From:Packaging News

Britvic, Harrods and Young’s Seafood are some of the major names who will take to the stage as part of Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London’s seminar programme.

Taking place 14-15 September 2016, at London’s Olympia, the free-to-attend seminar programme will run across three theatres throughout the two days, including an opening interview and Q&A with Mark Pawsey MP and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Packaging Group.

The practical sessions have been selected to provide guidance on packaging, print and design.

Also on day one of the show will be an interactive panel discussion, looking at ‘The future of creative packaging’, with a panel including Alex Higgs, creative manager at Think Tank Media, Simon Rumble, brand enhancement at Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co, Chris Jones, Technical Print Production Manager at Novalia and Ian McKay, business development manager of Strand Paper, who will all explore the latest consumer trends in premium and creative packaging.

Ann Dunne, head of food technology and development at Harrods, will be examining ‘The emerging trends in the prestige and luxury markets’. She will analyse what packaging trends work well in this market and what has been emerging over the last year.
Lisa Meade, senior innovation manager – packaging at Britvic, will discuss packaging development challenges and opportunities, talking about the packaging technologies and trends that are shaping the company’s packaging decisions.

Additionally, Natalie Maher, managing director at Good, will present in partnership with its client Milroy’s of Soho, looking over the power of packaging as a brand storyteller.
In a combination of both shows, Neil Farmer, owner of Neil Farmer Associates, will be assessing the status of the world packaging market and innovations by leading consumer goods producers.

Paul Day, packaging technologist at LF Beauty, will be exploring what pitfalls should be avoided when managing NPD projects and where to look for inspiration to innovate.
Alison Vincent, managing director of AVA Packaging Solutions, will explain the seven essential elements packaging departments in FMCG/CPG companies must embrace in order to create value.

The choice of packaging material and its impacts on sustainability will be discussed by Jessica Tommila, director market communications at Iggesund Paperboard.
Finally, The Dieline Conference will take place for the first time outside the USA, delivering a series of sessions from both leading and emerging brands, as well as packaging suppliers and design agencies, to discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise when designing a brand.