AWA N.A. Narrow Web Pouch

INDUSTRY SEMINAR 2022 - NORTH AMERICA

Co-located with:

11-12 SEPTEMBER 2022 | Chicago, IL, USA

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About the 1st Edition

The AWA North America  Narrow Web Pouch Seminar 2022 is the first  AWA event dedicated to the Stand-up Pouch Narrow-Web Converting Industry and the meeting place to share ideas, learn about market developments, solve problems, and network with colleagues across the value chain – from resin and material suppliers to equipment manufacturers, converters, and brand owners, including packaging designers, sustainability and recycling experts, and contract manufacturers.

The seminar will provide in-depth understanding and insights into the stand-up pouch and narrow web converting  market and applications, current trends, sustainability challenges, and opportunities.

The new event will capitalize on AWA’s expertise and network across the packaging value chain, and the co-location with Labelexpo Americas.

The new event will capitalize on AWA’s expertise and network across the packaging value chain, and the co-location with Labelexpo Americas depth understanding and insights into the shrink sleeve label market and applications, current trends, sustainability challenges, and opportunities

Join the leading companies across the Stand-up Pouch & Narrow Web Converting  value chain and sign up today!

Program Sunday 11 September

4:00pm- 5:00pm

Registration Opens

5:00pm – 8:00pm            

Networking Reception- Drinks & Bites

5:30pm – 6:00pm            

Pressure Sensitive Labeling, Shrink Sleeve Labeling & Pouches: Innovation & Sustainability                         
Kelly Murosky, Manager of Packaging Development, 7th Generation

6:30pm – 7:00pm            

M&A Trends in a Disruptive Market
Jonathan White, Managing Director, Mazzone & Associates

Program Monday 12 September

9:00am – 9:15am            

Opening Comments & Introduction
Catalina Steenbakkers, Market Research Consultant, AWA Alexander Watson Associates

9:15am – 9:45am             

Flexible Packaging & Stand Up Pouch Market Overview
Sam Schlaich, Counsel, Government Affairs , FPA

9:45am – 10:30am

Liquid Pouch: A Pathway to Sustainability 
John Patterson, Sr. Business Development Manager, Zacros 

10:30am – 11:30am

Bringing the Industry Together- Networking Coffee Break

11:30am – 12:00pm        

Using M&A to Survive and Thrive in the Global Pouch Market Consolidation
Thomas Blaige, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Blaige & Company

12:00pm – 12:30pm      

How to grow your revenue with Flexible packaging
Dan Niblo, CEO, The Packaging Lab
Jeff Searson, COO, The Packaging Lab

12:30pm – 2:00pm

Bringing the Industry Together- Buffet Lunch and Networking

2:00pm – 2:30pm          

Pouch Converting
Scott Romenesko, Director of Sales- Americas, Hudson-Sharp

2:30pm – 3:00pm          

Inks & Coatings for Pouches
Ashish Datt, Flexible Packaging/Sustainability Technology Manager, Siegwerk

3:00pm-3:30pm     

Bringing the Industry Together- Networking Coffee Break

3:30pm – 4:00pm          

 Print, Laminate and Convert Digital Stand-Up Pouches
Jim Pease, President, SunCentre USA, Inc.
Tom Gray, Sales Manager, Label & Packaging, Xeikon

4:00pm – 5:00pm          

Wrap-up and the Future of Narrow Web Pouches
Moderator:
Catalina Steenbakkers, Market Research Consultant, AWA Alexander Watson Associates
Panelists:
Scott Romenesko, Director of Sales- Americas, Hudson-Sharp
Steven Griggs, Director of Sales, Inteplast Engineered Films, Inteplast Group
Ashish Datt, Senior Manager, Innovation and Sustainability, Siegwerk
Dan Niblo, CEO & Co-Founder, The Packaging Lab
Jim Pease, President, Sun Center

 5:00pm          

Seminar Close & Refreshments 

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AWA NA Narrow Web Pouch Seminar

495.00595.00

Accommodation

Hyatt Rosemont

Phone:+1 859-261-2900
 

We have arranged a special rate for conference delegates. 

The special rate is for a limited number of rooms based on a first-come, first-served basis. After this time, the hotel will accept reservations based on availability and the best available rate. 

Booking information will be provided upon registration for the event. 

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