Conference Schedule

15th December 2026 · Courtyard by Marriott,
Mumbai International Airport

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08:45 AM – 09:30 AM

Registration, Networking Coffee & Tea, Exhibition Visit

09:30 AM – 09:45 AM

Research Presentation: The future of Indian Packaging 2026: Circular, Secure & Intelligent

09:45 AM – 09:55 AM

Chairman's Speech

09:55 AM – 10:05 AM

Title Partner Presentation

10:05 AM – 10:55 AM

The 2027 compliance countdown: what brand owners must have in place, and by when

EPR recycled content, pharma QR & FSSAI labelling deadlines | Where brands stand today | The biggest
gaps: cost, supply & capability | How solution providers can help in meeting these guidelines.

10:55 AM – 11:15 AM

Exhibition Visit, Networking Coffee & Tea Break

11:15 AM – 11:25 AM

Research/Case Study Presentation

11:25 AM – 12:15 AM

Track 1

Who Pays for Circular? The Real Cost of Recycled Content

EPR targets: 40% recycled content now, 60% by 2028–29 | Food-grade rPET supply & pricing |
Sharing the cost across brand, converter & recycler | Proving recycled content in audits

12:15 AM – 12:25 AM

Track 1

Research/Case Study Presentation

12:25 AM – 13:15 PM

Track 1

Recyclable by Design: Less Material, Without Losing Shelf Life

Mono-material laminates & barrier performance | Paper & fibre alternatives | Reduce & reuse before recycle | Lightweighting without line or shelf failures

13:15 PM – 14:15 PM

Networking Lunch & Hosted Brand-Owner Roundtables

14:15 PM – 15:05 PM

Track 1

Pharma QR by July 2027: Getting Schedule H2 Right

Vaccines, anti-cancer & NDPS medicines in scope | Unique codes printed & verified at
line speed | Data, portals & patient verification | Lessons from export serialisation

15:05 PM – 15:15 PM

Track 1

Research/Case Study Presentation

15:15 PM – 16:05 PM

Track 1

Beyond Pharma: Fighting Fakes and Staying Compliant

Counterfeits in FMCG, alcobev & agrochemicals | Authentication & security print | FSSAI labelling
changes from July 2027 | Digital Product Passports & export compliance

16:05 PM – 16:15 PM

Exhibition Visit, Networking Coffee & Tea Break

16:15 PM – 17:05 PM

Track 1

AI from Line to Pack: Fewer Rejects, Smarter Packs. What's the Payback?

Vision inspection for codes & labels | Predictive maintenance & downtime | AI for right-sizing, lightweighting & fewer SKUs | Measuring ROI on automation

17:05 PM – 18:00 PM

Track 1

Sustainable Packaging Innovation Challenge

Solution providers & start-ups pitch answers to real packaging challenges set by leading brand
owners

18:00 PM Onwards

Closing Remarks & Networking

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Conference Schedule

Registration, Networking Coffee & Tea, Exhibition Visit

Research Presentation: The future of Indian Packaging 2026: Circular, Secure & Intelligent

Chairman's Speech

Title Partner Presentation

The 2027 compliance countdown: what brand owners must have in place, and by when

Exhibition Visit, Networking Coffee & Tea Break

Research/Case Study Presentation

Who Pays for Circular? The Real Cost of Recycled Content

Research/Case Study Presentation

Recyclable by Design: Less Material, Without Losing Shelf Life

Networking Lunch & Hosted Brand-Owner Roundtables

Pharma QR by July 2027: Getting Schedule H2 Right

Research/Case Study Presentation

Beyond Pharma: Fighting Fakes and Staying Compliant

Exhibition Visit, Networking Coffee & Tea Break

AI from Line to Pack: Fewer Rejects, Smarter Packs. What's the Payback?

Sustainable Packaging Innovation Challenge

Closing Remarks & Networking

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