The 2025 ISTA Forum Europe, will be held on 7-8 October in Barcelona Spain! The ISTA Forum Europe features our flagship events, TransPack and TempPack. Together, we’ll explore the latest industry best practices, emerging trends, and real-world success stories that are reshaping the transport packaging landscape. Don't miss out — early-bird registration ends this Friday 29 August.
35+ Presentations, Breakout Discussions, Networking, and More Across Two Learning Tracks
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Elevate your packaging expertise in Barcelona! Ahead of the ISTA Forum Europe, Giovani Rissi will lead an in-person training covering all six courses required for your ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) Certification:
➡️ PDP 101: Principles of Distribution Packaging
➡️ PDP 201: Atmospheric & Compression Hazards in Transit
➡️ PDP 202: Shock & Drop Hazards in Transit
➡️ PDP 203: Vibration Hazards in Transit
➡️ PDP 204: Test Laboratory Operations & Instrumentation
➡️ PDP 205: Test Procedures & Enhanced Simulation Testing
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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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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 2A is now available! Learn how to perform ISTA test procedures like a pro with our TPT courses for ISTA procedures 1A, 2A, 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.
There is still time to secure your spot at the 2025 ISTA China Packaging Symposium, happening September 8–11 at The Phoenix City Hotel in Guangzhou, China!
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:
ISTA is Seeking Proposals on the following Research Project: Distribution Environment Data Collection Project: Latin America (Brazil and Mexico).
The work sought in this RFP is the creation of a technical report detailing the transport modes, storage, and handling involved in the distribution of CPGs, including “last segments”, in the representative land routes in Brazil and Mexico. The deadline to submit a proposal is September 12, 2025.
The Call for Speakers submission deadline for the 2025 ISTA Asia Pacific & APN International Packaging Symposium is August 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).
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.
ISTA and the ISTA Educational Foundation are pleased to honor individuals in the packaging industry who inspire and educate others, driving positive change in our world through advancements in transport packaging.
🏆 R. David Lebutt Award: Recipients are recognized for their outstanding contributions to educating those involved in packaging on minimizing transit damage and optimizing resources through effective package design.
🏆 Bernard McGarvey Award: Recipients are recognized for exceptional efforts in educating those involved in the supply chain for temperature-sensitive pharma and life-science products, on minimizing transit damage and optimizing resources through effective package design.
🏆 Emerging Leaders Award: The Emerging Leaders award recognizes professionals early in their packaging career making great contributions to their company and the packaging industry.
🏆 Outstanding Student Award: The Outstanding Student Award recognizes students who are active in supporting and engaging in their school program through both academics and extra curricular activities.
Know someone making a difference? Nominate them today!
EXPLORE AWARDS
We’re thrilled to announce that Hasselt University has received the very first €4,000 research grant from the ISTA European Advisory Board! This funding will support the research project, “The Impact of Recycled Content and Multiple Reprocessing Cycles on the Performance of Polyethylene Stretch Film for Palletised Loads.”
The research is led by Master's sudent Lore Gielkens, along with Prof. Dr. Roos Peeters and Dr. Ing. Bram Bamps from Hasselt University. As part of this award, Lore will present her findings at the upcoming ISTA Forum Europe, happening October 7–8 in Barcelona, Spain. We congratulate Lore and her mentors on this achievement and look forward to seeing the outcomes of their important work!
New job postings in our industry are updated regularly at ISTA's Career Center! Opportunities with Chewy, Keurig Dr. Pepper and AstraZeneca have been added.
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