Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor03.22.21
Easyfairs, the organizer of ADF&PCD and PLD Paris, has postponed the event from June 22 and 23 to January 19 and 20, 2022.
The decision to move the dates of the event was taken in consultation with the event’s many stakeholders across the industry in response to the continuing situation relating to the coronavirus pandemic. Notably, the ongoing ban on face-to-face events of all sizes, the continuing restrictions relating to the pandemic, the current progression of the virus in France and elsewhere and the new lockdowns imposed in Paris and other French regions have made it impossible to organize the event in the short term.
Renan Joel, divisional director for Easyfairs UK & Global’s packaging events in the UK and France, stated, “While we are saddened to have to postpone the event for a second time, our exhibitors, visitors and association partners have expressed their overwhelming support for the new dates - and for the crucial role that ADF&PCD and PLD Paris plays in creating connections and opportunities for everyone involved in packaging innovation in the markets it serves.”
While face-to-face events are not viable in the short term, ADF&PCD and PLD Paris is strengthening its activities to connect and drive packaging innovation for the communities it serves in the French and international beauty, luxury, drinks and aerosol industries.
Digital Days
This week, the first ADF&PCD and PLD Digital Days will take place, offering a unique opportunity for packaging developers, designers and suppliers to learn about the latest thinking and opportunities in packaging innovation. Speakers will include senior packaging experts from some of the world’s top brands in the beauty, drinks and FMCG markets as well as from the market’s most innovative suppliers. In addition, the shortlists for the 2021 edition of the ADF&PCD and PLD Innovations Awards will be announced.
Alongside the Digital Days, ADF&PCD and PLD Paris has strengthened its social media activities and now has the biggest following of any premium packaging-focused account on Instagram, bringing daily packaging inspiration to more than 10,000 followers. In addition, a new regular series of Innovation Talks webinars will launch in the spring, while a strengthened website and fortnightly newsletter are already bringing a range of exclusive content to the community.
Joel added, “The past year has been extremely challenging for everyone in the packaging supply chain and at Easyfairs we are very proud to work with an industry that has shown such resilience since the start of the pandemic; and has played such a crucial role at every stage of helping governments and society respond to Covid. While we are naturally sad to have to postpone the 2021 edition of ADF&PCD and PLD Paris, we are very excited to reunite the community in Paris in January 2022 and to building the future of this wonderful industry together.
The decision to move the dates of the event was taken in consultation with the event’s many stakeholders across the industry in response to the continuing situation relating to the coronavirus pandemic. Notably, the ongoing ban on face-to-face events of all sizes, the continuing restrictions relating to the pandemic, the current progression of the virus in France and elsewhere and the new lockdowns imposed in Paris and other French regions have made it impossible to organize the event in the short term.
Renan Joel, divisional director for Easyfairs UK & Global’s packaging events in the UK and France, stated, “While we are saddened to have to postpone the event for a second time, our exhibitors, visitors and association partners have expressed their overwhelming support for the new dates - and for the crucial role that ADF&PCD and PLD Paris plays in creating connections and opportunities for everyone involved in packaging innovation in the markets it serves.”
While face-to-face events are not viable in the short term, ADF&PCD and PLD Paris is strengthening its activities to connect and drive packaging innovation for the communities it serves in the French and international beauty, luxury, drinks and aerosol industries.
Digital Days
This week, the first ADF&PCD and PLD Digital Days will take place, offering a unique opportunity for packaging developers, designers and suppliers to learn about the latest thinking and opportunities in packaging innovation. Speakers will include senior packaging experts from some of the world’s top brands in the beauty, drinks and FMCG markets as well as from the market’s most innovative suppliers. In addition, the shortlists for the 2021 edition of the ADF&PCD and PLD Innovations Awards will be announced.
Alongside the Digital Days, ADF&PCD and PLD Paris has strengthened its social media activities and now has the biggest following of any premium packaging-focused account on Instagram, bringing daily packaging inspiration to more than 10,000 followers. In addition, a new regular series of Innovation Talks webinars will launch in the spring, while a strengthened website and fortnightly newsletter are already bringing a range of exclusive content to the community.
Joel added, “The past year has been extremely challenging for everyone in the packaging supply chain and at Easyfairs we are very proud to work with an industry that has shown such resilience since the start of the pandemic; and has played such a crucial role at every stage of helping governments and society respond to Covid. While we are naturally sad to have to postpone the 2021 edition of ADF&PCD and PLD Paris, we are very excited to reunite the community in Paris in January 2022 and to building the future of this wonderful industry together.
