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Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2020

1 PM-4:30 PM June 29 - July 2, 2020 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) UTC−04:00

AUGUST 2-3

June 29 - July 2, 2020

NO TRAVEL NEEDED

NO TRAVEL NEEDED

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

LEARN & NETWORK

LEARN & NETWORK

The 2020 Sustainable Packaging Symposium brings together experts from industry and academia worldwide to address challenges and discoveries to focus on how to move the world to a point where packaging is sourced responsibly, designed to be effective & safe throughout its life cycle, is recycled or reused, and has a minimal impact on the environment, ecology, and health of the public. The symposium will also focus on novel products and innovation in the packaging industry, and the development of a circular economy for packaging waste.

CONFERENCE CHAIR

  • Caroline Taylor

    EarthShift Global

STEERING COMMITTEE

  • Jo Ann Ratto Ross

    U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development

  • Bryan Staley

    EREF Environmental Research & Education Foundation

  • Jessica Vieira

    Apeel Sciences

  • Ti¬ffani Burt

    Sealed Air’s Innovation and Sustainability Organization

  • Steve Alexander

    Association of Plastic Recyclers

  • Kyla Fisher

    AMERIPEN

  • Thomas Trabold

    Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

  • Sangwon Suh

    University of California, Santa

Featured Speakers

  • Jessica Bowman

    Executive Director, Plant Based Products Council’s (PBPC)

  • Thomas Trabold

    Department Head, Rochester Institute of Technology

  • Robert Lilienfeld

    President, Robert Lilienfeld Consulting

  • Mike Levy

    Senior Associate, First Environment, Inc.

  • Rafael Auras

    Professor, Michigan State University

  • Steve Alexander

    President and CEO, Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)

Technical Program

The dynamic program will take place live during four consecutive days, June 29- July 2.

Each day, join us live for core hours of 1PM-4PM ET to view presentations and panels and ask questions during live Q&A sessions, and engage in facilitated small group discussions. Stay longer to join the international after-hour happy hours or meet one-on-one with participants, browse posters and exhibits or the day's recorded content.

  Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
  Monday, 6/29 Tuesday, 6/30 Wednesday, 7/1 Thursday, 7/2
    Networking Lounge open 24 hrs Networking Lounge open 24 hrs Networking Lounge open 24 hrs
1:00 - 1:15 Opening and Welcome Welcome and Last Day's Takeaways Welcome and Last Day's Takeaways Welcome and Last Day's Takeaways
1:15 - 2:00 Plenary Session Plenary Session Plenary Session Plenary Session
2:00 - 2:15 Facilitated Small Group Discussions Facilitated Small Group Discussions Facilitated Small Group Discussions Facilitated Small Group Discussions
2:15 - 3:15 Panel Discussion Technical Session Panel Discussion Innovation Showcase
3:15 - 3:30 Facilitated Small Group Discussions Facilitated Small Group Discussions Facilitated Small Group Discussions Q&A
3:30 - 4:00 Exhibitor session Lightning Round 1 Lightning Round 2 Conclusions and Next Steps
4:00 - 5:00   Poster Session 1 Poster Session 2  
After hours Happy Hour – timezone 1 Happy Hour– timezone 2 Happy Hour– timezone 3  

Frequently Asked Questions

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No. You do not need to download or install any software to participate. You only need to have access to the internet.
Your login details will be emailed to you ahead of the event. You can use these details to access the online event.
The event will remain open 24/7 for 30 days. Therefore, you can attend whenever it’s convenient for you during this period of time. We understand your schedule may not allow you to attend all of the live sessions of the event.
Send an email to tech@vfairs.com for any technical assistance.
This is an online event. You do not have to travel to any specific location. You can participate anywhere that you have Internet access. The event is accessible from desktop, mobile and tablet devices.
  • Watch live online presentations from top industry speakers
  • Participate in Mitel Trainings offered throughout the day
  • Download valuable educational materials to access later
  • Chat live with Mitel executives, Partners and the MUG Global Board
Yes. Like any physical event, we will have a swag bag for you! You can add all of the documents available to the online swag bag in your account and then email them to yourself or share items with your colleagues by simply entering their email.
Absolutely. We are counting on you to invite others! Help us spread the word. You can simply share the link to this page and they can register at their convenience.