UBM Conferences Unveils Details of Brand New Packaging Conference in Turkey

LONDON, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Leading events organiser UBM Conferences, a division of UBM Plc (LSE: UBM), has announced the first details for its 'Turkish Packaging Now: Global Trends, Local Insight' conference to be held in Istanbul, Turkey from 27-29^th November 2012. The conference is the first event of its kind to be held in Turkey with a focus specifically on the Turkish packaging industry, framing it within a wider global context. A unique event, the conference will focus on the rapidly-growing Turkish packaging industry, allowing its professionals to compete at a global level, by providing cutting-edge insight and knowledge from both the global and domestic marketplace.

The two-day programme, currently in development, will include an agenda full of interactive presentations, discussions and debate. Several speakers have already been confirmed, however UBM Conferences are keen to hear from industry professionals who would like to contribute and have issued a Call for Papers. The programme will focus on the following areas: Innovation, Sustainability, Market expansion, Global and European developments and Maximising export opportunities. Call for Papers entries will be accepted up to and including the 20 July 2012. If you would like to submit a paper for this event please email leanne.davies@ubm.com.

"This event aims to facilitate networking and discussion between global and domestic players who are active in the Turkish packaging market," stated Conference Producer, Leanne Davies. "With packaging consumption in Turkey increasing so rapidly in relation with the expanding retail market, sales of packaged products to the final consumer have increased. For the last five years, the average Turkish packaging industry growth rate has been 6% so the 'Turkish Packaging Now: Global Trends, Local Insight' conference offers the perfect platform to update and inform the industry on how to operate on both global and domestic levels in the future."

 Set to attract senior executives from across the packaging industry,, bag, the event will offer delegates a combination of case studies, market analysis and insight and industry trends that will allow attendees to maximise learning during the event. In addition to the educational value of the sessions, there will be networking opportunities built into the programme with specific networking breaks, and a catered lunch networking session. These breaks allow for face time with senior executives from across the industry to facilitate discussion and new business connections.

Notes for Editors:

UBM is a global live media and B2B communications, marketing service and data provider with a strong presence within the world packaging industry through the publication Packaging Digest and long-running events such as PharmaPack. This year UBM Conferences launched our brand new Turkey portfolio, specialising in providing the same cutting-edge business events tailored specifically to the Turkish markets. For more information, go to http://www.ubmconferences.com.

Marketing Enquiries:

UBM Conferences
Louise Slade
Tel: +44 (0)207-955-3742
Email: louise.slade@ubm.com

Speaking Enquiries:

UBM Conferences
Leanne Davies
Tel: +44-(0)20-7921-8372
Email : leanne.davies@ubm.com