A fresh and dynamic approach to the Propak East Africa 2025 Conference, "Unwrapping the Future." This year, we are not just exploring industry trends but unveiling a new take on the conference experience.
Conference Highlights:
Day 1: Comprehensive Plastics Training & Recycling Insights – Led by Plastics SA, this session will provide in-depth training and expert perspectives on plastic recycling.
Day 2: Eastern Africa Packaging Summit (2nd Edition) – Bringing together industry leaders to discuss innovations, trends, and the future of packaging in the region.
Day 3: Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing: Trends, Innovations & Financial Solutions – A deep dive into cutting-edge technologies, sustainability strategies, and financing models that are shaping the future of manufacturing in East Africa.
Participants will gain valuable professional insights, engage with industry experts, and network with key plastic, printing, packaging, and processing players.
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*The conference programme may change due to the organisers discretion.
- Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025
- Day 2 Wednesday 21 May 2025
- Day 3 Thursday 22 May 2025
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Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025 8.30 -8.45
Introduction
08:45 to 09:30Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025 08:45 to 09:30Plastics families
Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025 09:30 to 10:00PET
Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025 10:30 to 11:00PE-HD
11:30 to 12:15Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025 11:30 to 12:15PVC (Rigid and Flexible)
12:15 to 12:45Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025 12:15 to 12:45PE-LD and PE-LLD
12:45 to 13:15Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025 12:45 to 13:15Plastics SA Academy for Learning and Development
13:15 to 14:00Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025 14:00 to 14:30PP
14:30 to 15:00Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025 14:30 to 15:00Styrenics: PS, PS-E and Co-polymers (ABS, SAN)
15:00 to 15:30Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025 15:00 to 15:30Multi-materials and multi-layers
15:30 to 16:15Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025 15:30 to 16:15End-of-Life solutions
16:15 to 17:00 -
9.00 -9.109.10 -9.30Day 2 Wednesday 21 May 2025 9.10 -9.30
Sustainable Packaging as a competitive tool for Market Access
9.30 - 10.00Day 2 Wednesday 21 May 2025 9.30 - 10.00Collective Compliance with evolving Regulative Landscape of Packaging Regionally and Globally
10.00 -10.30Day 2 Wednesday 21 May 2025 10.00 -10.30Sustainable Packaging Access Strategies for MSMEs MOQ VS COST -Panel Discussion
10.30-11.00Day 2 Wednesday 21 May 2025 10.30-11.00Streamline Your Business Operations!
11.00 -11.30Day 2 Wednesday 21 May 2025 11.00 -11.30Financing Sustainable Packaging Technology Development in Eastern Africa
11.30 - 12.00Day 2 Wednesday 21 May 2025 11.30 - 12.00Official Launch and Opening Ceremony
12.30 - 13.00Day 2 Wednesday 21 May 2025 12.30 - 13.00Academy for Learning & Development: Skills for Capacity Growth
14.00 - 14.3014.45 - 15.0015.00 - 15.1515.45 - 16.00Day 2 Wednesday 21 May 2025 15.45 - 16.00AfriStar Packaging Awards
16.00 - 16.20 -
10.30- 11.00Day 3 Thursday 22 May 2025 10.30- 11.00
Emerging Trends in Functional Beverages
11.00-11.30Day 3 Thursday 22 May 2025 11.00-11.30Why Is Private Equity Investing in the Cold Chain?
11.30 -12.00Day 3 Thursday 22 May 2025 11.30 -12.00Access to Capital for Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises (SMEs): Practical strategies and funding opportunities available to help SMEs grow and thrive
12.00 - 12.3012.30 - 1.002.30 - 3.00
