“And supporting a project like this makes all sense to WPO. We are looking for this online engagement and networking for the processing and packaging industry, not only in Asia, but all over the world. And ProPak seems to be a great partner with 29 years of industry presence and events held in Thailand, China, Vietnam, Philippines, India and Egypt”, states WPO President, Pierre Pienaar.

“With ProPak Connect, we aim to deliver a world-class online platform for the processing and packaging industry with  features focusing on sourcing, engagement, and content for our suppliers and buyers. We are delighted to partner with WPO on ProPak Connect, this will enable us to deliver content-led programmes  including webinars, white papers, special events (online), and regular industry updates and news articles curated in collaboration with WPO and its members.” added Ian Roberts, Vice President Asia at Informa Markets

Propak Connect will include:

• Comprehensive and Interactive Company Showcase
  Detailed listing for participating companies with several features embedded for enhanced product display and enquiry generation. Including rich media options such as images, videos, documents, and the ability to host online product demos.
• Industry Insights
  ProPak Connect aims at bringing together industry specific content through its online webinars, roundtables, and conferences addressing some of the current needs across the various sectors of the industry, all hosted seamlessly on the platform.
• Connect with Business Partners
  Extending global audience reach through virtual and hybrid events that aims at connecting on-site participating companies with buyers across the globe online and vice-versa. With added features such as one-on-one chat and business matching, video conferencing, and enquiry management to facilitate real-time business dialogue.
• Integrated Advertising and Branding Solutions
  ProPak Connect will offer companies with advertising and branding options that will give them the opportunity to target buyers and promote their products and brand at various touch points throughout the platform, its events and beyond.

WPO´s role in the partnership is to promote the platform and to participate in specific events, like webinars, articles, etc, offering relevant content through the experts that are part of its Executive Team.  Get to know the ProPak Connect platform at www.propakconnect.com

About WPO
World Packaging Organisation (WPO) is a non-profit, non-governmental, international federation of packaging institutes, associations, federations and other interested parties including corporations and trade associations. Its mission is “ Better quality of life through better packaging for more people”. WPO joins 58 different countries.

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