Following extensive consultation with the industry the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) has decided that the 2020 World Congress will be run as a virtual event, returning as a physical Congress in 2021. The date for AIPIA VC is September 10, 2020.
“We spoke to the industry’s leading players across every product and service and it was absolutely clear this was the right decision at this time. The world may soon be recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the effects on business activity will go on for some time. So, we decided the Congress is just too important to be spoilt by these disruptions,” AIPIA’s managing director Eef de Ferrante said.
The Congress will include live broadcast presentations, online booths, live Q&A with speakers, one-to-one chats with technology providers and a real online challenge.
“Our Advisory Board, which l am privileged to lead, were absolutely clear that the AIPIA Congress is just too important, and must happen in a way which allows it to continue helping to shape the future direction of the industry we all belong to. AIPIA is integral to the future success of the Smart Packaging sector and l urge you to give it your full and absolute support in 2020. The Virtual Congress must come first in your agenda,” stated Dick de Koning, chairman of AIPIA.
“This is a challenging time, but also an exciting one,” de Ferrante continued. “Many events have been cancelled or postponed and others are going to take the virtual route, so it will get crowded. But, l assure you, AIPIA Virtual Congress will be the best on offer for smart packaging practitioners and users. And it has the potential to reach a bigger ‘on line’ audience than ever, to add even more value for speakers, exhibitors and delegates. So, making the choice on where to spend your budget is simple, we hope!” he concluded.
Short explainer video click here: AIPIA Virtual Congress
More information: ask Eef de Ferrante, eef@aipia.info
Press contact: ask Andrew Manly, andrew@aipia.info
