storm-related production disruptions early in the year, pandemic-induced shifts in consumer behavior – especially related to at-home dining and online shopping – contributed to continued healthy market conditions in the first half of the year. What do supply and demand dynamics look like as we emerge from COVID? Track Flexible Packaging Time 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 10:00 AM
Illustrations of Innovation - the NEMO Initiative The New End Market Opportunities (NEMO) initiative takes on the logistical and technical challenges of recycling, providing proof points for innovative circular solutions. Get the latest details about the current project, which uses recycled plastics bags in asphalt, and insight on the newly defined projects for 2022. Track Flexible Packaging Time 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 10:45 AM
The Hard Facts - The Rigid Packaging Legislative Landscape While federal-level legislature tends to get the most public attention and commentary, state and local measures are typically the ones that have the most direct impact, while their lack of consistency from location to location requires constant vigilance and attention. Get an evaluation of key measures, including specific bottling bills, under consideration around the country. Track Rigid Packaging Time 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 10:45 AM
Brands Driving New Flexible Packaging Initiatives Responding to both consumer demand and legislative pressures, brands are constantly reevaluating their packaging designs and composition. But there is also competitive advantage in using innovative and environmentally-friendly solutions. Hear from leading brands about the initiatives they are taking, and the drivers behind their innovations. Track Flexible Packaging Time 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 11:30 AM
New and Original Rigid Packaging Recycling Programs While regional and local differences exist, recycling initiatives appear to more consistent and coordinated for flexible plastics than for rigid. Learn about some of the notable rigid recycling programs around the country, as well as efforts to create innovative programs for rigids under PLASTICS’ New End Market Opportunities (NEMO) initiative. Track Rigid Packaging Time 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 11:30 AM
Brand Perspectives on Rigid Packaging Innovations Driven by both business economics and environmental stewardship, brands are looking at ways to use less material in their end products and packaging – with a consequence decrease in the cost of material and production, and in environmental impact. Hear from leading brands about their latest rigid packaging innovations, and the business decisions that drove them. Track Rigid Packaging Time 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM 12:15 PM
Lines in the Sand - The Prevailing Legislative Agenda State and local legislations are where the most restrictive regulatory measures affecting flexible packaging are taking place. Hear from PLASTICS advocacy experts about what’s under considerations in key state capitols across the nation, and learn about the potential impact on your company’s business. Track Flexible Packaging Time 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM 12:15 PM

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