January 2025

News and updates for our packaging community.

In This Edition
• Meet the Industry Leaders Taking the Stage	• ISTAEF Call for Research Proposals
• Secure Your Hotel Room Before It's Gone	• Missed It? Watch the ISTA Digital Live Demo
• Get ISTA PDP Certified at the ISTA Forum	• Strengthen Your Cold Chain Knowledge
• Showcase Your Your Brand – Exhibit at ISTA Forum	• 3A & 3L Test Procedure Training Courses
• Inspire the Next Generation	• Learn Anytime: Watch On-Demand Videos
• Nominate for the Pharma Committee Board	• New Job Openings in Career Center

The 2025 ISTA Forum, including TransPack and TempPack events, will be held March 24-26 at Universal in Orlando, Florida! Experience 40+ presentations, breakout discussions on trending packaging topics, networking opportunities, and shape the future of transport packaging. Companies speaking at the ISTA Forum include:

VIEW THE SCHEDULE

The 2025 ISTA Forum will be held at the beautiful Polynesian paradise, Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal in Orlando. Don't forget to reserve your hotel room by the cut-off date: Thursday, February 20, 2025.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL

Get a head start on your learning with pre-Forum training sessions! Join us for in-person ISTA PDP Certification and Cold Chain courses on Monday, March 24, before the ISTA Forum! Led by industry experts, these sessions provide valuable insights for all experience levels.

ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional Certification (ISTA PDP)
CC 201 | Introduction to BioPharma Cold Chain
CC 301 | User Requirement Specification (URS) to Operational Qualification (OQ)

PRE-FORUM TRAININGS

Become a sponsor of the 2025 ISTA Forum and connect with hundreds of packaging professionals as an industry leader! Sponsorship includes a fully assembled exhibit kiosk in the Forum Networking Hub, located next to the TransPack & TempPack general sessions, for all three days. No setup hassles—just bring your marketing collateral.

SPONSOR EXHIBITION

Inspire the Future: ISTA Educational Foundation Fundraiser at Universal CityWalk: Join the ISTA Educational Foundation's fundraiser on March 24, 6:30–8:30 pm, at NBC Sports Grill & Brew, Universal CityWalk. Reconnect with friends and support scholarships that inspire the next generation of packaging industry leaders.

This is an open call for nominations for the upcoming ISTA Pharma Committee Board election. We encourage all members to participate in this process by nominating qualified individuals, including self-nominations. If a nominee is not currently a member of the ISTA Pharma Committee, they can join by clicking here.

The nomination deadline is Tuesday, February 4th.

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

The ISTA Educational Foundation (ISTAEF) is now accepting undergraduate research proposals focused on minimizing product damage throughout distribution and optimizing resource usage through effective package design.

ISTAEF will award two research grants of $4,500 each for projects to be conducted in the Fall of 2025. Research findings will be presented at the 2026 ISTA Forum, including a poster presentation at the ISTAEF Fundraising Dinner. The deadline to submit a proposal is March 29, 2025.

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

ICYMI: Watch the January ISTA Digital Live Demo to explore the full capabilities of the platform. ISTA Digital: A new digital cloud application for ISTA members focused on collection and sharing of data, collaboration with stakeholders, and optimization of resources through effective package design.

ISTA members can now enjoy the version 1.0 release of ISTA Digital for free as part of their membership. Log in or sign up today to explore the platform!

WATCH NOW

CC 101: Principles of Cold Chain Packaging is available through ISTA's Online Learning System!

CC 101 is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of cold chain packaging, designed for technicians, designers, engineers, and professionals in research & development, sales, marketing, and management who want to gain a strong foundational understanding of cold chain principles. This training course also earns you points towards ISTA PDP recertification.

TAKE THE COURSE

Learn how to perform ISTA test procedures like a pro with our new Test Procedure Training (TPT) Course for ISTA 3A and 3L, available through ISTA's Online Learning System! Featuring clear explanations, engaging animations, and practical tips, this 2-hour course will equip you with the information you need. Free for ISTA members, this training course also earns you points towards ISTA PDP recertification.

TEST PROCEDURE TRAINING

Did you know? Session recordings from ISTA events, including the ISTA Forum, TransPack, TempPack and European Packaging Symposium, are available on ISTA's Online Learning Platform. Watch on-demand and gain insights directly from industry experts! Each session recording comes with a PDF presentation for a complete learning experience.

ACCESS NOW

New job postings in our industry are updated regularly at ISTA's Career Center! Opportunities with Rheem, Johnson Controls, 3D Systems and WESTPAK have been added.

VIEW AVAILABLE JOBS

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ISTA InTouch E-Newsletter - January 2025