interpack to hold exclusive event for women
For the first time, interpack will host an event to bring together women in the sector to promote diversity and benefit from each other’s experiences. Under the title ‘Women in Packaging’, the exclusive event will take place on 8 May during the trade fair.
The program features a discussion with speakers from around the world and opportunities for networking. It is supported by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), which is contributing its worldwide network.
Like various other sectors, the packaging and processing industry has been predominantly shaped by men. It is especially rare for women to be in leading positions within the sector. With an increasing scarcity of trained professionals, companies can benefit from more diversity, new impulses and different perspectives. The event will draw attention to barriers women face in the sector and focus on it as an attractive place to work.
The speakers that will share their experiences in the sector are Valentina Aureli, CEO of Aetna Group in Italy; Dr Afsaneh Nabifar, Group Leader for the global market development of biopolymers at BASF; Nadia Taylor, co-founder and Director tna solutions; Marjo Halonen, Vice President Communications at Metsä Board Corporation in Finland; and Gabi Bauer, Head of Marketing & Communications at Uhlmann Pac-Systeme. The panel will be moderated by Nerida Kelton, Vice President Sustainability & Save Food at the World Packaging Organisation.
The event aims to make it possible for more women to join the sector and to address young talent. Supporting women in this area can play an important role as they are underrepresented in technical jobs and in leadership positions. This support can be in the form of mentoring programs, image campaigns for the sector, creating equal opportunities and attractive working conditions. Some of these items will be discussed at interpack.
‘Women in Packaging’ will take place at interpack on 8 May at 12:00 in the International Lounge on the ground floor of the trade fair skyscraper.
To register: https://www.interpack.com/wip_en.
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