PACK.Nxt 17-Dec-2024

The 2nd Edition of PACK.Nxt was held on 17th December 2024 at The Lalit, Mumbai. The event received an overwhelming response with a packed house that translated into a gathering of over 300 delegates, 60+ industry leaders as speakers and 25 partners.

One of the event’s catches was the dual-track conference sessions running in parallel, allowing participants to choose discussions that aligned with their specific interests. The Sustainable, Intelligent & Active Track explored the integration of sustainable practices and technological innovations in packaging. It focused on how packaging can evolve to support environmental responsibility, with advancements like smart labels and digital solutions. The Packaging Recycling Track addressed key challenges in packaging design, material sourcing, and recycling.

The highlight of the event was the Sustainable Packaging Challenge, which involved judging of solutions that help reduce the environmental impact of packaging by eminent experts. Among them, Mr. Rahul Dubey’s (General Manager (R&D) at UFLEX) innovative solution earned him the winning spot in the challenge.

Some of the speakers who joined us included Dr. N.C. Saha – Former Director- Indian Institute of Packaging, Govt of India & Founder Chairman, Foundation for Innovative Packaging and Sustainability, Dr. Vivek Saxena – PCCF, Haryana State Biodiversity Board & Former DDG, Ministry of EFCC, Poonam Tomar, Head of Market Development, PE Primary Packaging, ExxonMobil, Amit Milind Kale – Associate Vice President Sourcing and Supply Chain, Reliance Retail, Sanjay Ghoshal – Head of Packaging, Packaging Sustainability & Strategic Packaging Productivity, DIAGEO India, and many more.