Australian Institute of Packaging National Conference 2018


2nd & 3rd of May 2018 | Marriott Hotel Surfers Paradise Qld.Designed for packaging designers, technologists, engineers, sales and marketing people the biennial Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) National Conference is the largest packaging and processing conference of its kind in Australia and New Zealand. Run by industry for industry the AIP National Conference has been leading the way in professional and personal development for decades and is a part of the annual Packaging & Processing Week. In 2018 Member Countries from the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) will be heading to Australia to speak and participate in the week.Unique Event FeaturesDuring the 2018 AIP National Conference the Institute is also hosting the following events:

  • WorldStar Packaging Awards and the 2018 PIDA Awards as the gala dinner for the event.
  • Women in Industry Breakfast Forum (brought to you by PKN Packaging News and Food and Drink Business, in partnership with the AIP).
  • IoPP Fundamentals of Packaging Technology (FPT) Interactive Workshop...
  • The International Packaging Press Organisation (IPPO) are sending out four international and credible packaging and plastics editors to contribute to the conference as speakers and also to interview speakers and exhibitors to showcase the innovations and trends being discussed during the week.
  • The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) will be hosting their executive, working group and Board Meetings during the week which will bring out over 40 heads of packaging associations from across the globe.

It is anticipated that over 40 countries will be heading to Australia; making it a truly international must-attend educational event.