Press release | Unveiling the 2025 Conference Agenda: Key Insights from Industry Leaders at Paris Packaging Week
Top industry leaders from iconic brands like L’Oréal, Unilever, Yves Rocher, LVMH, and Fauchon will unite to reveal exclusive insights and share their expertise on tackling the packaging sector’s most pressing challenges, from sustainability and design to recyclability and the transformative power of AI
Paris, December 5, 2024 – Easyfairs, the organiser of Paris Packaging Week, is set to unveil its highly anticipated conference programme for the January 2025 event. The two-day event promises to deliver unparalleled insights and innovation for professionals in the beauty, luxury, premium drinks, and aerosol packaging sectors. The conference will feature four key stages: the Circular Economy Stage, Future Innovation Forum, Pentawards Design Stage, and Global Aerosol & Dispensing Summit, each addressing the industry’s most urgent challenges.
Circular Economy Stage: navigating sustainability and regulatory challenges
The Circular Economy Stage will tackle sustainability and regulatory challenges across the packaging industry. Two keynotes will provide contrasting views on the future of plastics: Rosalie Mann, Founder of No More Plastic, will discuss strategies for “deplastifying” industries, while Joseph Tayefeh of Platalliance will highlight eco-designed plastics. High-level debates will involve major brands like Colgate-Palmolive, Unilever, and Kering Beauty, as well as institutions such as the European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN), offering diverse perspectives on packaging
Alexandra Ferré, Head of Impact and CSR at Yves Rocher, who will participate in the roundtable discussion on “At a Crossroads: The Heritage, Industrialisation, and Future of Responsible Cosmetics Packaging,” expressed her enthusiasm: “Packaging today—its purpose, relationship with the product, and broader impacts—stands at a crossroads. Balancing tradition with the drive for modernity, its future is shaped by the ecological imperative. I look forward to this roundtable, where we’ll explore the paths packaging can take, focusing on the collective transformation where creativity, sustainability, and circularity converge to shape the future.”
Future Innovation Forum: unveiling the next generation of packaging technologies
The Future Innovation Forum will explore the cutting-edge technologies and materials shaping the future of packaging. Highlights include a debate on the power of color with Merci Handy’s Louis Marty, followed by a keynote by Dr. Gordon Pleyers on how visual complexity influences consumer perception. The forum will also feature discussions on AI’s role in packaging, with experts from Danone, Deloitte, Google, and Koenig & Bauer. The Future Leaders panel on Tuesday will showcase ten inspiring young innovators sharing their transformative ideas for the packaging industry.
Pentawards Design Stage: pushing the boundaries of packaging design
Curated by the Pentawards, the world’s leading packaging design competition, the Pentawards Design Stage will focus on design, branding, and consumer trends for the coming year. Keynotes include Kevin Marshall, Senior Director of Design at Microsoft, sharing insights on inclusive design, and discussions on Haleon’s work with Advil and Coca-Cola’s approach to intentional, sustainable design. Additional highlights will include Diageo’s approach to lower-carbon packaging, Nestlé’s multisensory brand experiences, and innovative branding from Johnnie Walker and Carrefour.
Global Aerosol & Dispensing Summit: innovating for sustainability and performance
Presented in partnership with the European Aerosol Federation (FEA), the Global Aerosol & Dispensing Summit will address sustainability and innovation in the aerosol sector. Key sessions will explore carbon-negative DME from unrecyclable plastic waste, CO2 as a sustainable propellant, and the European Commission’s evolving approach to sustainability in aerosols. Thought leaders from brands like Tubex, Henkel, and Suez will discuss advancements in performance and environmental responsibility.
Christelle Anya, Content and Community Director at Paris Packaging Week, said: “We’ve worked hard to enhance the conference experience this year by listening closely to market needs. Our goal is to present timely, relevant topics with top-tier speakers who will offer insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of packaging. We’re excited for these discussions to unfold and to provide a comprehensive vision for the packaging industry.”
Paris Packaging Week will feature four dynamic showcases: ADF for aerosol and dispensing, PCD for beauty and personal care, PLD for premium drinks, and Packaging Première for luxury brands. With even more speakers and events to be announced, and a sold-out exhibition floor hosting 840 exhibitors, this year’s event is set to be the largest Paris Packaging Week yet.
Visitors can view the full conference programme and register for a free ticket at www.parispackagingweek.com.
About Easyfairs
Easyfairs organises and hosts events, bringing communities together to visit the future.
We currently organise 110 market-leading event titles in 12 countries (Algeria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) and manage eight event venues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden (Antwerp, Ghent, Mechelen-Brussels North, Namur, Gorinchem, Hardenberg, Malmö and Stockholm).
We are passionate about “easifying” the life of our customers and increasing the return on investment and return on time for professional communities through our all-in formulas, advanced technology and customer-centric approach. Our digital features and initiatives provide these communities with excellent opportunities to network effectively and do business throughout the year.
The Easyfairs Group employs 820 highly committed talents, deploys the best marketing and technology tools and develops brands with a strong appeal to our stakeholder communities.
For the sixth year running, Deloitte conferred “Best Managed Company” status on Easyfairs in 2024.
Easyfairs is proud to be one of the top 20 world’s exhibition organisers, according to the annual STAX ranking.
Visit the future with Easyfairs and find out more on www.easyfairs.com
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