February 21 - 23, 2023
Westin Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX
United States
ENGAGE
2022 ENGAGE – The Contract Packaging and Manufacturing Experience Agenda
| Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2022 | |
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8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
Incredible Social & Networking Opportunities. Just Have Fun! Golf Outing – Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club |
| 5:30 PM |
Kick Off Event: Beach Party at the Hilton - MUST HAVE YOUR BADGE Music (a very special DJ), Food, Fun and Beverages Actually on the Beach! |
| Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 | |
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| 7:00 AM |
Breakfast Buffet - Tabletop Exhibits - Great Networking Opportunity and Chance to Learn About the Latest Technology Innovations |
| GENERAL SESSIONS | |
| 7:30 AM |
First Time Meeting Attendees or New CPA Member Welcome Session All new CPA members and first time event attendees welcome! |
| 8:30 AM |
President's Opening Comments & Introductions Rob Reinders, President Contract Packaging Association |
| Spouses Event - Check the Front Desk | |
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8:45 AM |
Global Trends Defining Consumer Behavior in 2022 David Mackinson, Senior Research Manager Euromonitor |
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The Future of Packaging and Consumer Trends Brian Wagner, Co-Founder and Principal PTIS Global |
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10:15 AM
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Networking Break and Exhibition Session |
| 10:45 AM |
CPG Panel Discussion (CPGs and Brands) The Strategic Use of CoMans / CoPacks Both Now and Into Future Moderator: Jason Tham, CEO Nulogy Panelists: Newman's Own - Ryan Bouchard, Contract Manufacturing Manager Bush Brothers - Robby Martin, Engineering Specialist Natural Essentials - Lee Ann Halley, Director Amplify (Hershey) - Erika Nava, Director of Supply Chain Growth and Optimization P&G - Mike Chaney - Former EVP, Global Supply Chain |
| 12:30 PM | NETWORKING LUNCH |
| 2:00 PM | Networking Session - How Many People Can You Meet? |
| 3:00 PM | Networking Break and Exhibition Session |
| GENERAL SESSIONS | |
| 3:30 PM |
Workforce, Labor and New Regulations - An Overview Tom Landry, President Allegiance Staffing |
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PANEL DISCUSSION Workforce and Labor Issues and Solutions as Viewed by CoMans, Brand/CPGs, and Suppliers Moderator: Tom Landry, President Allegiance Staffing Panelists: GreenSeed - Leslie Dhalin, Director of Finance FedEx - Michael Bell, Business Development Executive Hearthside Food Solutions - Scott Robison, Director of Business Development Polypack - Brian McCann, Director of Global Accounts |
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| 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
Exhibition Area & President's Reception Join us for refreshments, hors d'oeuvres, and networking before your evening dinner plans! |
| Dinner On Your Own! Many Restaurants Within Close Walking Distance (List is Posted) | |
| Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022 | |
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| 6:30 AM | Fun Run/Walk - Join us for an Early Day Activity! |
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast Buffet - Tabletop Exhibits |
| GENERAL SESSIONS | |
| 8:45 AM |
CPA and the Industry "What's New and How Can we Help You?" Ron Puvak, Executive Director, Contract Packaging Association Joe Angel, President PMMI Media Group |
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State of the Industry - The Untold Story Carl Melville, President The Melville Group |
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Mergers or an Acquisition, How You Fit into the "Opportunity" Tom Blaige, President Blaige & Co. |
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| 10:15 AM | Networking Break - Exhibition Area |
| 10:45 AM |
Cybersecurity and its Impacts on this Industry George Forrester, Partner AHT Insurance |
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Copacking with Cobots: How to Close Your Labor Gaps Meredith Owen, MBA, Head of Business Development Southie Autonomy |
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President's Final Remarks Rob Reinders, President Contract Packaging Association |
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| NOON | Meeting Adjourns |
| Special Event |
NETWORKING EVENT - Tour of Polypack Facility and their Fantastic Automobile Museum |