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About IAPRI

For Institutes & Universities

  • Global collaboration + benchmarking

  • Visibility for research and programs

For Corporate Members

  • Early insight into methods and trends

  • Access to global expertise + talent pipeline

For Researchers / Associates

  • Communities of practice
    + conference participation

  • Publishing support

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Jun 7 2027

33rd IAPRI Member Conference 2027 - Sweden

Hosted by Linköping University in Linköping, Sweden June, 7-11 2027.
 

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Jun 1 2028

26th IAPRI World Packaging Conference 2028

Hosted by Michigan State University's School of Packaging in East Lansing, MIchigan, USA June, 4-8, 2028.

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2026Jan Pech - Invite GmbH

"Necessary Protection or Excess Barrier?
Aligning Sustainability and Stability in Pharmaceutical Bliste Packaging"

Abstract Link: Abstract


IAPRI Communities of Practice

Distribution Packaging

Current Emphasis:
Performance qualification testing aspects associated with distribution packaging

Members: individual researchers, educators, and other packaging professionals from IAPRI members who have a common interest in the performance qualification testing aspects associated with distribution packaging. 


Food Packaging

Our mission is to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation in the field of food packaging.

With a particular emphasis on:

  • Active & Intelligent Packaging: 
  • Preservation of Food Quality: 
  • Reduction of Food Waste: 
  • Increase of Food Safety through Packaging
  • Food and Packaging Interaction


Sustainable Packaging

The IAPRI Sustainable Packaging Community of Practice (CoP) strives to:

  • Create a forum and network for exchanging views around packaging and sustainability
  • Share ongoing activities
  • Foster an understanding of packaging contribution to sustainability
  • Highlight the increasing role of sustainability in supply chain
  • Develop science-based opinions on pressing issues relating to packaging sustainability

University Education

Mission Statement
To bring together Packaging Academics from around the World to improve knowledge sharing amongst IAPRI members by fostering positive communications that enhance Packaging Education and Research within their respective institutions, leading to an improved quality of life for their respective clientele.

News


Aug 19 2026

IAPRI Working Groups: Turning Priorities into Action

IAPRI has updated its Working Groups webpage to provide members with a clearer view of the work underway across the association.
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Aug 10 2026

Call for Consideration: Hosting the 2029 IAPRI Member Conference in Europe

The IAPRI Board of Directors is seeking proposals from member organizations interested in hosting the 2029 IAPRI Member Conference in Europe.
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Jun 24 2026

IAPRI 2026 World Conference Award Winners

IAPRI announces the recipients of this year's Packaging World Conference Awards sponsored by Lansmont Corporation. The competition had many presenters receiving votes in each of the three categories, showcasing the high caliber of talent and dedication within our packaging research community.
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Jun 24 2026

Career Start Award 2026 - Awarded to Jia Tan of Hunan University of Technology

The Career Start Award, sponsored by Dr. S. Paul Singh is a $1,000 award. It provides a packaging researcher, who has not yet participated at a IAPRI Conference, with the incentive to be a first time research paper presenter.
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