PACKAGING Innovations & Luxury Packaging London has been rescheduled for December, the event’s organiser has announced.
Previously due to take place in late September, the event will now be hosted on December 1 and 2 at Olympia in London.
Organiser Easyfairs said that ongoing border and quarantine restrictions relating to current entry to the UK make the organisation of the event in September ‘significantly’ more difficult, given the large number of international exhibitors.
The firm said that the new dates reflect the progress being made in the roll-out of vaccination programmes across Europe and the event will now take place in December at a time when they believe travel will be normalised again.
Renan Joel, divisional director for Easyfairs UK & Global’s packaging events, said, “We are delighted that Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging London will return in 2021 and we can’t wait to bring the industry back together again at this vibrant event, even if it will be a few weeks later than we originally planned. The event plays a crucial role in driving new innovations, connections and opportunities for the community it serves. The new dates will ensure that Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging London fulfils that mission in 2021 and inspires a new generation of packaging innovations for 2022.”
Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging London connects packaging suppliers with teams of designers, packaging technologists and marketers at brand owners, with a focus on the food, drinks, FMCG and beauty markets.
This year’s event will feature two theatres focusing on packaging innovation in luxury packaging and in FMCG packaging. Talks will cover key issues including smart packaging, the latest consumer and design trends and the wide-ranging challenges and opportunities for improving the sustainability performance of new packaging.
In addition to the talks, the event will include popular features such as the innovation gallery, the packaging consultancy clinic and networking events. Meanwhile, visitors will have the opportunity to meet more than 170 packaging suppliers showcasing the latest packaging materials, products and formats that will define packaging innovation projects in the coming year.
