About IAPRI

Mission
The International Association of Packaging Research Institutes supports and advances packaging research and education by facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Vision
IAPRI is a key contributor to the worldwide development of responsible packaging through networking between its academic and industrial members.

Aims: How do we reach our vision 
  • Establish and advance professional and personal relations between associates of packaging research and educational institutions around the world.
  • Enable peer review with respect to methodology, analysis, and potential outcomes at early stages of research projects.
  • Facilitate exchange of anticipated research projects with respect to instrumentation, measurement, analytical techniques, advice on equipment and apparatus, avoiding duplication of work by means of the knowledge exchange between researchers’ participation in IAPRI Communities of Practice and conferences. 
  • Promote the importance of packaging science and technology at the University level to target groups, including international organizations, government bodies, and foundations.
 These aims are supported and enabled by:
  • IAPRI World and Member Conferences, symposia, and other educational events.
  • Our Communities of Practice activities.
  • Collaboration with publishers to facilitate the recognition and publishing of the scientific and scholarly work of our members.



News


Feb 27 2024

Consider the possibility of hosting the 25th World Packaging Conference in their country in 2026

The IAPRI Board of Directors is requesting that all members take some time to consider the possibility of hosting the 25th World Packaging Conference in their country in 2026. It can be a very rewarding experience.  IAPRI will help you with your planning.
Feb 27 2024

Celebrating 18 Years of Editorial Excellence: A Farewell to Our Newsletter Editor

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of our valued Newsletter Editor, Paul Gander, after an incredible 18 years of dedicated service.
Jan 31 2024

2024 Conference host ITENE reports keen worldwide interest

Spanish organiser of IAPRI’s June 2024 World Packaging Conference ITENE says it has received over 200 abstracts submitted by companies and research centres from no fewer than 32 countries, with the city of Valencia likely to welcome over 400 attendees.
Jan 24 2024

Interested in serving on the IAPRI Board of Directors

If you are Interested in the that possibility, the deadline to submit the required form is February 12, 2024. If you would like to recommend someone else for the Board to consider, contact Ed Church at sg@iapri.org.



IAPRI Events

Jun 17 2024

24th IAPRI World Packaging Conference

ITENE's 30th Anniversary takes place in 2024 and they are proud to host IAPRl's 24th World Packaging Conference as part of their special events and activities devoted to show how knowledge and technology make an impact to build a safer and more sustainable future.

Jun 9 2025

32nd IAPRI Member Conference 2025

"The Future of Packaging is Circular"

IAPRI member institutes interested in hosting the IAPRI 25th World Packaging Conference in 2026  should contact IAPRI's Secretary General at sg@iapri.org



IAPRI Communities of Practice