TI TALKS – BEYOND PACKAGING
Ti Talks is Taghleef Industries’ way of bringing the most relevant packaging and labeling conversations directly to you, during Interpack, one of the world’s most unmissable moments for our sector.
In these sessions, leading experts and the most compelling voices in the field unpack the trends, regulations, and technologies shaping what comes next.
Designed to inform, inspire, and connect: whether you are looking to discover new solutions or understand where the industry is heading,
there is a seat at the table for you. Expect sharp insights, honest debate, and plenty to take home.
SEATS ARE LIMITED: THE CONVERSATION WON’T WAIT!
THE PROGRAM
The Conversations That Matter
The agenda is built around what matters most right now. Real data, expert perspectives, and honest conversations about
where packaging materials are going and what it takes to stay ahead. Explore the full program below!
THURSDAY, MAY 7 – 3:00 PM
ORIGINS, REWRITTEN
Materials in Motion: How is the Evolving Global Market Redefining the Resin Map?
The opening session sets the scene by exploring how the global resin landscape is shifting. From polypropylene trends and the rise of biopolymers to investment developments in China, the future of production facilities in Europe, and the evolution of plants across the Middle East and Asia, this session offers a comprehensive global perspective on where packaging raw materials are heading and what emerging inputs are entering the picture.
SPEAKER
Emiliano Basualto, Senior Analyst | ICIS
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FRIDAY, MAY 8 – 3:00 PM
DISTINCTION, AMPLIFIED
Elevating Packaging Design in a Multi‑Dimensional World
Packaging design is no longer just about aesthetics: it is becoming a multi-dimensional system of emotion, intelligence, circularity, and digital identity. This session examines how creativity and sustainability can coexist, how invisible watermarks readable by sorting systems are changing the recyclability landscape, and how digital identity tools – from product passports to smart labels – are connecting packaging design to information on origin, materials, and sustainability metrics.
SPEAKERS
Moderator: Tim Sykes | Packaging Europe
Jean-Emile Potaufeux, Technical Manager | RecyClass
Dominika Maruszak, Global Packaging Sustainability Manager | Pepsico
Ulrike Danne, Senior Manager Sustainability | GS1 Germany
Joana-Maria Bauchwitz | CEO Baries Design
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SUNDAY, MAY 10 – 3:00 PM
PERFORMANCE, UNLEASHED
Packaging Without Borders: Navigating Global Trends & Compliance
One of the program’s most expansive sessions, bringing together leading voices from across the value chain to examine how global trends and regulations are reshaping the packaging industry. From compliance challenges to cross-border market dynamics, this session offers the perspectives and practical insights businesses need to stay ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
SPEAKERS
Moderator: Tim Sykes | Packaging Europe
Joachim Quoden, Managing Director | EXPRA
Guido Aufdemkamp, Executive Director | Flexible Packaging Europe
Scott Trenor, Technical Director | The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)
Fiona Durie, Advocacy Consultant | CEFLEX
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MONDAY, MAY 11 – 3:00 PM
CIRCULARITY, INCREASED
The Real Alternative: Compostable Packaging’s Place in a Circular Future
As the industry navigates the growing complexity of alternative materials, this session focuses on bio-based and biodegradable solutions and their real role in a circular future. Speakers will explore how brands can understand and communicate the benefits of compostable packaging, how to guide consumers toward responsible disposal, and where these materials genuinely fit within broader circularity strategies.
SPEAKERS
Fabrizio Radice, General Manager | Corapack
Afsaneh Nabifar, Chair of the board | Compostable by Design
Eric Klingenberg, Materials Science Lead | Mars Advanced Research Institute
Stan Haftka, Business Development Manager | Kaneka Green Planet
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TUESDAY, MAY 12 – 3:00 PM
FUTURE, ACCELERATED
From Today’s Cart to Tomorrow’s Shelf: How Will Consumer Choices Evolve by 2030?
The closing session looks forward, beyond current formats, materials, and assumptions. Through surprising and forward-looking insights, speakers will explore how packaging, retail, and consumer behavior are set to evolve by 2030 in ways most brands aren’t yet considering, and how packaging’s relationship with modern lifestyles will continue to redefine what ends up on tomorrow’s shelf.
SPEAKERS
Moderator: Tim Sykes | Packaging Europe
Boris Planer, Consultant | Retail Cities
Nerida Kelton, Vice President | World Packaging Organisation (WPO), Executive Director (AIP)
Ton Knipscheer, Executive Director | ECPA
Alexander Reitz, Team Lead Consulting & Development | PreZero Sustainable Packaging
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Great conversations start with the right people in the room: this is where the packaging materials industry comes to
think, debate, and decide. Secure your place, and join the conversations that are shaping what comes next!
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