TRADE FAIRS | 11 July 2024
Products Shaping the Future - Packaging Innovations Fair
Under the Patronage of PIAP: On October 9-10, 2024, the 16th International Packaging Innovations Fair will take place at EXPO Kraków. This well-established event attracts thousands of visitors from Poland and abroad every year. Over the course of two days, attendees will have the opportunity to explore exhibitors' offerings and participate in informative presentations conducted by industry experts. According to past participants, the fair is a hub for both business and education, emphasizing quality and diversity in the range of products and solutions presented.
A key strength of the Packaging Innovations Fair is its international character. The fair features manufacturers and suppliers from the packaging industry across many countries. It is noteworthy that the exhibits will present a highly diverse range of offerings: not just the packaging itself, but also materials for creating them, machinery, logistics solutions, and services. The exhibition is divided into seven thematic zones: Packaging, Components, Machinery, Printing, Logistics and E-commerce, Services, and Branding and Advertising. This structure encourages attendees to plan their time effectively to fully explore the exhibitors' offerings.
Quality is embedded in the DNA of the Packaging Innovations Fair, as appreciated by exhibitors who recognize the organizers' dedication at every stage of collaboration. Magdalena Michta, Sales Department Coordinator at Foodpack, highlights this by stating: "I am particularly satisfied with the team organizing the fair. I appreciate how engaged they are. I felt completely at ease as I was informed at every stage of the preparations. There was never a moment when I lacked the information I needed. Importantly, I was not bounced from person to person, which unfortunately happens often. A truly wonderful team—I wish all fairs had such a team." Promotional prices for exhibitor booths are available until the end of April, so it's advisable to reserve your booth for your company today.
The Packaging Innovations Fair is an excellent opportunity to establish valuable business relationships and meet existing clients. Edyta Kopycinska, Sales Manager at POLO Handels GMBH, notes: "Firstly, participating in the fair was an outstanding opportunity to meet with clients we often don't have time to see. Secondly, if we are considering the implementation of innovative products—which I believe paper-based packaging materials fall under—it is an excellent opportunity to explain various aspects, mainly environmental issues, to clients." Experts who have given presentations on the Main Stage and Agora Stage emphasize that their audiences are eager to broaden their horizons and always ask pertinent questions. Therefore, the organizers ensure that presentations are meticulously prepared, and the topics are precisely selected. This was confirmed by the program of the 16th edition of the Packaging Innovations Fair, featuring speakers such as Philipp Richter from Spies Packaging, Piotr Podsiadło from EY Law, EY Poland, Wojciech Głuszewski from the Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Magdalena Cieślak from Graphic Packaging International, Marcin Radomski from Graham Packaging, Piotr Dymała from the Polish Security Printing Works S.A., and Joanna Olszak from IGI FOOD LAW.
The 13th edition of the Student Zone Competition will take place during the 16th International Packaging Innovations Fair. The competition is divided into two stages, with projects submitted in three categories: Impression, Functionality and Form, and Graphic Design. It is popular among students as it provides a unique chance to establish initial business contacts and secure commissions. The Student Zone also attracts attention from exhibitors each year. Companies appreciate the fresh perspective and innovative ideas from students and are keen to collaborate with them. The finalists of the competition will be announced on October 10, 2024, when they will present their unconventional projects in a specially prepared exhibition area.
For more details about the event, visit: www.packaginginnovations.pl
Date: October 9-10, 2024
Location: EXPO Kraków, Galicyjska 9, Kraków
Organizer: Targi w Krakowie Sp. z o.o.