 August 2022 News and updates for our packaging community. | |||||
 Happening soon! The ISTA European Packaging Symposium will be held in-person 4-5 October, 2022 in Berlin, Germany at the Courtyard by Marriott Berlin City Center - Room block ends 3 September! This year’s program will provide insights on today's e-commerce and sustainability challenges and will offer new solutions to help shape the future of transport packaging. Don't miss out, we have an incredible lineup of speakers in store for attendees! Check out the full event program & register today to join us in Berlin. 
  
 The ISTA Pharma Committee is hosting its annual Technical Exchange on Wednesday, September 7, from 11:00-12:30 EST. You're invited to learn more, provide feedback & ask questions. This virtual industry discussion is open to all!
 Call for Speakers is open for the 2023 ISTA Forum, TransPack & TempPack events! Abstract submissions must be made using the online speaker form and must include an abstract title, topic description, and any practical takeaways. If selected to be a speaker, your attendee registration will be waived. See below for target topics of interest! TransPack target 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 target 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 2023 ISTA Forum is happening May 1-3 in Houston, Texas at the beautiful Marriott Marquis Houston. The Marriott Marquis will deliver a downtown Houston urban resort experience for our attendees while providing over 150,000 square feet of elegant event space, a rooftop terrace, outdoor pavilion and the world's largest Texas-shaped rooftop lazy river! We can’t wait to see everyone next May. Stay tuned for more program details and registration!  PackSight Office Hours are live interactive sessions where the PackSight team will answer your questions about using PackSight. Bring your questions about the powerful new custom test builder or about any aspect of the PackSight tool. Ask questions live or use this form to submit your questions prior to the sessions. We’re excited to have you join us and learn more about PackSight! 
 With more than 50 years, both as an academic and a packaging industry professional, Dennis Young is retiring as a Packaging Instructor from Michigan State University School of Packaging – effective September 1st. Prior to joining MSU, Dennis served as ISTA’s Technical Director and played a very significant role to the foundation and success of the association. Dennis also served on ISTA’s Board of Directors and was a recipient of ISTA’s Educational Foundation R. David LeButt Award for excellence in packaging education. Dennis has made his mark through his willingness to share his expert knowledge with the packaging community. So many have learned from him through his countless presentations and technical papers with emphasis on distribution packaging, supply chain measurement and package development & testing. Dennis Young, in the world of packaging, has always been and always will be an icon and ISTA will be forever grateful for his contributions. Please join us in congratulating Dennis on his well-earned retirement! 
 Do you know someone who has made notable contributions to education in transport packaging? It is easy to nominate them below! The ISTA Educational Foundation (ISTAEF) is seeking nominations for the R. David LeButt Award. This prestigious award honors packaging professionals in recognition of their excellence and continuing education in transport packaging. The R. David LeButt Award was established in 1999 in the memory of Dave LeButt, who served as an ISTA officer and participated in, and realized, the importance of packaging education. Nomination deadline is January 31, 2023.
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| ISTA InTouch E-Newsletter - August 2022 | |||||
