2012 Outlook & Strategies Conference

March 7 - 9, 2012, Louisville, KY

OVERVIEW
Industry leaders specializing in package design, the economy, and brand management will come together to impart their knowledge, experience, and business predictions at the 2012 Outlook and Strategies Conference. The conference will feature a reception at the famous Churchill Downs racetrack, a talk by the celebrated economist Alan Beaulieu from the Institute of Trend Research, an optional plant tour of a local converting facility, an awards dinner to celebrate the 2012 Gair Award winner, and much more!

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REGISTRATION
To register, scroll to the link at the bottom of the page, or contact Michelle Perlman at (413) 686-9191 or michelle@ppcnet.org.

RATES
Early Bird Registration (until Feb. 22): $1,195

Regular registration: $1,495

Spouse/Guest rate: $295

Discount: A discount of 5% will be given for 3 or more registrants per company.

LOCATION
The Marriott Louisville Downtown
280 West Jefferson
Louisville, Kentucky 40202 USA

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Call 506-474-2009 / 800-266-9432 and ask for the PPC Discounted Rate of $142/night, or click here to book your room. PPC Discounted rate only available until February 13, 2012.

Please note: In order to obtain a refund, you must cancel 24 hours in advance of check-in.

TRAVEL
The nearest airport is Louisville International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, KY.

TRANSPORTATION
        Estimated taxi fare from airport to hotel (one way): $18 USD
        Yellow Cab: (502) 636-5511
        Ready Cab: (502) 447-4406

CONFERENCE ATTIRE GUIDELINES
Business casual is the requested attire for all PPC Committee Meetings and General Sessions as well as the reception/dinner on Wednesday evening. Thursday evening will be the more formal of the two dinners so jackets/ties (suits preferable) are suggested for men and dressy attire for women.

WEATHER
Louisville at this time of year averages daytime highs in the mid 50s, with colder temperatures in the mid-30s at night.

SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

WED., MARCH 7     
7:30 a.m.            Registration
8 a.m.                 Associate Member Showcase
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.   Committee Meetings
     9:00 a.m.                         Executive Committee Meeting
     11:45 a.m.                       New Generation Leaders Committee Meeting
     12:00 p.m.                       Board of Directors Meeting
     2:00 p.m.                         Industry Information Committee Meeting
     2:45 p.m.                         Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting
     3:30 p.m.                         Sustainability Task Force Committee Meeting
     4:15 p.m.                         Associate Member Committee Meeting

6:15 p.m.    Bus Leaves Louisville Marriott for Churchill Downs

6:30 p.m.    Reception and Dinner at the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs
 
THURS., MARCH 8
7:00 a.m.                  Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m.                  Registration
8 a.m.                       Welcome
8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.    General Sessions; Speakers include:

·       Scott Cassel, Executive Director and Founder of the Product Stewardship Institute, will explain Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), where it's headed, and what it means for our industry.  
         

·       Stephen Klump, Packaging Safety Manager at Nestlé USA, will describe what they look for in packaging and what they find most desirable in a converting plant. 

·       Focus on a PPC Principal Member: Bob Neff, Neff Packaging Solutions. 

·       Alan Beaulieu, celebrated economist from the Institute of Trend Research, will reveal the latest global economic trends and how they will affect your business.

·       Linda Casey, Editor-in-Chief at Package Design magazine, will detail what’s currently in vogue for package design, how packaging will change in the future, and what you can do to stay on top.

·       Ned Monroe from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), and Jean-Michel Laurin from Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) will provide U.S. and Canadian legislative updates and describe the benefits of cross-border economic cooperation.

·       Tom Hattersley, partner at Pathway Guidance, LLC, will disclose best practices for recruiting and retaining superior employees.

·       Greg Gordillo, Business Development Associate at Bureau Veritas Certification North America, Inc., will demystify the various fiber certification organizations and options.

6:30 p.m.                  Reception

7:00 p.m.                  Robert T. Gair Award Dinner and Ceremony Honoring A. Newth Morris, Retired President of Dixie Printing and Packaging

FRI., MARCH 9
7:00 a.m.                    Continental Breakfast
8 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.     General Sessions

·       Alan Isacson, CEO of ABI Marketing Public Relations, will provide actionable tips on how to inspire your salespeople to not just manage accounts but actually go out and get new business.

·       John Neff, Principal at Family Consulting, LLC, will reveal insights into the factors that help family businesses thrive.

10:15 a.m.                  PPC Committee Updates

 
11:00 a.m.                  Bus departs for Optional Tour of Neff Packaging Plant

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