3-5 PM: Registration

5 PM: Opening remarks & kickoff

5:30 PM: Dinner

6:30-8:30 PM: Reception

8 AM: Breakfast

8:45 AM: Keynote presentation
Social Media and Why It Matters to You, Improving Processes for Sustainable Returnable Packaging in Automotive, Development and Launch of a Sustainable Protective Wrap

9:30 AM: Campus lab tour/ Networking break

10:15 AM
Sustainability Lectures (15 minutes each)

• Inspiring Change through Packaging
  Sustainability is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generation's needs. In this presentation, we will discuss the often-dismissed social aspect of sustainability by showcasing a protective packaging solution that directly impacts the quality of human lives. The necessary balance between social cause, optimal performance, and material choice will be highlighted.


• Leveraging Life Cycle Assessments for Optimal Sustainable Packaging Design
  In the evolving landscape of the packaging industry, sustainability has emerged as a defining principle. Students pursuing a career in packaging stand at the threshold of a dynamic industry, where sustainable practices are integral to future success. The opportunity to understand a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) holds immense value for budding packaging professionals. The focus on sustainable packaging has sparked a growing demand for comprehensive tools that can accurately measure and guide the implementation of environmentally conscious decisions.
  In this breakout session, we will dive into how LCA tools influence packaging design. By utilizing an LCA tool, packaging engineers gain critical insights into the true environmental impact of packaging systems through quantitative data and tangible environmental impacts. Students will learn how to utilize LCA data to make informed decisions about material selection, design optimization, and end-of-life strategies, enabling them to align with their future organization's sustainability goals.
  With real-world case studies at the forefront, students will learn to implement sustainable transformations in packaging development. This session aims to inspire and equip students to champion sustainability within their packaging careers.

Usability Lecture (30 minutes)

• Secrets to Consumer-Centric Innovation: Packaging Human Factors and Usability Engineering
  We as engineers understand the primary function of packaging is to contain, protect, preserve, and identify the product. We also understand as lifelong consumers that additional opportunities exist for packaging to create innovative experiences, empowering intuitive ease of use. Is unique design innovation preserved for the most creative among us, or is it a process from which any engineer can benefit? This session will unlock design innovation methodologies enabling engineers to target, predict, and evaluate the consumer experience beyond packaging’s primary functions.

11:15 AM: Transition time

11:30 AM
Innovation Lecture (30 minutes)

• Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Packaging Innovation
  This presentation will cover fundamental concepts in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), providing attendees with a solid understanding of these technologies. We will explore the benefits and limitations associated with the implementation of AI and ML across diverse domains, fostering critical analysis skills.
  Moreover, the presentation will delve into the practical application of AI and ML in the field of packaging. Participants can expect discussions on how these technologies can be leveraged to optimize packaging design and evaluation processes. Real-world examples and case studies will be presented to illustrate the transformative potential of AI and ML in the dynamic landscape of packaging. The goal is to provide attendees with valuable insights and perspectives, equipping them to navigate the intersection of AI, ML, and packaging with confidence.

Professional Development Lecture & Panel Discusson (30 minutes)

• The Real World: Tips for Success and Professional Growth in the Packaging Industry
  You are ready to enter the Packaging world, but are you? In this presentation, we talk about professional development within the packaging industry, how to speak to industry professionals and grow your career.
  Join us as we speak to challenges, we have overcome, insights to help you expand your network and tools to help you focus your strengths and channel your passions. With 100 years of combined experience, the Prent team will help you help yourself as you navigate your way into the Real World of the Professional Packaging Industry.

12:30 PM: Lunch

1:30 PM: Student design competition

3:30 PM: Networking & snack break

3:30 PM: Campus lab tour/ Networking Fair

5:30 PM: Dinner

6:30 PM: Design competition awards

7 PM: Student reception & alumni social

8:30 AM: Breakfast

9:30 AM: Group picture

10 AM: Service project

11 AM: Closing remarks

11:15 AM: Grab & go lunch

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Pack Jam is the perfect place for packaging students and instructors to connect with packaging industry professionals!

Dates
Sunday, April 7 - Tuesday, April 9

Pricing
Students and instructors: $30
  Registration is now closed.  

UW-Stout alumni and packaging industry professionals are welcome to come see our keynote speaker and participate in breakout sessions! Later in the afternoon, watch the Student Design Competition and attend the Networking Fair.

Dates
Monday, April 8

Pricing
Alumni and industry professionals: $80

Price includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Monday, April 8.
  Registration is now closed.

Alumni and Industry Professional Social
And don't forget to grab your ticket to our 21+ alumni and industry professional social!

Pricing
$15 | Price includes appetizers and drink tickets.
  Registration closes on April 8.

The Pack Jam Networking Fair is the place for companies to connect with students, share what they do or make and how it impacts the world of packaging. This is the perfect place to advertise your open full-time, co-op or internship opportunities!

Details

• Date: Monday, April 8
• Time: 3:30-5:30 PM
• Location:Memorial Student Center


• Pricing
  $500
  
  Price includes:
  • One 8x8 booth at the Networking Fair
  • One 6' table with two chairs
  • Two company representative registrations
  • Additional company representative tickets available for purchase.
  • Dinner to follow the event (for same two company representatives)
  • Parking in specified lot
    Registration is now closed.  

Pack Jam sponsors: Register your Networking Fair representative below.

Only fill this out after submitting your donation receipt to the UW-Stout Packaging Association!
  Registration is now closed.