The event is aimed at increasing awareness among the people employed in all business related to packaging and allied industry. Commenting on the event N C Saha, director, IIP. said, “We are confident that the two day awareness programme will be of immense value to all who are working in quality control, research and development and other functions in packaging industry.

The first day will see key note address delivered by Vimal Kedia, director, Manjushree Technopack on ‘Significance of rigid packaging materials’. While Das Gupta, a packaging consultant, will talk about ‘Novel packaging system in FMCG.’ 

The second day will see representatives from Ficus Pax and Big Bag International present the innovations and advancements in paper, paper products and packaging materials. During the second half of the day the attendees will get insight on food and pharmaceutical packaging.

Details about the session:

Title of the session	Speakers
Significance of rigid packaging materials	Vimal Kedia, Director, Manjushree Techno Pack
Novel Packaging  Systems for FMCG	P Das Gupta, packaging consultant and ex-head packaging development, Hindustan Unilever
Innovations in Paper &  Paper Products as  Packaging Materials	B R Vijayendra, Ficus Pax
Importance of Woven  Fabrics in Bulk Packaging	Ravish Kamath, director, Big Bags International
Technological development  in metal can for food packaging	Kartik Nayak,  managing director, Shetron
Extension of Shelf Life in  Food Packaging Systems	Rajesh R, regional sales manager (PPD), Sealed Air India
Up-gradation in  Pharmaceutical Packaging	Vijay Yadav, manager packaging development, Medreich