Put Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, on your calendar. It is the date for FPA’s 2016 Fall Executive Conference. The one-day conference gives you insights into industry developments and touches on key issues that will affect the flexible packaging industry.

Topics and speakers include:

“Flexible Packaging Market Growth Opportunities.” Aric Saulka, Euromonitor International.

“Flexible Packaging Advocacy Program.” Andy Hackman, Serlin Haley.

“Packaging Industry: M&A Perspectives.” Richard Weil, Investment Banking, Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc.

“Polyolefin Market Update.” Nick Vafiadis, IHS Chemical.

“Material Recovery for the Future.” Susan Graff, Resource Recycling Systems (RRS).

Big Picture Look

Gain a wider perspective from the presentation by Rich Karlgaard, publisher and columnist for Forbes magazine. Karlgaard analyzes the upcoming elections and talks about America’s “radical middle” influence on U.S. Presidential and Congressional races.

On an inspirational note, Dr. Beck Weathers shares how he grew from his survival from a deadly Mt. Everest storm in 1996. He tells about the journey detailed in the book, Into Thin Air and the major motion picture Everest.

Mr. Karlgaard’s and Dr. Weathers’ appearances are possible thanks to sponsorship by: Charter Nex Films, Flint Group, and Sun Chemical.

The Fall Executive Conference also offers many networking opportunities. It gives industry executives the chance to connect with their peers.

What: 2016 FPA Fall Executive Conference
When: Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016
Where: Chicago. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Register: Go to www.flexpack.org