Foodtech Qld Conference
New for 2022, the FoodTech Qld Conference is held throughout the two-day exhibition, with content curated by the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (AIFST), and in partnership with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). At the conference you will hear from leading experts on topics such as agtech, climate science, food technology, Save Food Packaging & Food waste, Innovative packaging design for food & beverage and much more.
The FoodTech Qld Conference in 2022 is made up of two different concurrent streams over the 7th & 8th of July. Conference delegates can choose to attend any session between the two different streams.
Every FoodTech Qld Conference pass includes a complimentary ticket to the Poolside Welcome Party at The Star Gold Coast and to the Networking Drinks at HOTA (including transfers).
To purchase your ticket to the conference register for the Foodtech Qld exhibition here and then add your conference pass. (*AIP Members can use the code AIP22 to receive 10% discount when booking.)
Spotlight on AIP Packaging Sessions...
DAY 1: 7 JULY 2022
THEME: THE AGRIFOOD INDUSTRY OF THE FUTURE [Central Room B]
STREAM 1 - SESSION 2 [1.30 – 3.30]
Topic: Sustainability for the future – innovation & transformation [AIP]
1.30 – 1.35 | Welcome and introduction to session | Session Chair- Ralph Moyle FAIP, CPP, Education Coordinator, AIP
1.35 – 2.05 | What does sustainability mean in 2022 and beyond | Nerida Kelton MAIP, Vice President Sustainability & Save Food World Packaging Organisation (WPO)
2.05 – 3.05 | Panel Discussion
Barry Cosier MAIP, Director - Sustainability, AFGC
Dr Nicole Garafano AAIP, ACE HUB Team, PlanetArk
Ebony Johnson, Policy Manager, National Retail Association
Alan Adams MAIP, Sustainability Director APAC, Sealed Air
3.05 – 3.30 Panel Q & A
DAY 2: 8 JULY 2022
THEME: FUTURE FOOD [Central Room B]
STREAM 1 - SESSION 2 [1.30 – 3.30]
Topic: Save Food Packaging & Food waste [AIP]
1.30 – 1.35 | Welcome and introduction to session: |Session Chair – Ralph Moyle FAIP, CPP, Education Coordinator, AIP
1.35 – 2.05 | Mark Barthel, Chief Operating Officer, Stop Food Waste Australia
2.05 – 3.05 | Panel Discussion
Mark Mitchell, Chairman, AFCCC
George Ganzenmuller FAIP, CPP, Innovation Manager, Opal Fibre Packaging
Warwick Armstrong MAIP, General Manager Business Development and Marketing, Kuraray
Nerida Kelton MAIP, Executive Director, AIP
3.05 – 3.30 Panel Q & A
DAY 2: 8 JULY 2022
THEME: GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS - INNOVATION & DESIGN FOR THE FUTURE [Central Room C]
STREAM 2 - SESSION 2 [1.30 – 3.30]
Topic: Innovative packaging design for food & beverage [AIP]
1.30 – 1.35 | Welcome and introduction to session | Session Chair Joe Foster FAIP, Director, Close the Loop Group
1.35 – 2.05 | Joe Foster FAIP, Director, Close the Loop Group
2.05 – 3.05 | Panel Discussion
Anhely Millán MAIP, Innovation Manager, Pact Packaging
Sally Carter, Procurement Manager, Brookfarm
Edward Whitehead, Managing Director, Cyclpac
Lars Ljung, Sustainability Manager, Planet Protector Packaging
3.05 – 3.30 Panel Q & A
To purchase your ticket to the conference register for the Foodtech Qld exhibition here and then add your conference pass. (*AIP Members can use the code AIP22 to receive 10% discount when booking.)
