The 2025 ISTA Forum Europe, will be held on 7-8 October at the Meliá Barcelona Sky Hotel in Barcelona Spain! The ISTA Forum Europe features our flagship events, TransPack and TempPack. It’s where our packaging community comes together to connect—sharing insights, building relationships, and shaping the future of transport packaging.
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Sponsoring ISTA Forum Europe goes beyond showcasing your brand—it’s a chance to be part of something impactful. As a sponsor, you’ll:
- Connect with the global transport packaging community as industry leader.
- Build relationships and network with key decision-makers.
- Increase your brand’s presence with sponsor exhibit space and focused marketing.
- Support research and innovation that’s shaping the industry’s future.
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Join these Premier TransPack & TempPack Sponsors:
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Join us for in-person ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) Certification training on Monday 6 October, just before the ISTA Forum Europe. This training covers all six courses required to obtain your certification.
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The 2026 ISTA Forum USA is headed to the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel from April 7-9! We're seeking thought leaders for both TransPack and TempPack. If you're passionate about advancing the packaging industry, we want to hear from you!
Showcase your experience, knowledge, and insights in the transport packaging industry by becoming a speaker at the 2026 ISTA Forum USA event. If selected to be a speaker, your registration will be waived.
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Test Procedure Training (TPT) for ISTA 1A and 3B are now available! Learn how to perform ISTA test procedures like a pro with our TPT courses for ISTA procedures 1A, 3A, 3B and 3L, available through ISTA's Online Learning System!
Featuring clear explanations, engaging animations, and practical tips, our courses will equip you with the information you need. Free for ISTA members, this training course also earns you points towards ISTA PDP recertification.
Registration is now open for the 2025 ISTA China Packaging Symposium, taking place September 8–11 at The Phoenix City Hotel in Guangzhou, China, and the speaker lineup has just been announced!
Hosted by the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) and its China Division, in collaboration with the China Packaging Research and Testing Center, the China Packaging Research Institute Co., Ltd., and Shanghai Shunqixiang Information Technology Service Co., Ltd., this event brings together packaging professionals from around the world.
Thank you to the following sponsors of the 2025 ISTA China Packaging Symposium:
The Call for Speakers submission deadline for the 2025 ISTA Asia Pacific & APN International Packaging Symposium has been EXTENDED to July 31, 2025. Researchers and professionals from both academia and industry are welcome to participate in this global symposium.
This global event, taking place November 12–14, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, unites experts from academia and industry to explore the latest advancements in packaging science, technology, and innovation. The Symposium is hosted by the Department of Packaging and Materials Technology, Kasetsart University and in conjunction with International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)-Asia Pacific Division and Asia Packaging Network (APN).
Developed by industry experts, ISTA CC 101: Principles of Cold Chain Packaging is your go-to introduction to cold chain packaging used to ship temperature-sensitive products across the bio, pharmaceutical, food and industrial markets. CC 101 is available anytime, anywhere through ISTA’s Online Learning System!
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Discover ISTA's Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) certification program! Developed by ISTA in collaboration with experts in packaging research, design, and testing, the ISTA PDP program is now available to members and non-members around the globe through ISTA’s Online Learning System!
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ISTA offers four Distribution Environment Data Collection & Analysis (DCA) courses, each providing an in-depth look at collecting and analyzing shock and vibration data related to product transport. You can choose to complete all four courses sequentially or select any individual course based on your interests through ISTA’s Online Learning System!
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ISTA is currently seeking volunteers to join the Test Series Group (TSG), a vital part of our technical community. Participation in the TSG offers a unique opportunity to stay informed on the latest developments in transport packaging and to actively contribute to the technical matters that impact the Packaging Industry.
The TSG serves as ISTA’s consensus body, responsible for voting on proposed new ISTA Test Protocols, technical revisions to existing and reaffirmation of existing ISTA Protocols as well as the addition & termination of TSG members. Membership is open to both ISTA members and non-members to ensure balance and openness.
CC 101: Principles of Cold Chain Packaging Live Virtual Training
Join Dr. William Pelletier on October 28, 2025 for a broad overview of cold chain packaging used to ship temperature-sensitive products in bio, pharma, food & industrial markets.
CC 101 is a perfect introduction to basics for technicians, designers, engineers and those working in research & development, sales, marketing and management who can benefit from a strong foundational understanding of the principles of cold chain packaging.
ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) Certification Live Virtual Training
Join Larry Dull on November 12, 2025 for this Live Virtual Training event that will cover all six (6) courses required to obtain your ISTA PDP Certification. Once you complete these courses and pass the exam, you will receive your certification as an ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional.
New job postings in our industry are updated regularly at ISTA's Career Center! Opportunities with RIT (Postdoctoral Researcher) and Fiskars (Group Sourcing Manager, Packaging in Asia) have been added.
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