The Propak East Africa conference will be running throughout Propak East Africa. The conference is free to attend and seating is organised on a first come first serve basis.
Please note, that the programme is subject to change at the organisers discretion.
- Tuesday 10 May
- Wednesday 11 May
- Thursday 12 May
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Section 1:10:45 - 11:30Tuesday 10 May 10:45 - 11:30
Packaging in Kenya regulatory and policy frameworks
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11:30 - 12:15Tuesday 10 May 11:30 - 12:15Sustainable packaging skills development in Kenya for local, regional and global markets
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Tuesday 10 May Section 2:SUSTAINABILITY, THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Cardboard and paper packaging has long been common practice in numerous African countries but globally, based on total value paid, plastic has been capturing more market share year after year because its costs have steadily decreased and it is more flexible and adaptable for packaging of differing colors, textures, and sizes. Yet, there is an ongoing debate within the East African community countries over whether plastic packaging is appropriate going forward for very justifiable environmental reasons.
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Tuesday 10 May 12:15 - 14:15Panel discussion on waste management and the role of a PRO in the realization of a circular economy in Kenya
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14:30 - 15:00Tuesday 10 May 14:30 - 15:00Sustainable plastic production solutions
It is indisputable, that our modern society cannot work without plastics. So it is not a question, how to live without, but more, how to live with plastics in an environmentally sustainable way. Sustainability is not just about recycling plastics. The sustainability of plastics starts with the production of plastic parts. Two examples from the perspective of auxiliary equipment, showing how to save energy and valuable resources in the production of plastic packaging.
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Wednesday 11 May Section 1:
AGRO PROCESSING, FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD TECHOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Many nations within the continent boast suitable agro-climatic conditions that allow for the production of diverse agricultural commodities yet these same countries continue to rely on the import of large quantities of food and other agricultural products. Despite a general increase in export of manufactured goods, imports of raw commodities have also increased significantly. Moreover, Africa’s exports are mainly dominated by raw materials highlighting how less and less of its commodities are being processed locally.
Agro-processing which covers post-harvest activities carried out for the preservation and preparation of raw material for final consumption or other purposes is essential for sustained and accelerated economic growth, food security, job creation and poverty reduction. Agro-processing also has the ability to boost ancillary economic activities in the tertiary sector.
Developing ways to process, preserve, package and store food safely. This includes physical, mechanical, chemical, and biological procedures which modify foodstuffs aesthetically, nutritionally, texturally, and organoleptically
10:45 - 11:15Wednesday 11 May 10:45 - 11:15The importance of the drainage systems inside factories in terms of food safety
The presentation will cover the importance of optimising hygiene in Africa’s food and beverage manufacturing facilities focusing on drainage design features that are critical to hygiene.
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11:30 - 12:00Wednesday 11 May 11:30 - 12:00The Benefits of Packaging Automation for Food Safety
Ishida East Africa is a subsidiary of Ishida Europe, the world market leader in the design, manufacturing and installation of complete weighing, packaging and quality control solutions for the food industry.
The presentation will delve into –
- Global food safety challenges.
- Key food safety concerns for the manufacturer
- Why do we need safety and quality control in food packaging?
- What pains can automation in food safety and quality control ease or remove?
- Strategy behind x-ray inspection, checkweigher / metal detector and leak detection.
- Having Ishida as a automation partner.
- Importance of Aftersales and Industry 4.0.
Section 2:Wednesday 11 May Section 2:SUSTAINABILITY, THE PACKAGING AND PLASTICS INDUSTRY, WASTE, RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Cardboard and paper packaging has long been common practice in numerous African countries but globally, based on total value paid, plastic has been capturing more market share year after year because its costs have steadily decreased and it is more flexible and adaptable for packaging of differing colors, textures, and sizes. Yet, there is an ongoing debate within the East African community countries over whether plastic packaging is appropriate going forward for very justifiable environmental reasons
12:15 - 12:45Wednesday 11 May 12:15 - 12:45Sustainable Packaging Innovation
Packaging has an important role to play in addressing our waste crisis and climate change challenges. Packaging development today requires a systems-based approach to the innovation process and embedding of new packaging design principles and best practice, for brands to thrive in the future. Essentially it prompts decision-makers to carefully consider what they would change on their packaging to make it more environmentally sustainable, providing some practical example and case studies.
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13:00 - 13:30Wednesday 11 May 13:00 - 13:30Implementing Extended Producer Responsibility in Kenya
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Wednesday 11 May Section 3:TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS IN PACKAGING AND DIGITAL PRINTING
As the whole world is getting back to “normal” packaging design and design aesthetics have also developed enormously. 2022 is expected to be an excellent year for packaging design trends. These include minimalistic designs, interactive packaging materials and textured packaging.
13:45 - 14:30Wednesday 11 May 13:45 - 14:30Sustainability in design, climate-conscious packaging and how organisations can front themselves as leaders in these two areas as they aim to strike a balance between business continuity, creativity and Environmental, Social, Governance principles
Wednesday 11 May Section 4:AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS WITHIN THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY
There is an increasing demand for automated solutions within the packaging industry. Companies are adopting automated solutions for more innovative products to be delivered. Automated solutions aid reductions in labor costs and keep up with global supply trends. The packaging machinery industry is rapidly shifting to technology to develop innovative solutions for future-ready packaging and advanced processing, manufacturing, and supply chain models.
14:30 - 15:00Wednesday 11 May 14:30 - 15:00Technologies and Strategies to improve Operational Efficiency
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10:45 - 11:15Thursday 12 May 10:45 - 11:15
The pace of change in the label printing and packaging industry demands and client’s needs drive the new trends.
The changing environment brings about innovative changes in these industries and demand that OEMs and service providers adapt their value propositions to customers accordingly. It is to the advantage of both the customer and the OEM to identify and embrace these new opportunities and emerging technologies. Implementing them early on into a label or packaging printing business goes a long way in gaining a competitive advantage. Soon, product packaging will feature advanced functionalities along with serving its fundamental purpose.
Functionality and cost continue to remain the most important factors for brand owners. Ideally, they want the same quality and better performance at a fraction of the cost. As a result, innovation and new technologies are critical to providing and enabling label printing and packaging companies with printing solutions which cost less and provide improved functionality and performance.
The ROTOCON R&D department, its engineers, and its 15 international brand partners track these trends and are on the front foot to provide cutting edge technology and tailor-made turnkey solutions for label printing and packaging printers. We are committed to continue learning from our clients and industry trends, recommend the ideal solution to meet customer needs, and build long-term sustainable and profitable business relationships.
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11:30 - 12:00Thursday 12 May 11:30 - 12:00Technology solutions for increasing productivity and reducing waste
The presentation will cover Intelligent Automation solutions, new engineering and enhanced technical features that increase productivity and reduce wastage ensuring high quality printing of wrap around labels, shrink sleeves, sachets, various pouches, other food packaging, paper cups, paper sacks and wrappings
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12:15 - 12:45Thursday 12 May 12:15 - 12:45How to win over Brand teams in Packaging Matters
13:00 - 13:30Thursday 12 May 13:00 - 13:30Packaging Technology Sourcing Challenges of SMEs in Kenya
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