Oct 15-17, 2025
Hyatt Regency, Greenville SC
2025 Agenda
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WED OCT 15
THU OCT 16
FRI OCT 17
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Ballroom Main Stage
Dr. Andrew Hurley
Founder, Packaging School
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
BMW Keynote: Sheer Driving Pleasure – Electrified
Ballroom Main Stage
Dan Belbey
Head of Packaging Development, BMW
Jose Parra
Packaging Specialist at BMW, BMW
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
EV Battery Safety: Lithium Battery Transport & Storage Regulatory Landscape
Ballroom Main Stage
The increase in electric vehicles (EVs) has heightened the awareness of the dangers associated with large format lithium ion batteries. To mitigate these risks, regulators have implemented a set of complex – not to mention constantly changing – rules governing transport and storage of these batteries. This presentation aims to highlight the recent significant changes in the regulatory landscape affecting high energy lithium ion batteries.
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Mike Pagel
Senior Consultant HazMat Safety, HazMat Safety Consulting
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break: Networking, Coffee and Snacks
Prefunction Area and Exhibitor Hall
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Breakout Session: Speed Networking
Conference Room Redbud
An exciting 40-minute speed networking event designed to quickly connect you with top-tier suppliers. Maximize your time, discover innovative packaging solutions, and expand your network—all in one engaging session.
Vidya Seeram
Senior Buyer, Volvo Group NA
Eric Fisher
Packaging Engineer, Volvo Group NA
Alex Phan
Regional Commodity Lead – Americas, Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Case Study - Armor VCI
Ballroom Main Stage
10:40 AM - 10:50 AM
Case Study - PakFab
Ballroom Main Stage
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Case Study - Goodpack
Ballroom Main Stage
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Table Activities
Ballroom Main Stage
Dr. Andrew Hurley
Founder, Packaging School
Jeremy Galanty
Sustainability Analyst, GM
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Eliminating Packaging Waste with Returnables
Ballroom Main Stage
In this presentation, we will discuss how deploying Returnable Packaging is enabling Cummins to meet its Destination Zero Packaging Waste Reduction Targets. Todd will also be discussing the journey in establishing a corporate wide Returnable Packaging Program in a global, heavy industrial manufacturing company.
Todd Farwell
Global Packaging Director, Cummins, Inc
11:50 AM - 01:00 PM
Lunch & Networking Break
Prefunction, Exhibitor Hall and Ballroom Networking
01:00 PM - 01:10 PM
Case Study: Improving Sustainability via Process Time Reduction through Materials Improvement
Ballroom Main Stage
Volatile Corrosion Inhibiting packaging continues to be a mainstay in automotive corrosion-mitigation strategies. The incorporation of VCI chemistry into packaging film allows for safe delivery of individual and multi-packed metal components. The speed at which parts can be packed and shipped directly affects sustainability through energy/time used. This case study will show the process improvement and time savings of automotive parts packaging by using a fast-seal plastic, VCI film.
Jonathan Brekan, Ph.D.
Vice President, Technology, Daubert Cromwell
01:10 PM - 01:20 PM
Case Study - Doug Brown
Ballroom Main Stage
01:20 PM - 01:30 PM
Case Study - Guardian
Ballroom Main Stage
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Breakout Session: Packaging Workshop
Ballroom Main Stage
01:30 PM - 01:40 PM
Table Activities
Ballroom Main Stage
Dr. Andrew Hurley
Founder, Packaging School
Jeremy Galanty
Sustainability Analyst, GM
01:40 PM - 02:00 PM
Sustainable Materials, Recycling, and Composting for a Greener Future
Ballroom Main Stage
James Sternberg
Assistant Professor of Sustainable Packaging, Clemson University
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Driving Transformation Panel: Smart, Safe, and Sustainable Packaging
Ballroom Main Stage
Rick Potter
Global Project Manager - Packaging, SRG Global, LLC
Xavier Ovize
CEO North America, conTeyor International nv
Chris Boyd
Global Supply Manager Packaging , Lucid
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Break: Networking, Coffee and Snacks
Prefunction Space and Exhibitor Hall
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Table Activities
Ballroom Main Stage
Dr. Andrew Hurley
Founder, Packaging School
Jeremy Galanty
Sustainability Analyst, GM
03:30 PM - 03:50 PM
Presentation TriEnda
Ballroom Main Stage
Nate Franck
Vice President of Sales, TriEnda
David Kruger
President , TriEnda
03:50 PM - 04:20 PM
Afternoon Keynote: Ford
Ballroom Main Stage
04:20 PM - 04:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Ballroom Main Stage
Dr. Andrew Hurley
Founder, Packaging School

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