April 22-24 | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | San Diego, CA
Join us at the 2024 ISTA Forum, including TransPack & TempPack events, on April 22-24 at the beautiful waterfront hotel, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina in San Diego, California. Our signature event, the ISTA Forum is where the packaging community unites to tackle today's challenges, explore industry best practices, discover the latest trends, and collectively shape the future of transport packaging. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates and details about the 2024 program.
2023 ISTA Forum Highlights!
Click on the video to watch highlights from the recently held 2023 ISTA Forum in Houston, Texas! Click here to browse the event photo gallery.
Program Overview
TransPack topics:
- Packaging Performance Testing Applications and Research
- Challenges of Protective Package Design
- Quality Assurance and Validation Best Practices
- Damage Reduction Success Stories
- e-Commerce Packaging
- Sustainable Packaging Development
- Optimization of Packaging Systems Case Studies
TempPack topics:
- Frozen Shipment Best Practices and Case Studies
- Real-Time Monitoring & Monitor Qualification
- Sustainability Case Studies of Re-Use vs. Single Use
- New Methods for Protecting High Value Product in the Supply Chain
- Use of the Internet of Things (IoT) for Gathering or Acting on Temperature Data Within a Supply Chain
- Innovative Cold Chain Packaging Solutions
The ISTA Forum program is uniquely designed to offer a distinctive opportunity for TransPack and TempPack attendees to network during shared meals, breaks, and receptions. Attendees can take part in sessions from both TransPack and TempPack events at no additional cost.
Monday, April 22
8:00-5:00 Pre-Forum Trainings:
- Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) Certification Training (additional fee)
- Introduction to BioPharma Cold Chain Training (additional fee)
- User Requirement Specification (URS) to Operational Qualification (OQ) Training (additional fee)
1:00-7:00 Attendee Check-In
5:00-7:00 Welcome Reception
Tuesday, April 23
8:00-5:15 TransPack Program
8:00-5:15 TempPack Program
5:30-7:30 Exhibitor Reception
Wednesday, April 24
8:00-5:15 TransPack Program
8:00-5:15 TempPack Program
6:30-8:30 Closing Celebration Dinner
Hotel
The 2024 ISTA Forum will be held at the beautiful Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina in San Diego, California. The Marriott Marquis is located along the waterfront of downtown San Diego and features spectacular views of the skyline, bay and Coronado Island. The hotel is steps from the Gaslamp Quarter and is at the center of many popular attractions including Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Seaport Village & SeaWorld®.
- Room rate: $299
- Cut of Date: Monday, April 1st, 2024
Rates & Registration
Registration will be available soon!
Questions
If you have any questions about the ISTA Forum including speaking, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, please feel free to contact Lisa Bonsignore, ISTA's VP of Events at lisa@ista.org or by phone at (517) 325-0434. We can't wait to see you at the 2024 ISTA Forum!