Board Converting News, August 19, 2024

PACK EXPO To Offer Host Of Networking Events

a dynamic setting. Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast: On November 5, this popular breakfast will fea- ture Lisa Sun, founder & CEO of retail brand and lifestyle company GRAVITAS. Sun will share her inspiring story, providing data-driven insights and practical tips to help motivate all in attendance to step up and stand out. A Hub for Industry Connection: PACK EXPO Interna- tional will transform more than 1.3 million net square feet of exhibit space into a vibrant hub for professionals seeking to connect. Exhibitor and member lounges, industry-spe- cific pavilions, and special association events will offer packaging and processing professionals valued meeting and collaboration venues. Additional networking opportunities include the Con- fectionery Industry Reception, hosted by the National Con- fectioners Association, and held in the Candy Bar Lounge; the First-Time Attendee Breakfast; and Industry Meets at PACK EXPO, featuring numerous events and meetings held by PMMI partner associations. “PACK EXPO International uniquely brings together the entire spectrum of the packaging and processing commu- nity. With more than 2,500 exhibitors and 45,000 attend- ees representing over 40 vertical markets, it is the premier event for packaging and processing professionals looking to innovate and make valuable industry connections,” says Laura Thompson, Vice President of Trade Shows, PMMI. For more information, visit packexpointernational.com .

PACK EXPO International 2024, set for November 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois is gearing up to of- fer invaluable networking opportunities that promise to connect over 45,000 packaging and processing profes- sionals. Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, this flagship event will host a variety of activities designed to foster connections and inspire innovation across the industry. Networking and Special Events at PACK EXPO Interna- tional 2024: PACK gives BACK: Comedian Nate Bargatze, hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up” by The Atlantic Magazine will headline this year’s event. Scheduled for November 4, at the Lakeside Center’s Arie Crown Theater, the eve- ning will commence with a pre-show networking event fol- lowed by Bargatze’s performance. Tickets are $95 each, with a special offer: buy nine, get one free. All proceeds will support the PMMI Foundation, which furthers packag- ing and processing education throughout North America. Young Professionals Networking Reception: Immedi- ately following PACK gives BACK, PMMI’s Young Profes- sionals Network will host a networking reception at Flight Club Chicago. This event provides a platform for emerging leaders in the industry to network and exchange ideas in

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