This year's London Packaging Week trade show takes place at a new location: ExCeL London exhibition center
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Revving up for its second edition, London Packaging Week (Easyfairs) will welcome some 190 exhibitors across four events – Packaging Première, PCD, PLD and Food & Consumer Pack. The UK-based two-day trade show opens its doors on September 21st at a brand-new location: ExCeL London.
Following its inaugural event after a major brand overhaul last year, London Packaging Week is returning for a second edition on September 21st-22nd. Grouping four different events under one roof, the trade show offers a vast array of packaging products, innovations and networking opportunities across sectors including beauty, premium drinks and consumer goods.
Sustainability is at the forefront of the show this year, thus the change of venue. The new location, ExCeL London exhibition center, was certified carbon neutral in 2022, uses 100% renewable electricity and claims to send zero waste to landfills. With this move, London Packaging Week aims to set a new standard for eco-friendly practices in the events industry. "By partnering with ExCeL London, we are demonstrating our commitment to setting higher standards and promoting sustainable practices throughout the event," explains Easyfairs Director of Packaging Renan Joel in a statement.
A rich conference & animations program
An array of conferences covering topics from boosting sustainability measures and utilizing innovative materials, to optimizing e-commerce operations and packaging design will take place over the two days. A few sessions not to be missed include:
- Specialised Packaging: Product Launches that Captivate Audiences with Leo Chao, Co-Founder & Creative Director at Zenpack
- From One Bag to Another - a British Icon's Journey from Luxury Handbags to a Luxury Farm with Mulberry Founder Roger Saul
- Design in Wine & Spirits: How to Win the Consumer in a Stormy Market moderated by Karin Lundqvist and Urban Karlstam, Co-Founders & Owners at Motherland
- Reducing Packaging Cost Whilst Maintaining Luxury Cues hosted by Joanna Brennan, Co-Founder at Pump Street Chocolate and Tessa Stuart, Director at Asset Research & Consultancy
Conferences cover topics from boosting sustainability measures and utilizing innovative materials, to optimizing e-commerce operations and packaging design ©London Packaging Week
A novelty this year, the Packaging Startup Awards 2023 will reward the most innovative solutions created by global packaging startups. The entrants will be competing across six categories: alternative materials, connected packaging, increased functionality, online, refill & re-use, and waste reduction. The winners selected by a panel of 14 industry experts will be unveiled in a session on Friday, September 22nd.
