FPA's Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) presents the first-ever FlexPack Crash Course at PACK EXPO. This event is perfect for new hires and newcomers to the flexible packaging industry with fewer than five years of industry experience. Join us for a day of learning and networking! The course will be held on Wednesday, October 26th, at 9:00 a.m. CT.

• Course Brochure
• Free Registration (FPA Members Only)

Key Topics

• Industry Overview & Trends
• Materials & Converting Basics
• Sustainability & Advocacy
• Package Design Workshop

Who should attend this event?

This event is perfect for new hires and newcomers to the flexible packaging industry with fewer than five years of industry experience. Attendees should currently work for FPA member companies.

What is the cost to attend?

Travel and accommodations must be covered by the attendee. All costs for attending the course and evening networking event will be sponsored by the FPA.

What content will be presented during the event?

The presentations will provide a high-level overview of the flexible packaging industry. We'll cover market trends, sustainability, the legislative and regulatory environment, as well as a high-level overview of technical fundamentals including flexible packaging materials, substrates, and converting technologies.

Who should we contact for more information?

Please reach out to the following ELC members for more information:

• Apurvah Shah, Apurva.Shah@cnginc.com
• Amy Presher, apresher@profol.com
• Paul Cucco, pcucco@cpflexpack.com
• Jaclyn Epstein, JEpstein@mica-corp.com