Major brand owners, suppliers and experts across the globe will be discussing latest packaging initiatives, trends, challenges and emerging technologies at the 2013 Smart Packaging Conference taking place on 24th and 25th of September, 2013 in Lagos at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja.
Put together by Montgomery West Africa – organiser of highly successful Propak West Africa 2012 exhibition – this maiden edition of Smart Packaging Conference is designed to provide latest information for those in the packaging supply chain. Attendees will range from retailers and brand owners to suppliers, technology providers, equipment manufactures and converters providing a platform between supply chain participants.
According to a press release signed by Tori Abiola – Managing Director, Montgomery West Africa, next generation materials, business strategies, sourcing alternatives, packaging pricing models and innovative packaging design for product appeal and brand differentiation will be discussed at the conference.
Confirmed speakers include representatives from Saatchi & Saatchi Nigeria; Stallion Plastics Industries; Premier Foods, Ghana; Johnson Products, Nigeria; Centre of Packaging Innovation and Sustainability, USA; World Packaging Organisation; International Trade Centre, Switzerland; Institute of Packaging, Nigeria; Institute of Packaging, Ghana; Stallion Plastics Industries; Mohinani Group, Nigeria; Mohinani Group, Nigeria; First Aluminium Nigeria Plc. Additionally Dr. Hotchkiss from the Centre of Packaging Innovation and Sustainability Conference will be hosting a separately bookable post conference ‘Distribution and Preservation Packaging for Africa’s Food Chain’ workshop. Discounted, early registration (by 30th July 2013) is available.
Smart Packaging Conference – powered by Propak West Africa and organised by Montgomery West Africa is supported by the Institute of Packaging Nigeria, Institute of Packaging Ghana, World Packaging Organisation, African Packaging Organisation and Centre for Packaging Innovation and Sustainability – is a must-attend event expected to change the face of West Africa’s packaging industry. In addition to the extensive conference agenda, the event also will feature tabletop exhibits from several key industry suppliers.
The Smart Packaging Conference is dedicated to bringing leading market information to packaging supply chain participants in the following industries: beverage, food, household/industrial/agricultural, chemical, toiletries and cosmetics, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals. For more information visit www.smartpackagingwestafrica.com
