ADF & PCD and PLD Paris 2020, the event dedicated to the sector of aerosols, dispensing systems, packaging of perfumes, beverages and cosmetics, has published the first details of the conference program to be held on January 29 and 30, 2020.
The event will host thematic 'theaters' of 'Talks' in each of its three shows: ADF - Aerosol & Dispensing Forum; PCD - Packaging for perfumery, cosmetics and design; and PLD - Premium and luxury beverage packaging. A fourth 'theater', Innovation and Technology (ITT), will feature product launches and presentations on the latest solutions for packaging buyers.
Over the course of two days, the event will offer 35 hours of expert content with more than 80 speakers. The program for each "theater" has been designed and curated by a dedicated advisory board comprised of industry packaging experts. Each will cover the key packaging challenges for its market and will also offer cross-disciplinary inspiration, addressing shared issues across segments.
A variety of formats in each "theater" will ensure an interactive experience for the audience, with the most influential names in the sectors, round tables, question and answer sessions and scheduled opportunities to meet the speakers.
ADF Talks
ADF presentations will focus on the technical and regulatory challenges for the aerosol and dispenser sector and will feature a combination of keynotes, panel discussions and technical workshops.
Sebastian Kraus, associate director of packaging development at KAO, will lead ADF's discussion on the 2020 outlook for aerosols and regulation, which will be followed by a series of speeches from the likes of Marc Spiniella, Johnson's plant general manager. & Johnson, Franck Flecheux, Director of LEREM, and Jonathan Gawtrey, Head of Product Category Development at L'Oréal, will look at the next five years in aerosols from a variety of perspectives.
Other highlights at the ADF Talks 'theater' will include a technology workshop on filling and formulation by Johannes Burghaus, section chief at Procter & Gamble, and a timely look at the potential impacts of Brexit on supply chains from Patrick Heskins, Executive Director of British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA).
PCD Talks
PCD Talks will explore a number of trends and challenges for the sector in the coming year, with a primary focus on issues related to sustainability, clean and natural beauty. Sessions will address how brands and the packaging innovation supply chain are responding to these two key trends.
Highlights will include a cross-sectoral session on sustainability issues that will open with a keynote talk by French MP Carole Janvier on the latest government insights on plastics and the circular economy. This will be followed by a brand-led debate on key sustainability topics, featuring speakers from L'Occitane en Provence, Pernod Ricard, Coty and Kao.
Other highlights include a keynote address on the latest packaging innovation ideas at Jo Malone from CEO of Packaging Development Chris Gevers; a presentation by Frédéric Dreux, R&D packaging leader - Prestige, Unilever, on the new recycling technologies that the multinational brand is implementing; plus sessions on a wide range of sustainability topics from speakers from brands like Estée Lauder, Chanel, Bulldog Skincare, L'Oréal, and experts from associations like Citeo and Elipso.
PLD Talks
The inaugural PLD Talks program is produced in association with the Pentawards, the world's leading packaging design competition, and will shed light on the mechanics behind design and innovation in the premium and luxury beverage packaging industry.
Keynote speakers include Steve Honor, Europe and Africa Design Manager at Diageo, who will examine how brands should respond to consumers' growing expectations for great design. Jean-Dominique Andreu, Marketing Director at Camus, will explain how the brand is moving towards personalized and tailor-made packaging for its high-luxury cognac ranges; while Mike Rose, director of brand packaging at Edrington, will address the challenges of providing sustainable packaging solutions for luxury beverage products.
In other sessions, Rosie Milsom, NPD Director at award-winning spirits group Atom Brands, will unveil a new go-to-market initiative to create craft brands; Johanna Angelucci, founder of the champagne brand Léo de Verzay, will speak about the emergence in design for the wine market; and design agencies, including Contagious and Butterfly Cannon, will look at the latest influences that define perfume and beverage design.
ADF & PCD and PLD Paris 2020, which will take place on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th of January 2020, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, will bring together more than 700 suppliers of packaging in the sectors of perfumes, cosmetics, premium beverages, aerosols and dispensers.
