As part of WEPACK 2025, the fourth edition of the highly-anticipated World Corrugated Forum (WCF) will be held at the luxurious Sheraton Grand Shanghai Pudong Hotel & Residences, Shanghai, China.
Organised by Reed Exhibitions, WCF is not just a showcase of technology but also a convergence of minds, an innovative platform for exchange. It offers participants unparalleled business opportunities and the chance to expand their professional networks.The flagship event will once again unite 300 industry leaders from 30 countries to explore the latest advancements in lightweight packaging.
Since its debut in 2019, WCF has stood at the forefront of industry innovation, serving as a global platform for thought leadership, cutting-edge technology showcases, and unparalleled business networking.
Detailed day-to-day agenda:
| 2025 WORLD CORRUGATED FORUM(WCF) | ||||
| Date | 7-Apr-25 | Venue | Sheraton Grand Shanghai Pudong Hotel | |
| Organizer | Reed Exhibitions | Scale | 300 attendees | |
| Event Overview | WCF is not just a showcase of technology but also a convergence of minds, an innovative platform for exchange. It offers participants unparalleled business opportunities and the chance to expand their professional networks. | |||
| April 7, 2025 | 13:00 – 18:00 | ||||
| Lightweighting the Future: Global Trends and Innovations in Packaging Lightweighting | ||||
| Time | Topics | Speakers | ||
| 13:00 – 13:15 | Opening Ceremony | |||
| Introduction of Speakers and Agenda | ||||
| 13:15 – 13:30 | Sharing of Global Economic trends | Representative from China-Britain Business Council | ||
| 13:30 – 13:45 | Keynote Speech: Packaging Lightweighting from a Global Perspective | Representative from WPO (World Packaging Organisation) | ||
| 13:45 – 14:15 | Keynote Speech: Packaging Lightweighting from a European Perspective | Representative from European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) | ||
| 14:15 – 14:45 | Tea Break and Networking | |||
| 14:45 – 15:15 | Keynote Speech: Challenges and Opportunities of Packaging Lightweighting in Latin America | Mariano Saludjian | President, CAFCCO (Cámara Argentina de Fabricantes de Cartón Corrugado) | ||
| 15:15 – 15:45 | Keynote Speech: Lightweight Transformation in Asian Corrugated Box Industry | Varna Sudasna｜Director, ACCA (Asian Corrugated Case Association) | ||
| 15:45 – 16:15 | Keynote Speech: Path to Sustainability in India’s Corrugated Box Industry | Bharat Parekh｜General Secretary, FCBM (Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers of India) | ||
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Keynote Speech: Packaging Lightweighting Trends in the Middle East | Representative from Middle East Enterprise | ||
| 16:45 – 17:15 | Roundtable Discussion: Global Perspectives on Packaging Lightweighting | •Host: Representative of WPO (World Packaging Organisation) •Participants: 1、Representative of WPO 2、Antro Säilä | Chairman, Finnish National Packaging Standardization Committee 3、Deputy Secretary-General, China Packaging Federation (CPF)4、Packaging Design Expert, Taipei, China •Overview: Global industry leaders will engage in an in-depth discussion on global trends in packaging lightweight, technological innovations, policy support, and market opportunities. |
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| 17:15 – 17:30 | Closing Speech: Future Outlook on Packaging Lightweighting | |||
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Cocktail party | |||
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