New Tool: ProSource
Checkout our packaging and processing solutions finder, ProSource.

PMMI releases final Innovation Stage schedule

Presenters to address food safety regulatory compliance, child-resistant packaging, automation, workforce engagement, and more at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015.

The Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center) will bring together the latest technology and industry leaders in an extensive selection of free educational programming.
The Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center) will bring together the latest technology and industry leaders in an extensive selection of free educational programming.

The Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center) will bring together the latest technology and industry leaders in an extensive selection of free educational programming. The full session schedule is now available at packexpolasvegas.com and pharmaexpo.com and is accessible through the PACK EXPO Las Vegas/Pharma EXPO mobile app.

Spotlighting innovations in child-resistant packaging, vision guidance, contaminant detection and belt tracking software, as well as the latest consumer trends in snacking, the Innovation Stages offer an unmatched range of insights on the trends and solutions that are transforming the world of processing and packaging.

“The PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO Innovation Stages provide attendees access to an unparalleled range of cutting-edge processing and packaging technologies and techniques,” says Maria Ferrante, Vice President, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI.

Sessions include:

• The Next Evolution of Metal Detection
• The Regulatory and Risk Landscape for Flexible Food Packaging
• Child-Resistant Packaging — A Flexible Option
• Innovation for Easy Packaging Machine Automation
• Advantages of Using Robotics and Advanced Sensing Technologies to Automatically Detect Leakers
• Factory Acceptance Tests: One Voice Guidelines for CPGs and OEMs

The Innovation Stages are located on the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show floor in adjacent Booths C-1041, C-1045, and C-1049, and on the Pharma EXPO show floor in Booth N-559. Sessions are 30 minutes long, and start at the top of the hour. Check the schedule for details.

2015 marks Pharma EXPO’s first year in Las Vegas. PMMI owns and produces Pharma EXPO in partnership with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Combined, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO will bring together more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing their processing and packaging innovations to 30,000 attendees in more than 800,000 net sq ft of exhibit space. Learn more and register at packexpolasvegas.com. Registration for the show is $100 and includes admission to all exhibits and the Innovation Stage.

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components, and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media, and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK MĂ©xico, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017.

PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends, and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging, and Packaging + Processing OEM.

PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market, and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com, and PMMI.org.

New ebook focused on cartoning equipment
Read about the various types of cartoning equipment, how to select the right one, and common pitfalls to avoid. Plus, read equipment advice from CPGs for ultimate cartoning success.
Read More
New ebook focused on cartoning equipment
How Can You Honor a Leader?
Induction into the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame is the highest honor in our industry. Submit your leader to be considered for the Class of 2024 now through June 10th. New members will be inducted at PACK EXPO International in Chicago
Read More
How Can You Honor a Leader?