The 2026 ISTA Forum USA is headed to the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel from April 7-9! We’re looking for innovative thought leaders to speak at our TransPack and TempPack events. If you’re driving change, solving packaging challenges, or shaping the industry’s future, this is your chance to share your expertise.
The deadline to submit an abstract is Friday, October 24, 2025! If selected to be a speaker, your registration will be waived.
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The 2025 ISTA Forum Europe, featuring TransPack and TempPack events, is almost here! Explore 35+ presentations, breakout discussions, and networking opportunities while diving into the latest industry best practices, emerging trends, and real-world success stories transforming transport packaging.
Don't wait any longer! Secure your spot to join us 7-8 October in Barcelona, Spain.
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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.
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.
CONNECT is ISTA's powerful mobile-friendly collaboration tool, now available to everyone at no charge! Easily capture and share real-world observational data across supply chains — from packages in transit, testing in the lab, or products on the shelf — instantly and collaboratively. Key features include:
- Capture Observational Data: Document damage, performance, sustainability opportunities and more.
- Create Posts: Upload photos, videos, and notes at any project stage — before, during, or after a shipment, test, or project.
- Collaborate: Build project teams, assign roles, and work together in real time.
- Smart Sharing: Share privately within your organization or publicly within ISTA Digital.
- QR Code Integration: Scan QR code to contribute from any device directly to a project.
- Privacy First: Posts and projects are private by default — you control what gets shared.
START CAPTURING AND SHARING TODAY
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.
๐ 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.
๐ Bernard McGarvey Award: โRecipients 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.
๐ Emerging Leaders Award: The Emerging Leaders award recognizes professionals early in their packaging career making great contributions to their company and the packaging industry.
๐ 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
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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