Registration Opens for the FPA 2020 Virtual Fall Executive Conference

Published: September 24, 2020

The Flexible Packaging Association announced that registration for the FPA 2020 Virtual Fall Executive Conference is now open. FPA’s upcoming conference is moving to a digital format and has been split into three separate sessions with one virtual networking event, a Happy Hour.

• October 8, 2020, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT, Session 1: Sustainability and End-of-Life Management for Flexibles;
• Todd Bukowski, principal with PTIS, and John Barrett, president of Priority Metrics Group: Todd and John will discuss the results of the recent FPA research project that presents a roadmap for the future of sustainability of flexible packaging through 2030;
• Guido Aufdemkamp, executive director, Flexible Packaging Europe: Guido will discuss the end-of-life management (EOL) systems and extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes throughout Europe;
• Andy Hackman, principal lobbyist, Serlin Haley: Andy will provide an update on EOL and EPR proposals and legislation in the U.S.;
• October 12, 2020, October 12, 2020, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT, Session 2, 2020 Elections and Political Vision for 2021;
  • Congressman Bryan Steil, a Representative for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District;
  • Margaret Brennan, moderator of CBS News’ Face The Nation & CBS News’ senior foreign affairs correspondent: Ms. Brennan will discuss the political outlook and the news of the day;
  • Liz Roberts, principal, Capitoline Consulting: Ms. Roberts will provide 2020 election highlights and speak about how the stated platforms may impact the flexible packaging industry’s priorities;
• October 15, 2020, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT, Session 3, Economic Updates and 2021 Forecast;
  • Anja Manuel, principal, Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel: Ms. Manual will discuss the global economy and the long-term consequences of the COVID crisis;
  • Joel Morales, senior director, Polyolefins Americas, IHS Markit: Joel will provide an update on the polypropylene market; and
  • Devorah Kaufman, regional account manager, Business Intelligence Solutions, Euromonitor International: Ms. Kaufman will discuss global trends in flexible packaging.

The Happy Hour featuring Digital Deception will be held on October 8, 2020, at 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm EDT. Registration for the Happy Hour is automatically included when registering for the conference.

For more information, visit www.flexpack.org.