Why visit Empack Ghent?

17 & 18 september 2024 | Flanders Expo – Ghent

THE FUTURE OF PACKAGING

Welcome to the second edition of Empack Ghent. The packaging event with a special focus on the food and beverage industry. This vital sector, prominent in East and West Flanders, is undergoing rapid evolution due to fundamental changes and new consumer needs. From e-commerce to stricter food regulations and cutting-edge technologies, Empack Ghent is your platform to explore these developments.

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Be inspired by companies active in the packaging industry. From the creative development phase of packaging to the more technical packaging and filling process, with packaging machines and subcontractors.

SEMINARS

The extensive program offers numerous opportunities to keep your knowledge up-to-date and take your business to the next level. Learn from renowned speakers and specialists who will give you valuable tips and tricks to improve your business. On both days you can attend free sessions in both the Empack theater and the Packaging Innovations theater. Discover the (preliminary) program.

Choose from our carefully curated seminar program and register for your favourite sessions. Our seminars offer practical information and insights you can apply to your own business. Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced professional, Empack offers you the opportunity to expand and improve your knowledge and skills.

Discover the seminars

Hot topics:

Sustainability & plastics, the #1 challenge for anyone who specifies packaging materials
Consumer-driven product demand, impact on production and packaging of the explosion in SKUs, ecommerce, shorter lead times.
Production optimization, ensuring highest output for the lowest cost and at the right quality.
Digital transformation, digitalization of production lines and supply chains – big data, IoT, smart packaging.
Economic environment, how to make investment and business decisions in an unstable economic climate.
COVID-19, about the crucial role of packaging for sanitary and hygiene challenges.

THREE EVENTS UNDER ONE ROOF

In Ghent, we are combining the strengths of Empack with Transport & Logistics and Logistic & Industrial Build. This makes it a crucial meeting point for professionals from the packaging, transport and logistics sectors. Expand your reach and business opportunities.