Biodegradable Plastic Packaging

15:40 Driving sustainability from the brand• Standards and requirements for bio-packaging• Supply chain managementBRANDOWNERPERSPECTIVEPANEL DEBATE• The benefits and challenges for the brandSpeaker from a leading Brand16:15 Afternoon refreshments16:40 Design challenges for bioplastic packaging• Challenges for competition with traditionalplastic packaging• Outline of improvements in technicalspecifications• Packaging design innovation for bioplastics• Future design requirements for industry successSpeaker TBC, INNOVIA FILMS, UK17:15 The future for biodegradable polymersin FMCG within a wider sustainabilitystrategy• A selection of experts from around Europe willdiscuss the potential for bioploymers withspecial consideration for alternativetechnologies and methodologies.17:45 Closing remarks from the Chair18.00 Drinks reception and networkingFocus on networkingHearing from peers both in your field of expertise and outside is central to success inany industry. Packaging is no different and at Biodegradable Plastic Packagingyou will have two great opportunities to develop partnerships and borrow expertise atthe pre-registration drinks reception on 16 June at the venue hotel and at themain conference drinks reception on the 17 June – make sure you’re part of it!Exhibition and sponsorship opportunitiesA range of sponsorship and exhibition based packages are available to organisationslooking to develop their business within the biodegradable plastics sector. Participation atthe Biodegradable Plastic Packaging conference will demonstrate your organisation’sexpertise in these markets and raise your corporate profile amongst senior decision-makersin leading international companies. For more information on how this conference canbenefit your company, please contact Natalie King on +44 (0) 1372 802164,natalie.king@pira-international.com ahead of the curve.Your event organiserIntertechPira provides events, training, online information and publications across a widerange of zeitgeist issues and disruptive technologies affecting industry. Our 100%independent products are provided globally 24/7 and delivered by teams of independentexperts at sites in Portland, US and London, UK through 20 specialised industrialplatforms. Our core competencies are information on: research and productdevelopment, globalisation and new markets; production methods; regulatory andcompliance.