Packaging Symposium

Schedule

Wed Apr 02 2025 at 10:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

325 E Grand River Ave room 300 | East Lansing, MI

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A deep dive into driving sustainable packaging through innovation, investment, and collaboration to achieve circularity & economic benefits.
About this Event

Join us for a discussion on the future of sustainable packaging in Michigan, featuring industry leaders and academics who will explore emerging technologies, investment opportunities, and strategies for scaling sustainable solutions.

This event is hosted by the Engine. The SHAPE initiative is led by the MSU Research Foundation in collaboration with Michigan State University, Ohio State University, Resource Recycling Systems (NextCycle Michigan), and over 50 other partners. Supported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines Development Grant, SHAPE aims to make the Great Lakes Region a global leader in sustainable packaging by fostering a circular economy for everyone.



Agenda

🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Brad Fingland - MSU Research Foundation
🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Keynote: Innovation in Packaging: Michigan & Lansing's Role as a Global Leader
Host: Laurent Matuana - MSU School of Packaging
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion: How Michigan is Leading the Future of Sustainable Packaging
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
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325 E Grand River Ave room 300, 325 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, United States

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