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FPA Update

FPA 2017 Fall Executive Conference: October 3, 2017

August 1, 2017

This one-day Fall Executive Conference presents a content-rich agenda focusing on industry topics, issues, opportunities and challenges. Conference registration is available on the FPA website, www.flexpack.org, and hotel reservations can be made by contacting the Four Seasons Hotel at 312-280-8400 and referencing group code FL0917. The deadline for room reservations is August 31, 2017.

Agenda speakers and topics include:

  • Adam Gendell, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, Introduction to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s “How2Recycle” Program
  • Andy Hackman, Serlin Haley, Flexible Packaging State Advocacy Program Update
  • Nick Vafiadis, IHS Chemical, Polyolefin Market Update
  • Flexible Packaging Market Growth Opportunities
  • An Update on the ITC’s Investigation of Chinese Aluminum Foil Imports

The conference agenda will also feature special guest speakers Ben Saunders, a World Record-Breaking Polar Explorer and repeat TED Speaker; Peter Ricchiuti, a Wall Street Investment Visionary and Finance Speaker; and Matt Tenney, a Social Entrepreneur and Author.

For More Information

For more information on registration, hotel reservations, and the agenda for the FPA 2017 Fall Executive Conference, contact FPA at fpa@flexpack.org or 410-694-0800, or visit www.flexpack.org.


Mark Your Calendar:

FPA 2017 Fall Executive Conference

October 3, 2017

Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago, Illinois

  • FPA 2018 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Entry Deadline October 27, 2017 FPA Headquarters, Annapolis, Maryland The Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards program honors the best of the best in packaging excellence, printing and shelf impact, technical, environmental, extending the use of flexible packaging, and sustainability achievements. FPA urges flexible packaging companies to enter their innovative packages in this year’s competition.
  • FPA 2018 Annual Meeting March 13-15, 2018 Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, Florida This three-day meeting will offer general sessions focused on industry-specific topics, networking opportunities for industry leaders, and the presentation of the 2018 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards.

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