TAPPI's International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division has announced it will hold its first topic-specific virtual Conference of 2021 on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (EST).

With an intense focus on sustainability, and its significance to the success of the industry, this special Conference kicks off with a highly informative keynote address from a leading industry authority from CEFLEX, along with three additional subject matter experts – each presenting for 45 minutes apiece.

Keynote Address

• "Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging"
• 10 a.m. EST
• Dana Mosora, Workstream Consultant, CEFLEX
• Dana Mosora is a Lead Consultant at the CEFLEX initiative is a collaboration of more than 160 European companies, associations and organizations representing the entire flexible packaging value chain, working together to make all flexible packaging in Europe circular by 2025. Details on the presentation will be posted on this website soon.

Additional Presenters

• Fraser Waldie, NOVA Chemicals, "Designing Collation Shrink Films for Achieving Aspirational Sustainability Goals"
• Larry Effler, The Dow Chemical Company, "A Journey to Commercialize Recyclable Flexible Packaging"
• Andrea Auchter, Nature Works, "Rethinking the Paper Cup – Beginning with Extrusion Process Optimization for Compostability and Recyclability"

Who Should Attend?

Anyone interested or involved in the flexible packaging industry. NOTE: There is no charge for Converters, Brand Owners or Students to attend. Registration fees for all other TAPPI members is only $99, and $129 for non-members. Registration is now open.