đź“… June 11, 2024
đź“Ť Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, Toronto, Canada
Welcome to the PAC Global Disruptors Summit, where innovation meets opportunity! Get ready to dive into the forefront of the packaging industry’s future with our dynamic, high-energy event designed to turbocharge your professional growth and propel your business forward.
- Speed Dating Format: Experience the excitement of a speed dating format, where innovative disruptors showcase game-changing ideas in record time, keeping you updated on the latest trends and technologies.
- Inspiring Pitches: Industry innovators will share ground-breaking ideas, cutting-edge solutions, and revolutionary products shaping the future of packaging.
- Networking at Tabletop Showcase: Forge valuable connections with fellow attendees, industry leaders, and potential collaborators. Explore partnership possibilities in a conducive environment for networking and idea exchange.
- Learn and Grow: Gain insights, strategies, and best practices to drive success in the packaging industry. Stay ahead of the curve and navigate the evolving landscape of packaging innovation.
Agenda
Keynote Address: Vlad Rebellon, Loblaw Companies Limited
Bosk Bioproducts
HP
Corruven
Rootree
Lunch & Tabletop Showcase
Landa Digital Printing
Returnity
Pack-Smart
Atlantic Packaging Products
Mini Giants
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Keynote Disruptors: Vlad Rebellon, Tom Szaky, & Kent Wootton
Vlad Rebellon
Sr. Director, Strategic Initiatives at Loblaw Companies Limited
Learn about Loblaw’s journey in implementing the Golden Design Rules across all of their private label products.
Tom Szaky
CEO & Founder, Terracycle & Loop
Learn about Loop which enables consumers to purchase products in reusable packaging.
Kent Wootton
Manager of Circular Materials Innovations, Canadian Tire Corporation
Learn about Canadian Tires journey in developing and implementing their Sustainable Packaging Standards across all their own brands.
Disruptor Lineup
Molding a Plastic-Free Future with Regen™
Regen™ is an innovative Canadian biomaterial made by upcycling industrial by-products. No petroleum, no toxic chemicals. Our certified compostable and biobased resin is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics, helping brands meet their ESG goals and lead the charge towards a greener future.
HP & Esko: The Power of Mass Customization
Customized packaging increases visibility, sales and customer loyalty. Household brands including Coca Cola, Oreo, Nutella, Budweiser, Hershey, Amarula and more have employed unique HP digital design-and-print technologies to deliver high-impact campaigns with up to 3-million unique package variations. Esko and HP are now joining forces to accelerate adoption of these high-powered campaigns by reducing creation and launch timeframes from nine months to less than 60 days.
Next Level Flexible Packaging Technology
Welcome to Arranti’s Packaging technology. Highlighting The Dual Chamber Pouch, Cubi-Pak, and Minime Cube pouch. All designed to reduce your packaging footprint, reduce plastic, and reduce or eliminate Secondary Overwraps.
Corrpack: Doing More by Using Less
At Corruven, we made it our mission to create a game-changing packaging material solution towards building a truly sustainable future. CORRPACK, our paper based cushioning material, is not only a performant alternative to foams and plastics, but is also environmentally friendly, made of 100% recycled fiber, recyclable, and biodegradable.
Pampering People and Planet
Rootree presents revolutionary recyclable liquid packaging technology made in Canada. Reducing plastic waste, prioritizing sustainability, offering a solution that aligns with environmental goals while maintaining high-quality packaging standards… sounds like a relaxing bath is in order.
Genera is disrupting Fresh Protein and Produce with packaging made from grass!
Genera’s USA made meat and produce packaging is made from grass grown on underutilized land. Regenerative farming practices combine with advanced technology to produce packaging that is both compostable and recyclable at scale. $300 million+ investment the existing 100 tpd biorefinery and molded fiber facility will produce over two billion packages per year.
Redefining the Packaging Industry: Navigating the Circular Supply Chain with Friendlier
Join us as we unveil the future of the packaging industry with Friendlier’s groundbreaking supply-chain innovation. At Friendlier, we’re experts in reuse, committed to simplifying the transition to a circular economy. In my talk, I’ll delve into the transformative power of circularity and how Friendlier’s cutting-edge technology and robust infrastructure are paving the way for a truly sustainable future on a global scale.
Printing Reimagined: Landa’s Breakthrough Disruptive Technology
Printing has been redefined by Landa Digital Printing as they transform the industry with their pioneering Nanographic Printing® technology.
By merging unparalleled efficiency, quality, and sustainability, Landa has revolutionized expectations, inventing a completely new way of printing that redefines industry standards and exceeds modern demands.
Building Trust with Delta-X Transparency
Reinforce consumer confidence and loyalty with Pack-Smart’s Delta-X Transparency Model. By integrating advanced serialization and digital verification, Delta-X not only certifies product authenticity but also deepens consumer engagement. This transparency builds trust, transforming purchasers into brand advocates through a seamless and genuine product journey from production to purchase.
Returnity: Reuse IRL
Reuse systems have struggled to scale because of high cycle costs and low participation rates. Returnity develops, implements and manages reusable shipping and delivery packaging programs for brands and retailers that break through by staying grounded.
Making Flexo More Sustainable – Flexo Innovations Deliver Value Across Packaging Production
Printers and brands are focusing a lot of attention on sustainability and often focused on packaging materials that create more challenging print conditions and inconsistencies on press. Shine LED Lamp Kits innovated by Miraclon, help printers achieve enhanced flexo plate uniformity delivering consistent, repeatable packaging print and less waste.  Join us to learn more about our 2024 FTA Sustainability award-winning Shine LED technology!
Next-Gen Corrugated Printing: High-Quality Graphics and Substrate Flexibility with Single Pass Water-Based Digital Technology
Disrupting corrugated printing with our Waterbased Single Pass Digital Print technology. Offering unparalleled flexibility, agility, and eco-friendliness, we empower brands to print on diverse substrates using water-based inks, transforming the corrugated packaging landscape.
Connected Packaging
A unique solution provides comprehensive brand protection and customer engagement, combining secure product authentication, intelligent traceability, and customized communication strategies. The advanced cloud-based software assigns a unique digital identity to each product, enhancing data capture and enrichment. This solution prevents counterfeiting, improves communication, boosts supply chain efficiency, and ensures operational excellence.
2024 Summit Patrons
Bundling Opportunities with PAC MART
PAC Global offers valuable package bundle opportunities for our members. We are offering all Disruptors Summit speakers an opportunity to bundle the opportunity with other value-adds. Contact us now to learn more about the PAC MART Global Marketplace and how you can pair this Disruptors opportunity.
What is PAC MART?
The PAC MART is a curated packaging marketplace designed to offer the global packaging industry a centralized digital shopping mall with a wide range of buying, and selling opportunities for the entire value chain.
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