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Student Pack Jam


Pack Jam is an annual student-led conference hosted at packaging universities nationwide. This year, its in-person return is happening at Clemson University with the theme of "Pack is Back."

Over three days, students can participate in social and educational events to connect themselves to their packaging peers. 

Additionally, industry professionals will talk with students about current trends in the packaging industry and provide advice via networking. 

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Schedule of Events

Day 1

Friday, March 31

12-6 PM: Check-in  (Owen Pavilion)

1:30-4 PM: Pregis Plant visit, hosted by the Flexible Packaging Association

5-9 PM: Owen Pavilion Dinner, sponsored by Mars 
(Owen Pavilion)

Day 2

Saturday, April 1

8-8:30 AM: Late check-in (Upper Hendrix breezeway)

8:30-9 AM: Networking breakfast, sponsored by Dow Chemical

9-9:45 AM: Keynote Speaker (Hendrix Ballroom)

9:45-10 AM: Bob Moore Edutainment
(Hendrix Ballroom)

10-10:25 AM: Breakout Sessions I & II

10:30-10:55 AM: Breakout Sessions I & II

10:55-11:10 AM: Coffee break, sponsored by Specright  
(Upper Hendrix breezeway)

11:10-11:35 AM: Breakout Sessions III & IV

11:40 AM - 12:05 PM: Breakout Sessions III & IV

12-12:45 PM: Lunch, sponsored by Flexible Packaging Association
(Hendrix Ballroom)

12:50-2 PM: Student Competition
(Hendrix Room 121)

2-3:30 PM: Break

3:30-5:30 PM: Network Fair
(David Peebles Room/ Upper Hendrix breezeway)

5:30-7 PM: Dinner & awards,  sponsored by Pratt Industries
(Meeting Rooms A & B)

7-9 PM: Networking Reception

  • Desserts and drinks for faculty and industry professionals, sponsored by PMMI
    (The Barnes Center)
     
  • 55 Exchange ice cream bar for students, sponsored by Advanced Packaging
    (David Peebles Room)

Day 3

Sunday, April 2

8:30-9:15 AM: Breakfast & coffee, sponsored by Printpack and Clemson University Women in Packaging
(Upper Hendrix breezeway)

9:15-10 AM: Service project, sponsored by Pregis
(Hendrix Ballroom)

10-10:30 AM: Closing remarks
(Hendrix Ballroom)

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Campus tours

 

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Hotels

Below are a series of hotel blocks available for the event. To receive the discounted rate, all bookings must be made by March 3.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Clemson, SC

$199 per night

Hampton Inn
Clemson, SC


$199 per night

Fairfield Inn
Seneca, SC


$139 per night

Note: This location is further from campus and may be more suitable for groups that have their own transportation. 

Tru by Hilton
Clemson, SC


$199 per night

Comfort Inn & Suites*
Clemson, SC

Standard rooms: $99 per night, plus tax

Standard Junior King, or Mini Suite rooms: $119 per night, plus tax

*Must mention Packaging Jamboree when booking.

 

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Sponsors

Title Sponsor

 

Gold Sponsors

 

 

Silver Sponsor

 

Bronze Sponsors

     
   

 

Patron Sponsors


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