In an effort to provide a comprehensive coverage and stay on top of the latest developments the processing and packaging industries, the exhibition will be accompanied by a specialized world-class conference under the title “innovationparc”.

Last year, the conference brought together 587 attendees from various regions that benefited from the know-how and valuable insights of 23 local and international experts, innovators, and thought-provokers.

Innovationparc 2019 featured dynamic panel discussions and rich presentations that engaged attendees and touched upon important topics including:

• SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING & CIRCULAR ECONOMY: Shifting towards a circular economy in the MENA region and Africa
• THE ROLE OF PACKAGING IN THE FMCG INDUSTRY
• A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE TRENDS OF PACKAGING: Value added to packaging, design and innovation

Additionally, the conference featured an interpack exhibition presentation and dedicated a special slot for “SAVEFOOD” which is a joint initiative of the FAO, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Messe Düsseldorf, and interpack that is aims to reduce food waste by examining optimal solutions.