1. Expert Insights and Forecasts: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry's trajectory from the best minds in the business. The sessions are designed to provide deep insights into the trending topics such as sustainable packaging solutions and the changing competitive landscape.
2. Networking with Industry Leaders: Share experiences, foster collaborations, and build enduring connections with a global community of industry leaders and professionals. The networking opportunities at FlexForum 2024 are structured to facilitate meaningful conversations and partnerships.
3. Innovation Showcase: Get a firsthand view of the cutting-edge technologies and solutions poised to reshape the industry. Our showcase is a window into the future, offering a glimpse of the next big things in polyethylene films.
4. Skill-Building Workshops: Enhance your skill set through a series of workshops curated by experts in the field. These sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of the industry.
5. Business Opportunities: Meet potential clients, partners, and suppliers in a dynamic setting. FlexForum 2024 serves as a vibrant marketplace where business meets opportunity.
6. The Scenic Locale of Cape Coral, FL: Pair learning with leisure as you enjoy the picturesque landscapes and vibrant atmosphere of Cape Coral. The event venue offers the perfect blend of business and relaxation.
7. Tailored Sessions: With a lineup of sessions that span various pivotal topics in the industry, you get to choose the learning path that aligns with your interests and business focus.
8. Stimulating Discussions: Engage in discussions that stimulate your thinking and potentially offer new perspectives on age-old challenges. The panels and breakout sessions are designed to encourage open dialogues and brainstorming.
9. Leading Suppliers on Site: Meet and interact with the leading suppliers in the industry. Find solutions to your business challenges and discover opportunities for collaboration.
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Tuesday, April 22
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Golf Outing (Additional Fees Apply)
Co-designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior and Junior, the celebration golf course offers a lush, almost nature park like feel. It is described as a course that is enjoyable for seasoned players and those new to golf alike.
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Welcome Reception
Wednesday, April 23
7:30 am - 8:30 am - Breakfast
8:30 am - 8:40 am - Welcome
8:40 am - 10:00 am - Morning Sessions
10:15 am - 10:45 am - Networking Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm - Morning Sessions Contd.
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Lunch
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Afternoon Sessions
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Reception
Thursday, April 24
7:30 am - 8:30 am - Breakfast
8:30 am - 10:15 am - Morning Sessions
10:15 am - 10:45 am - Networking Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm - Morning Sessions Contd.
12:00 pm - Closing Remarks
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - (CLOSED MEETING) Steering Committee Meeting
Sessions will discuss sustainable product design, development and production including aspects such as recycling initiatives, renewable energy integration, emissions, and resource consumption. Highlighting advancements in sustainable product development is of interest, and presentations may explore improving product recyclability, extending product lifecycles through durability, use of biobased feedstocks and renewable polymers and industry collaborations that drive sustainability practices forward.
Sessions will offer insights, best practices, and knowledge from subject matter experts that enable businesses to thrive in the evolving flexible film and plastic packaging marketplace. Presentations will identify emerging trends and factors driving demand in the industry, and discuss regional and possibly global market opportunities for processors and manufacturers. Presentations may address challenges and strategies for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, advancements in materials that enhance the efficiency of flexible plastics, or growth opportunities in the marketplace through insights on branding, marketing, customer engagement, or workforce recruitment.
Sessions will explore innovative uses of flexible plastic packaging in various industries as well as what’s new and what’s next related to production processes or additives.
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Cape Coral, FL | Feb. 21-23
Sessions will offer insights, best practices, and knowledge from subject matter experts that enable businesses to thrive in the evolving flexible film and plastic packaging marketplace. Presentations will identify emerging trends and factors driving demand in the industry, and discuss regional and possibly global market opportunities for processors and manufacturers. Presentations may address challenges and strategies for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, advancements in materials that enhance the efficiency of flexible plastics, or growth opportunities in the marketplace through insights on branding, marketing, customer engagement, or workforce recruitment.
Business Readiness
Sessions will explore innovative uses of flexible plastic packaging in various industries as well as what’s new and what’s next related to production processes or additives.
Technology & Innovation
Sessions will provide an understanding of both challenges and opportunities in the flexible film and plastics packaging market. One key focus will be on examining the needs and demands of both brands and consumers in the marketplace, identifying trends and preferences, offering insights on what's driving purchasing decisions and market dynamics. Presentations may explore headwinds such as rising material costs and competition, and tailwinds including overall forecasts for the market.
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