| Conference Agenda Day 1
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| 09:00 AM Onwards: |
Registration & Networking
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| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
Exhibition & Conference Inaugural
India Food & Packaging Conference & PackVision Expo
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| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: |
Panel Discussion - I
Theme: Future-Ready Packaging Strategies for Key Industries
Meeting the evolving needs of Key Buyer Industries with next-gen packaging solutions
- Automation and technology integration in packaging
- Cost optimization and Supply chain resilience
- Enhancing consumer engagement through packaging design
- Regulatory standards and compliance across industries
- E-commerce Packaging Innovations: Sustainable & Secured Packaging solutions
- Regional packaging preferences across India's diverse markets
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| 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM |
Panel Discussion - II
Theme: Smart Labels and High-Performance Packaging
How labels and advanced materials drive innovation, security, and consumer engagement
- Emerging materials and their commercial viability
- The rise of high-performance labels and packaging solutions
- Authentication, traceability, and compliance through labeling
- Smart labels, RFID, and connected packaging
- Strengthening brand identity and consumer engagement
- Integration of vernacular languages and regional considerations in
label design
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| 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM: |
Networking Lunch |
| 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM |
Panel Discussion - III
Theme: Optimizing Food Storage & Supply Chains: Cutting Losses and
Enhancing Quality
Harnessing technology to streamline storage and supply chains while
minimizing losses and maximizing food quality
Cold chain logistics: IoT-powered monitoring for efficiency
Blockchain for transparency and food safety in distribution
AI-driven inventory management and demand forecasting
Reducing food waste through optimized supply chain strategies
Adapting to evolving global supply chain disruptions
Last-mile delivery innovations for urban vs. rural Indian markets
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| 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM |
Panel Discussion - IV
Theme: Tech in Packaging: AI, IoT, and Data for Smarter Operations
Integrating AI and IoT for smarter, predictive, and data-driven packaging
operations
- AI-driven predictive maintenance for packaging lines
- IoT-enabled smart packaging for real-time supply chain optimization
- Automated quality control and defect detection
- Digital transformation in packaging logistics
- Affordable technology integration for small and medium enterprises
- Data privacy considerations in connected packaging solutions
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| 03:15 PM Onwards |
Visit to Exhibition |
| End of Day |
| Conference Agenda Day 2
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| 09:00 AM Onwards |
Registration & Networking |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: |
Panel Discussion - V
Theme: Scaling Up with Automation in Corrugated & Protective
Packaging
Adopting automation to enhance protection, efficiency, and
sustainability
- Automation in corrugation: speed, scale, and innovation
- Advanced corrugated solutions for enhanced durability and flexibility
- Tertiary packaging as a critical layer in supply chains
- Maximizing efficiency through automated packaging lines
- Smarter logistics with automated protective packaging
- Modular automation solutions for businesses at different growth
stages
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| 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM: |
Panel Discussion - VI
Theme: Innovations in Packaging & Bottling: Safety, Sustainability, and
Market Appeal
Driving packaging & bottling with smart, sustainable, and consumercentric innovation
- Next-gen biodegradable and recyclable packaging materials
- Smart packaging solutions for traceability and consumer engagement
- Cost-effective and energy-efficient packaging and bottling processes
- Meeting export and domestic packaging compliance standards
- Consumer-driven trends: Minimalist and functional packaging
- Local material sourcing strategies to reduce carbon footprint
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| 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM: |
Panel Discussion - VII
Theme: Future-Ready Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Innovation,
Efficiency, and Market Success
Boosting food & beverage manufacturing efficiency and market
readiness through innovation, automation, and sustainability
- Navigating production cost pressures and raw material scarcity with
innovation
- Precision food processing for enhanced quality and operational
efficiency
- Smart factories: Leveraging AI, robotics, and predictive maintenance
- Sustainable sourcing, waste reduction, and energy-efficient solutions
- Adapting global food safety standards to local manufacturing contexts
- Enhancing productivity with high-speed automation and minimal
downtime
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| 01:45 PM Onwards: |
Networking Lunch |
| End of Day II |
| Workshop Day 2 (May 17th 2025)
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| 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM |
Workshop by
National Agriculture & Food Analysis & Research Institute (NAFARI)
Topic - I: Landscape on Export of Agri & Food Products
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Topic - II: Enhancing Compliances Through Certification and Skill
Development
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| Workshop Day 3 (May 18th 2025)
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| 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
Workshop by
Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (AFSTI - Pune)
Topic: Retort Processing and Packaging
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