Member Institutes have hosted world conferences and member conferences since 1970. These events provide an opportunity for packaging researchers to meet and exchange views and present the latest research in their areas of expertise. IAPRI is all about disseminating research knowledge and networking together. IAPRI World Conferences are held in even number years and are open to all. 

IAPRI member institutes interested in hosting the IAPRI 25^th World Packaging Conference in 2026 can fill out and submit an Application for Hosting an IAPRI Conference form by clicking here. To see the Guidelines for Planning and Hosting IAPRI Conferences click here. The board of director will select a host in June 2024, two years in advance of the conference.

For more information or to discuss the possibility of hosting the IAPRI 25^th World Packaging Conference in 2026 contact IAPRI's Secretary General at sg@iapri.org.

New thinking from Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, Germany
11/23/2023
It is rare for a new IAPRI member to also be a new institute in its own right, but this is true of the Sustainable Packaging Institute (SPI) at Albstadt-Sigmaringen University (ASU) in southern Germany.

IAPRI needs your help to create a library of Past Research Papers from our conferences
11/07/2023
IAPRI is creating a library of past research papers delivered at its World Conferences and Member Conferences (Symposiums). We have the papers from 2010-2023 but need to find the ones from 1970–2009. This is where you as a member might be able to help us.

IAPRI Student Exchange Scholarship Sponsorship Opportunity Available
11/14/2023
IAPRI is currently looking for a sponsor for the 2024 World Conference, so we continue to offer this scholarship. Companies interested in this possibility, please contact Ed Church at sg@iapri.org

Extended Deadline for Peer Review & General Stream Abstract Submissions
11/21/2023
The deadline has been extended until December 20, 2023. But don't wait until the end to submit your abstract. The speaker rate has been reduced to 590 € (price applicable to speakers and colleagues registering from the same company).

IATA, Spain, explores mushroom packaging
11/28/2023
With two papers published this year on mushroom waste biomass as a source for biodegradable packaging, Spain’s IATA is developing new formulations in combination with other biopolymers.

Specright consumer survey puts green claims to the test
11/30/2023
The research community need not take too seriously the widespread perception that US shoppers are tiring of – or are sceptical about – ‘green’ claims presented on-pack, a consumer survey from new IAPRI member Specright suggests.

Lund University recruiting senior lecturer in Packaging Technology
11/22/2023
The Department of Design Sciences at LTH, Lund University, is recruiting a senior lecturer in Packaging Logistics focusing on Packaging Technology. We look forward to recruiting a senior lecturer in packaging technology who can complement our existing expertise and ensure future expertise within the research group.