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Connected packaging to drive sustainability

Connected packaging links physical products to the digital world. To make it work, GS1—a neutral standards organization—will show how interoperability and trusted data are key. Through B2C, B2B, and B2G use cases you’ll see how standards enable connected packaging.

Improving product data quality with AI

GS1 is responsible for the exchange of product master data between manufacturers, retailers and other actors worldwide. They are widely regarded as the most qualitative source of product data information. Achieving and maintaining this level of data quality is often a time-intensive process. AE helped GS1 launch their Data & AI journey by integrating AI […]

International research project ‘BEFORE’

The main goal of this project is to improve design for recycling of primary packaging by studying the implementation potential of promising flexible packaging materials with alternative barrier materials in a realistic testing regimen.

Reusing plastic food packaging without any worries: Is that possible?

The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU 40/2025) sets ambitious targets for preventing packaging waste, including by encouraging the use of reusable packaging. In addition to the challenges of designing reusable packaging, the logistics chain (including reverse logistics), new business models and the like, ensuring food safety and quality also plays a crucial role. […]

The drivers of circularity and the OK list

This session will discuss the EUDR and how the packaging industry believes it has found a solution to meet its obligations. The solution seems simple, but presents sufficient challenges for the industry. Certification, blockchain and internationalisation will be discussed. What steps have been taken, what you need to do and what steps are still needed.

EUDR in the packaging sector: how can FSC certification help?

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will soon come into force and will have an impact on anyone who works with paper, cardboard or wood. What exactly does this law entail? What will change for you? And how can an FSC certificate help? Bart Holvoet, director of FSC Belgium, explains at Empack.

From sustainable intention to circular reality: why it still too often goes wrong.

Much packaging is designed with the intention of being recyclable, but in practice it often ends up in incinerators or is exported outside Europe. What seems sustainable in theory does not achieve the circular potential we have in mind in practice. Overly complex packaging, collection methods, limited sorting options and economic barriers often cause good […]

Smart security without downtime: the new standard for industry

Industrial companies balance productivity and resilience. Using the Purdue model, we demonstrate how better insight into processes and smart access management eliminate blind spots, strengthen continuity and make new obligations feasible without disrupting operations.

Vision AI: Manufacturing’s Hidden Intelligence

This talk uncovers how computer vision transforms manufacturing, from automated quality control and defect detection to optimizing robotics and predictive maintenance. We’ll showcase real-world examples, explore emerging trends like sensor integration and edge computing for real-time analysis and autonomous actions.