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That’s a wrap—PACK EXPO East

Last month’s PACK EXPO East in Philadelphia gave attendees the up-close-and-personal feel that’s characteristic of a regional show, but also delivered a strong portfolio of educational programs and collaborative tracks usually reserved for the big shows. Presented by PMMI, PACK EXPO East will return to Philadelphia March 3 to 5, 2020.

Here's a review of some of the highlights on the floor. Presented by PMMI, PACK EXPO East will return to Philadelphia March 3 to 5, 2020.

Forum format is a hit
A new counterpart to tried and true Innovation Stage presentations, Forum sessions proved to be a popular addition at the show. These lightly curated and moderated interactive sessions used brief introductory talks on weighty industry topics to serve as jumping-off points for small-group discussion among interested parties. The OpX Leadership Network, Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), Contract Packagers Association (CPA), and PMMI Business Intelligence coordinated to curate and MC the sessions.

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