Day 1 [ Tuesday, 21 Feb 2017 ] |
08:00
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Morning Registration & Coffee
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09:00
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Chairman’s Introduction and Welcome Remarks
Mr. Ankit Kedia, Director
Manjushree Technopack Limited
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09:10
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Can Demand for PET Resin Grow Profitably - Outlook for 2017
- Changes in the global market balance for PET
- Will the regional industry prosper in 2017; a focus on A&ME
- Inter-regional trade and the impact of duty changes
- Global trends in PET pricing and margins
- Sustainability and recycling
Mr. David Swift, Managing Director
PCI Wood Mackenzie
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09:45
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India PET Market Trends and Demand Outlook
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Gera, Manager
Reliance Industries Limited
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10:15
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Discussion Followed by Networking Refreshments
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10:45
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North Africa PET Markets: Focus on Algeria, Morocco and Egypt
- PET supply and demand projections
- PET consumption by applications and by processing
- Growth drivers & market trends
Mr. Tarek Sultan, General Manager
Bericap Egypt
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11:15
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Leading Dairy Brand in Saudi Arabia: Yoghurt & Dessert Packaging Trends and Demand for PET
Mr. Mohammad Sumon Mia Mohammad, Packaging Team Leader
Almarai KSA
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11:45
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Combining Performance with Flexibility: The New IPS Injection Preform System
- Technical specifications and advantages of the new platforms
- Moulds and hot runners solutions
- Innovation and product development
- Control Vision System for preform: the possible solutions for a better product quality
Mr. Riccardo Rubini, Post Processing Director
Sacmi Imola SC
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12:15
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Discussion Followed by Networking Lunch
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13:45
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Afternoon Chairman’s Introduction
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Gera, Manager
Reliance Industries Limited
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13:50
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Economic Outlook for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) amid Global Uncertainty
Mr. Thanos Tsetsonis, Senior Economist
Emirates NBD
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14:20
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A 3-Steps Approach to Improve Quality and Profitability in the Production of PET Bottles
Mr. Davide Bartoli, Regional Sales Manager – Plastic Division
AGR Europe s.r.l.
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14:50
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Market Drivers and Advancements in Sheet and Film Food Packaging
- Growth and the use of sheet and film applications
- Changing landscape of consumer preference
Mr. Kurt Kuruc, VP - Mideast Food Packaging
Klöckner Pentaplast - KP ( Kloeckner )
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15:20
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Discussion Followed by Networking Refreshments
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15:55
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Panel Discussion: Strategy towards Sustainable Brand PET Packaging
- Processing challenges & expectations
- Achieving sustainable packaging
- PET demand in the sector
- New trends and design requirements from preform to filling technology
Panelists:
Mr. Rahul Avasthi, CEO
Intergulf Ltd (Empol)
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Mr. Nicola Ayyash, Packaging & Commercialization Manager
The Coca-Cola Company Middle East
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Mr. Mohammad Sumon Mia Mohammad, Packaging Team Leader
Almarai KSA
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16:30
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Trends and Outlook of PET Packaging in Pharma Application
- How PET conforms to pharma formulation packaging regulations
- PET demand and growth rate in packing medicine
Mr. Ankit Kedia, Director
Manjushree Technopack Limited
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17:00
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Discussion Followed by End of Day One
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17:10
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Networking Reception for Speakers & Delegates
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Day 2 [ Wednesday, 22 Feb 2017 ] |
09:00
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Chairman’s Introduction
Mr. Rahul Avasthi, CEO
Intergulf Ltd (Empol)
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09:05
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Latest Innovation in PET Resins
- New opportunities for barrier PET applications in MEA
- M&G new developments in barrier PET
- A performant CO2 shelf life evaluation model
- A tailor-made O2 barrier solution
- M&G's sustainability proposition
Ms. Cecile Bourland, Marketing Manager for PET Specialties
Mossi & Ghisolfi International S.a r.l. - London Branch
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09:35
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Nigeria Breweries’ PET Packaging Plan
- Challenges to extend packaging to PET
- Shapes and design consideration
- Future plan and production capacity
Ms. Kemisola Oloriegbe, Technologist Packaging Operation-North &East
Nigerian Breweries Plc
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10:05
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Africa Beverage and Personal Care Market Expansion and Distribution
- The different needs for PET packaging in Africa
- Investment and manufacturing plan in the continent
Mr. Tomasz Nowowiejski, Chief Executive
Mutalo Group
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10:35
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Discussion Followed by Networking Refreshment
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11:00
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Multi-Layer Barrier Technology is Enabling Growth in PET Packaging
Mr. Emmanuel Armand, Director, Multi-layer Barrier Solutions
Husky Injection Molding Systems (Shanghai) Ltd
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11:30
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FIRST in Kuwait & the Gulf -Compact Industrial Scale Recycling Facility
- Acquisition of industrial land, finances and complete collection system
- Logistics support by sponsors
- Coming February the washing line be set up to start production in Q2 of 2017
- Methods of establishing operation; lessons for the region
Ms. Sanaa M Al Ghemlas, CEO
Omniya Company
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12:00
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Final Discussion Followed by Networking Lunch
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13:30
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End of Conference
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