PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE (18 October, Focus Rooms, Sunninghill, Sandton, Johannesburg) The aim of this conference is to discuss the economic role of packaging in SA, challenges facing the plastics sector, the impact of exports on paper packaging as well as technological packaging improvements and innovative designs against the background of sustainability issues and legislative requirements. Conference programme: * 8-8.40am: Registrations and early morning refreshments * 8.45-9am: Opening remarks by chairperson * 9-9.45am: Quantity regulation declarations - Dr Sadhvir Bissoon, CEO of the SABS * 9.45-10.10am: Mid-morning refreshments * 10.15-11am: Labelling enforcement and liability on packaging technology developments - Janusz Luterek, Legal Expert at Hahn & Hahn Attorneys * 11am-12pm: The economic and sustainability role of packaging in South Africa -Kishan Singh, national chairman of the Institute of Packaging SA * 12-12.55pm: Lunch * 1-1.45pm: The challenges faced by plastic packaging - Douwn Steyn, director of sustainability at Plastics SA * 1.45-2.30pm: Unpacking the future in packaging development and innovation - Philemon Sereme, packaging technical manager at Nestlé * 2.30-3.15pm: South African export impact on paper growth and product innovation - Roy Campbell, specialist in forestry, paper and packaging at Deloitte * 3.15pm: Closing remarks by chairperson Costs: R3,249 (incl VAT) per delegate and a group booking rate of R2,599 VAT incl per person for three or more delegates from the same company. The registration fee includes conference materials, presentations, refreshments and lunch. Bookings: Contact Simon or Matlala at Mogorosi Communicaions, tel 011-325-2485; [email protected] or [email protected].
Posted on: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:20:15 +0000