From Theory to Practice: Circular Economy in Packaging
- Lalit Hotel ,Mumbai
• How to move beyond frameworks into execution • Existing circular packaging landscape in India • Shortcoming of the linear (make-use-dispose) packaging model • Benefits & challenges in the adoption of circular packaging • Packaging for reuse, recycling systems, reverse logistics, case studies
Smart Packaging Technologies: Consumer Interaction, Supply Chain Visibility, Safety & more.
- Lalit Hotel ,Mumbai
• Using RFID, and blockchain for real-time traceability • Anti-counterfeiting & product authentication with smart technologies • Interacting with consumers through NFC, QR Codes & AR (Augmented Reality) • Engaging customers with interactive experiences
New Materials Revolution: Biopolymers, Compostables, Recyclable Laminates & More
- Lalit Hotel ,Mumbai
• Pros & Cons of major recyclable packaging materials • Ensuring similar packaging efficiency as single-use plastics • Methods to improve the packaging quality of new materials • Discussing innovations, water-based coatings, mono-material laminates, solvent-less adhesives etc.
AI, IoT & Data-Driven Packaging Design
- Lalit Hotel ,Mumbai
• Using AI for personalization, efficiency, and waste reduction • IoT-enabled traceability in circular supply chains • Digital twins & predictive analytics in packaging • AI-powered simulation to test packaging performance virtually • IoT-enabled sensors to monitor freshness, temperature, humidity, and tampering • Consumer behaviour analytics to guide design personalization
Making Sustainability Affordable
- Lalit Hotel ,Mumbai
• Sourcing low-cost biodegradable and recyclable materials • Lightweighting and material reduction without compromising strength • Modular and minimalistic design to cut waste and cost • Industry-wide initiatives to lower costs through scale • Case studies of successful affordable sustainable packaging rollouts
Regulatory Readiness: EPR, Labeling, Standards & Compliance
- Lalit Hotel ,Mumbai
• EPR framework & compliance • Mandatory information pertaining to nutrition, safety, and environmental impact on labels • Balancing innovation speed with regulatory approval timelines • National standards for packaging performance • Cost of regulatory compliance
PACK.Nxt Awards Ceremony
- Lalit Hotel ,Mumbai
In the awards ceremony we formally recognise the absolute best in packaging, bringing awareness to the immense value of different aspects of packaging such as Sustainability, Functionality, Technical Innovation and Design