The 1st PUMA World Conference
3 May 2023 Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
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Live interactive participation both from the venue (‘physically attending’) |
INTRODUCTION
This unique Live Hybrid conference brings the PUMA world packaging business community together on the day before the interpack 2023 in Düsseldorf (Germany) to make a joint next step towards the end of packaging as an environmental issue worldwide. The conference is not-for-profit and non-sponsored, with the same entrance fee for each participant (€450 when physically present, €225 when participating purely live online). The meeting is for NVC members or after consultation of the NVC association office.
PROGRAMME
10.00 AM-10.30 AM
Welcome and introduction of the PUMA MANIFESTO German edition
● Welcome and introduction by the co-chairs
Michael Nieuwesteeg (managing director NVC) and Sonia Bennati (Editorial Manager EDITRICE ZEUS)
● A warm welcome to all participants at the Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport hotel and online worldwide
● Guidelines for Live Hybrid interaction during the conference
● The PUMA Project results and insights up to now: terminology, community, holistic thinking
● Introduction of the PUMA MANIFESTO German edition
Armin von Keitz (Sustainability Manager TATA STEEL EUROPE) and Philippe Blank (Global Head of Circular Economy HENKEL)
10.30 AM
The PUMA Keynotes of the year 2023: Opportunities in packaging materials, Supply chain information and Environmental legislation
● Opening up the power of innovation in packaging worldwide
By prof.dr.ir. Renee Wever (LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY, former president IAPRI, Jury Chairman packaging innovation contest DE GOUDEN NOOT)
● Insights in information management for tracing and tracking of packaged products and packs
By Jan Merckx (NVC-GS1 THINKTANK CODING & IDENTIFICATION OF PACKAGING)
● The future legislation and regulations addressing environmental packaging issues in India
By senior representative of THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (approved; name to be confirmed)
12.00 AM-01.00 PM LUNCH BREAK
01.00 PM-02.30 PM
INTERACTIVE WORKING SESSION A. Packed/filled products industry sectors
● The end of packaging as an environmental issue in food & beverages: the storyline
By Giacomo Canali (Packaging Research and Sustainability Manager BARILLA) and Cor Waringa (Senior Global Lead Packaging Materials HEINEKEN)
● The end of packaging as an environmental issue in pharma : the storyline
By Sriman Banerjee (Head Packaging Design, Development & Commercial Devices TAKEDA) and Erik Smeels (Senior Manager Packaging Engineering AMGEN)
● The end of packaging as an environmental issue in cosmetics : the storyline
In development with three major cosmetics companies invited
01.00 PM-02.30 PM
INTERACTIVE WORKING SESSION B. Frontend materials and converting
● The end of packaging as an environmental issue in plastic as packaging material: the story line
By Bart van Hoof (Global Marketing Leader SABIC) and Kees Joziasse (VP Research, Development & Technology TOTALENERGIES CORBION)
● The end of packaging as an environmental issue in paper and board as packaging material: the story line
By Willem Derkman (CEO PAPERFOAM) and Director of leading manufacturer virgin fiber folding boxboard (invited)
● The end of packaging as an environmental issue in product decoration: the story line
By Monica Gross (Ecosystem Engagement Manager Food & Beverage AVERY DENNISON) and Stefan Häp (Head of Global Technology Group - Coatings for Non-Permeable Substrates ACTEGA)
01.00 PM-02.30 PM
INTERACTIVE WORKING SESSION C. Collect-Control, Sorting and Backend materials
● The legal requirements on communication about the Collecting and Backend-processing of emptied packs now and in the future
By María José Monteagudo Arrebola (Environmental Program Manager UL SOLUTIONS)
● The future of packaging recycling in The Netherlands: results of the NVC Survey 2023 and lessons learnt
By Serra Anker (junior manager Packaging materials and processes NVC)
● The Collecting and Backend-processing of emptied packs now and in the future: the USA perspective
By Todd Bukowski (Principal at PTIS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY)
02.30 PM-03.00 PM TEA BREAK
03.00 PM-04.00 PM
SUMMARY AND INSIGHTS GAINED FROM THE WORKING SESSIONS
● Insights gained from working session A.
● Insights gained from working session B.
● Insights gained from working session C.
● Summary of insights gained and upcoming PUMA activities 2023-2024.
04.00 PM-04.30 PM CONCLUDING PLENARY DEBATE
04.30 PM-06.00 PM AFTERPARTY (participants at the Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel)
View the trailer here.