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IAPRI Conference 2026

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About IAPRI

For Institutes & Universities

  • Global collaboration + benchmarking

  • Visibility for research and programs

For Corporate Members

  • Early insight into methods and trends

  • Access to global expertise + talent pipeline

For Researchers / Associates

  • Communities of practice
    + conference participation

  • Publishing support

IAPRI Events


Mar 3 2026

ISTA Forum USA TransPack + TempPack

ISTA Forum USA is the premier gathering for industry trailblazers, innovators, and thought leaders pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Together, we’ll explore industry best practices, emerging trends, and real-world success stories impacting the transport packaging landscape. The TransPack and TempPack programs feature key topics such as sustainability, e-commerce, packaging performance testing, optimization and damage reduction, temperature-controlled packaging innovations, expert guidance, and more. Join us in Phoenix to connect with our community, gain invaluable insights, and stay ahead of the latest trends transforming the packaging industry.

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Jun 8 2026

25th IAPRI World Packaging Conference 2026

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Jun 7 2027

33rd IAPRI Member Conference 2027 - Sweden

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26th World Conference in 2028

IAPRI member institutes interested in hosting should contact IAPRI's Secretary General at sg@iapri.org

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IAPRI Communities of Practice

Distribution Packaging

Current Emphasis:
Performance qualification testing aspects associated with distribution packaging

Members: individual researchers, educators, and other packaging professionals from IAPRI members who have a common interest in the performance qualification testing aspects associated with distribution packaging. 


Food Packaging

Our mission is to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation in the field of food packaging.

With a particular emphasis on:

  • Active & Intelligent Packaging: 
  • Preservation of Food Quality: 
  • Reduction of Food Waste: 
  • Increase of Food Safety through Packaging
  • Food and Packaging Interaction


Sustainable Packaging

The IAPRI Sustainable Packaging Community of Practice (CoP) strives to:

  • Create a forum and network for exchanging views around packaging and sustainability
  • Share ongoing activities
  • Foster an understanding of packaging contribution to sustainability
  • Highlight the increasing role of sustainability in supply chain
  • Develop science-based opinions on pressing issues relating to packaging sustainability

University Education

Mission Statement
To bring together Packaging Academics from around the World to improve knowledge sharing amongst IAPRI members by fostering positive communications that enhance Packaging Education and Research within their respective institutions, leading to an improved quality of life for their respective clientele.

News


Jan 16 2026

Department Head in the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech

We seek a visionary and strategic leader with exceptional communication skills who can guide the department through a dynamic period of growth, opportunity, and change within the discipline, and across the college, university, and national levels. The position will include an appointment as Professo...
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Dec 3 2025

2027 IAPRI Member Conference to be hosted by Linköping University

The IAPRI Board of Directors is delighted to announce that the 2027 IAPRI Member Conference will be hosted by Linköping University and held in mid-June 2027 on the university’s campus in Linköping, Sweden.
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Sep 29 2025

25th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging Call for Papers

"Future Packaging: Driving Transformation Through Innovation"
📍 Zhuzhou, China | 🗓️ 8–12 June 2026
Hosted by Hunan University of Technology
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Sep 22 2025

New Director Sought at Michigan State University School of Packaging

The School of Packaging (SoP) at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking a dynamic individual with an outstanding record of achievement to fill the position of Director. Consider this opportunity for yourself or tell your colleagues who may be interested.
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