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Exploring the Future of Effective Package Design

We're thrilled to present the 10th edition of the ISTA European Packaging Symposium to be held 08-09 October at the Le Méridien Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany! This year’s program will provide insights on today's hot topics and will offer new solutions to help shape the future of transport packaging. Topics cover sustainable packaging development, e-commerce packaging challenges, packaging performance testing applications, optimization, damage reduction success stories, research, best practices, and more! 

Temperature-Sensitive Life Science Product Distribution Track
The 2024 program features a dedicated track on Temperature-Sensitive Life Science Product Distribution alongside the main symposium program. Topics include innovative cold chain packaging, temperature monitoring strategies, sustainability case studies, design qualification guidance, and more.

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Where Our Packaging Community Gathers to Connect!

The ISTA European Packaging Symposium program is uniquely designed to provide attendees with the chance to connect during shared meals, breaks, and receptions.

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Call for Abstracts

You're invited to submit an abstract for the 10th edition of the ISTA European Packaging Symposium. We're looking for thought leaders for both the general session program and the temperature-sensitive life science product distribution track. If you are interested in pushing the packaging industry forward, we want to hear from you! Share your insights, expertise, experience and shape the future of transport packaging.

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European Packaging Symposium

Target topics of interest: Retail, Logistics, Packaging Trends | Packaging Performance Testing Applications & Research | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning in Packaging | Quality Assurance & Validation Best Practices | Damage Reduction Success Stories | e-Commerce Packaging | Sustainable Packaging Development | Optimization of Packaging Systems and more.

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Temperature-Sensitive Life Science Product Distribution Track

Target topics of interest: Real-time Monitoring | Frozen Shipping Solutions & Guidance | Design Qualification Guidance | Temperature Monitoring Strategies | Ambient Temperature Lane Data | Continuous Monitoring Strategies and more.

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Frankfurt, Germany!

The 2024 European Packaging Symposium will be held at the Le Méridien Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany. Next to the main station and just a few steps away from the city centre, the hotel is a perfect base for the symposium.

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Companies Who Presented

The following companies presented on the 2023 program.

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Schedule At-A-Glance

  • Monday 07 October

    Pre-Symposium ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) Certification (additional fee) 7:30-17:45

  • Tuesday 08 October

    Attendee Check-In 8:30-12:30

    Welcome Lunch with Sponsors 11:30-12:30

    General Sessions 12:30-17:00

    Social Mixer with Sponsors 18:30-20:30

  • Wednesday 09 October

    General Sessions 8:30-17:00

    Official Dinner 18:00-22:00

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