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to engage on the ensuing challenges and opportunities. A well-known leader in the government affairs arena for more than 20 years, Dan has worked within the bottled

ing and training new talent will be discussed, equipping participants with practical approaches to foster inclusivity and drive organizational success. Brothers is responsible for HR in the Americas and Eu- rope and has global responsibilities with regard to employ-

water, credit card, healthcare, and information management industries. He has lobbied extensively in those areas at the state and federal levels. He leads the efforts of AMERIPEN — the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment — to develop and advocate positions for the US

ee and labor relations as well as com- pliance. He has served over 30 years as a human resources professional and business partner with experience leading operations, projects, and HR strategy in a variety of organizations. He has worked in both union and non-union environments and negoti-

Dan Felton

packaging industry on issues related to packaging and the environment, using sound science and a philosophy of material inclusiveness. Economic Shifts In 2024 What is the situation with recession, inflation, interest rates, labor shortage, supply chain, and geopolitics now that we are deep in the year? Has our luck run out in 2024? Chris Kuehl, Managing Director of Armada Corpo- rate Intelligence, provides forecasts and strategic guidance for a wide variety of clients and business orga- nizations around the world. He is the economic analyst for several national and international organizations. Prior to starting Armada in 1999, he was a professor of Chris Kuehl

Mark Brothers

ated a number of agreements to align with organizational goals. Brothers has a proven track record in driving busi- ness results through positive employee relations even in the most challenging environments. Environmental Policies We remain at a critical precipice on packaging and en- vironment policy in the United States with significant new laws continuing to be passed and implemented on pack- aging extended producer responsibility (EPR), labeling, re- cycled content mandates and more. AMERIPEN Executive Director Dan Felton will lead a fast-paced discussion about what’s happening, how all this could impact paperboard packaging converters, and how

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