Flexible Packaging Middle East 2015

Flexible Packaging
Middle East 2015
Market opportunities for films driven by technical sophistication
HEADLINE SPONSOR
7-9 December 2015
Shangri-La Hotel,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Images courtesy of: Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics and Almarai
SPECIAL OFFER: Save USD130 if you register before 26th October 2015
Organised by:
Applied Market
Information Ltd.
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Flexible Packaging
Middle East 2015
7-9 December 2015, Shangri-La Hotel,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Flexible Packaging Middle East 2015 will be the 7th international
conference organised by Applied Market Information Ltd. for the
flexible packaging industry.
AMI’s Flexible Packaging Middle East conference is the forum where all
stages of the packaging value chain meet to discover the key trends
and developments influencing market growth and profitability.
Flexible packaging is a dynamic and constantly evolving market,
increasingly recognised for its critical role in protecting and preserving
a wide range of applications spanning food, beverage and non-food
markets worldwide. In the Middle East, converters are increasingly
making use of the films produced as part of the downstream
petrochemical diversification in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Meanwhile,
rising environmental consciousness is increasing the requirement for
sustainable solutions and the exploration of end of life options.
To meet retailer and consumer needs, packs are becoming more
sophisticated and tailored to local market requirements, offering
potential to add value at every stage of the supply chain. At the
conference, a new session on manufacturing in practice will examine
this in more detail, including consideration of Halal practices and an
update on the latest food contact regulations.
Flexible Packaging Middle East 2015 will also include a business forum
which will aim to put these material and technology developments in
the context of the fast moving business environment where flexible
packaging producers and their customers operate.
Whatever your involvement in the flexible packaging industry, be
it raw material supplier, equipment manufacturer, film producer,
converter or customer, this event will provide an ideal opportunity to
meet local and international experts to discuss the key opportunities
and challenges facing the industry today.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OFFER
Register before 26th October 2015 and pay USD1,320 saving USD130
on the full price of USD1,450. There are additional discounts for group
bookings. The registration fee includes attendance at all conference
sessions, the Welcome Cocktail Reception, lunch and refreshment
breaks on both days and a set of conference proceedings.
SPONSOR THIS EVENT
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at this conference
to help to promote and enhance your company’s products and
services to this highly targeted international audience. Contact the
conference hotline for further information.
Monday 7th December 2015
HEADLINE SPONSOR
18.00-19.30 Registration and Welcome Cocktail Reception
There are no conference sessions on this day
Tuesday 8th December 2015
08.00 Registration and welcome coffee
09.00 Opening announcements
MARKET OVERVIEW
09.10 The flexible packaging industry – market demand
and global influences
Ms. Charmaine Russell, Project Manager,
AMI CONSULTING, United Kingdom
09.40 Increased global polyethylene and polypropylene
production and its implication on pricing
Mr. Amar Carmody, Associate Editor - Petrochemicals,
PLATTS, United Kingdom
SESSION 1 – MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS
10.10 Polymer design targets: from converters to packagers
Mr. Felip Vidiella, EMEA R&D Sr. Director,
Packaging & Speciality Plastics,
THE DOW CHEMICAL Co., Spain
10.40-11.10 Morning coffee sponsored by:
11.10 Comprehensive, novel and high-quality portfolio of
metallocene products for leading-edge solutions
in flexible packaging applications
Mr. Rupesh Patel, Market Development,
Mr. Marcus Friman, Business Lead, VistamaxxTM
performance polymers,
EXXONMOBIL CHEMICALS MEAF, United Arab Emirates
11.40 Oxo-biodegradable flexible packaging
Dr. Gary Ogden, Technical Manager,
WELLS PLASTICS Ltd., United Kingdom
12.10-13.40 Lunch
13.40 Latest developments in PE/PP bimodal film
Mr. Shawn Ching Fui Khoo, Application Marketing Manager,
BOROUGE Pte Ltd, United Arab Emirates
SESSION 2 – MANUFACTURING IN PRACTICE
14.10 Food contact regulatory in the United Arab Emirates
Dr. Jürgen Towara, Senior Food Contact Expert;
Head of EU Food Contact Consultancy,
INTERTEK, Germany
14.40 -15.10 Afternoon tea
C O N F E R E N C E
15.10 Innovation in food packaging: Halal critical control
points in packaging materials
Dr. Majed Alhariri, R&D Coordinator and Lead Auditor,
GIMDES, HALAL CERTIFICATION TURKEY, Turkey
CONFERENCE HOTLINE
Contact: Laura Richardt, Conference Organiser
Tel: +44 (0) 117 314 8111
Fax: +44 (0) 117 311 1534
Email: lr@amiplastics.com
See the latest programme and confirmed speakers at:
www.amiconferences.com
15.40 Plastics flexible packaging –
a green environmental package
Mr. Sukanta Sen, DGM,
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED, India
16.10 Life cycle assessment of detergent packages
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nilgun Ciliz, Director,
BOGAZICI UNIVERSITY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND
CLEANER PRODUCTION CENTER, Turkey
20.00 Conference Dinner

HEADLINE SPONSOR
P R O G R A M M E
Wednesday 9th December 2015
08.30 Registration and welcome coffee
09.00 Opening announcements
SESSION 3 – TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS
09.10 CPP film production today – new opportunities between
diversification and increase of efficiency
Mr. Mark Borutta, Area Sales Manager,
REIFENHÄUSER CAST SHEET COATING GmbH + Co. KG,
Germany
09.40 Technology and its power to create value –
case study in extrusion coating
Mr. Andrei Stapinoiu, Business Director, Extrusion Dies,
NORDSON EDI, Belgium
10.10 Performance and versatility of printing inks
in flexible packaging
Mr. Jose Novo, Key Account Manager,
TOYO INK Co. Ltd., Japan
10.40-11.10 Morning coffee
11.10 Touch & feel – tactile solutions for flexible packaging
Ms. Karin Paldanius, Area Sales Manager,
PRO-CHEM TRADING FZE/SCHMID RHYNER AG,
United Arab Emirates/Switzerland
11.40 High gas barrier resin in MAP packaging
Mr. Souvik De, Manager Technical,
NIPPON GOHSEI EUROPE GmbH, Germany
SESSION 4 – BUSINESS FORUM
12.10 Maximising brands values and business performance
through flexible packaging
Mr. Kaunain Shahidi, R&D Manager – Packaging Development,
ALMARAI, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
12.40-14.10 Lunch
14.10 Packaging industry Middle East – paradigm shift
Mr. Vinay Bhardwaj, Chief Executive Officer,
FLEXIBLE INDUSTRIAL PACKAGES COMPANY, Sultanate of Oman
14.40 Translating a creative idea into executable
consumer packaging
Mr. Ahmed Habiba, Head of Marketing Middle East Africa Turkey,
JOHNSON & JOHNSON, United Arab Emirates
15.10 The development of Middle East packaging markets
Mr. Andrew Reynolds, Research Director
AMI CONSULTING, United Kingdom
15.40 Afternoon tea and conference ends
Combining a comprehensive portfolio of innovative films, resins
and adhesives with excellent technical and market expertise,
Dow delivers creative sustainable solutions that address today’s
challenges and inspire the applications of tomorrow. An active
participant in global collaborative development of better
packaging throughout the value chain, Dow has a track record
of breakthrough innovation and is an industry leader on the
sustainable benefits of plastic packaging. In 2014, Dow had annual
sales of more than $58 billion and employed approximately
53,000 people worldwide. The Company’s more than 6,000
product families are manufactured at 201 sites in 35 countries
across the globe. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean The
Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless
otherwise expressly noted.
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MIDDLE EAST 2015: EXHIBITION SPACE
Make it easy for the delegates to find you at this busy event with your
own table top exhibition space. Bring your own display stand, or just
use the space to have literature and samples available to ensure that
you make an impact. The table top exhibition will run throughout the
conference in the spacious lobby next to the main meeting room.
Registration includes 1 delegate place!
Space is limited so to avoid disappointment please register for this
service as soon as possible.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Delegates are responsible for arranging their own hotel
accommodation whilst attending the conference. However, AMI have
reserved a limited number of rooms for delegates at the Shangri-La, at
the rate of AED 850 (plus tax) for a single, (breakfast included) and AED
1150 AED (plus tax) for a double room, (breakfast included). To make a
reservation, please contact the Reservation Department on;
Tel: + 971 4 343 8888 Fax: + 971 4 343 8886
Email: mice.sldb@shangri-la.com
Save USD130
Register before 26th October 2015
FIVE GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:
1. Get an up-to-date view on the latest trends in
flexible packaging.
2. Competitive dynamics between film types and
competitive products.
Conference bag sponsored by:
AMI reserves the right to alter the programme without notice.
The latest programme including any new speakers or changes to schedules
can be viewed on our website www.amiconferences.com
3. Assess the latest technology developments and
find out how they can help improve
productivity and output.
4. Benchmark your company’s performance
against those of other leading players in the
industry.
5. Network with our senior delegates and
speakers from around the world.

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PAYMENT DETAILS
Please tick box and write amount:
Early bird admission fee: USD1320
(Until 26th October 2015)
Admission fee thereafter: USD1450
Table top exhibition package: USD2500
(Includes 1 delegate place)
Conference Dinner: USD105
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METHOD OF PAYMENT
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You will be sent an invoice in 7-14 working days.
Bank transfer quoting: ‘Applied Market Information Ltd.
- Flexible Packaging Middle East 2015’ to: National Westminster Bank PLC
Thornbury Branch, Bristol, BS99 5HD,UK
Account number: 03245756 Bank No. 55-61-38
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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MIDDLE EAST 2015
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Date and location
7-9 December 2015
Shangri-La Hotel
Sheikh Zayed Road
P.O Box 75880
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
+ 971 4 343 8888
+ 971 4 343 8886
Registration fee
The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, the
Welcome Cocktail Reception, lunch and refreshment breaks on both days and
a set of conference proceedings.
Early bird registration: Register before 26th October 2015 for only
USD1320. Thereafter the cost is USD1450.
Group rates: For companies wishing to register two or more delegates, group
discounts are available. Please contact the Conference Organiser for more
details. (Please note to qualify for the group discount delegates must be booked
at the same time, otherwise additional delegates may be charged at full price.)
Flexible Packaging Middle East 2015 table top exhibition
A limited number of table top exhibition spaces are available in the
registration area and coffee lounge directly outside the conference room. The
table top exhibition fee is excellent value for money and includes 1 delegate
place. Exhibitors may either use tables provided by the hotel or bring their
own stand or display.
Sponsor this event and promote your company
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at this event that can help
to promote and enhance your company’s products and services to this highly
targeted international audience. For further information, please contact the
Conference Organiser on: +44 (0) 117 314 8111.
Social events
The social events organised for Flexible Packaging Middle East 2015 will provide
an ideal setting for delegates and speakers to mix business with pleasure.
Welcome Cocktail Reception: A welcoming cocktail reception will be
held on the first evening. All delegates are invited to attend and it will
offer an excellent opportunity to meet speakers and other colleagues. The
Welcome Cocktail Reception will run approximately from 18:00 to 19:30
and is included in the delegate fee.
Conference Dinner: All delegates are warmly invited to attend the
Conference Dinner, which will take place at a local restaurant on the
evening of 8th December 2015. The additional cost is USD105.
Hotel accommodation
Delegates are responsible for arranging their own hotel accommodation
whilst attending the conference. However, AMI have reserved a limited
number of rooms for delegates at the Shangri-La, at the rate of AED 850
(plus tax) for a single, (breakfast included) and AED 1150 (plus tax) for a
double room, (breakfast included). To make a reservation, please contact the
Reservation Department on;
Tel: + 971 4 343 8888 Fax: + 971 4 343 8886
Email: mice.sldb@shangri-la.com
Cancellations
Full refunds, less a cancellation charge of USD200 will only be made on
cancellations received prior to 9th November 2015. Thereafter we regret that no
refunds can be made. Delegates may be substituted at any time. Please note
that refunds will not be given on table top bookings, sponsorship packages
or dinner places.
CONFERENCE HOTLINE
LAURA RICHARDT, CONFERENCE ORGANISER
Applied Market Information Ltd.
6 Pritchard Street, Bristol, BS2 8RH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 117 314 8111 Fax: +44 (0) 117 311 1534
Email: lr@amiplastics.com
The latest programme, including any new speakers or changes to the
schedule can be viewed on our website: www.amiconferences.com
Fax back to: +44 (0) 117 311 1534 or Email: lr@amiplastics.com