Paris Packaging Week 2023 highlights

March 23, 2023

Paris Packaging Week 2023 saw two full days of innovation, networking, and inspiration. We welcomed 12,700+ participants, from over 85 countries, and saw over 100 top-industry speakers in jam-packed conference rooms and 600+ packaging suppliers.

Paris Packaging Week is the highly anticipated, most well-recognised, and inaugural packaging event of the year. And this years edition was no different. With the launch of Packaging Première Paris and the partnership between ADF Paris and the FEA, Paris Packaging Week 2023 was a success!

Packaging professionals from all over the world were reconnected on the 25 & 26 January and came together to see packaging suppliers showcase all of their new packaging innovations.

The two days saw:

Visitors from the top brands

Each year, Paris Packaging Week attracts technologists, designers and suppliers from the leading brands to drive innovation in their companies. Take a look at some of the brands that visited us this year.

Four full conference theatres

Throughout the two days, our visitors were able to learn and hear from over 100 expert speakers across the four conference theatres, from the likes of Christian Dior, Printemps, Remy Martin, Unilever and so many more.

The talks included topics from: diversity and inclusivity within beauty, sustainability, legislations within packaging, the new generation (Gen Z) in packaging, and so much more.

Check out some of our top speakers:

Pierre-Samuel Reyne, Export Director, Champagne Cattier

Catherine Lee, Senior VP Product Strategy, Kendo Brands, Inc.

Guerlane Bernadel, ED, Creative Design & Innovation | COE Change & Portfolio Mgmt, The Estée Lauder Companies.

Daniel P. Jenkins, Head of Research (Human Factors and Interaction), DCA Design International

Annie Beganud, Business Development & Innovation Strategist and Founder, ab agency

Alain D’Haese, Secretary General, FEA (Fédération Européenne des Aérosols)

Innovation Awards Ceremonies

The ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards are an annual celebration of the world’s best innovations across perfume, cosmetics, personal care, premium drinks, aerosols and dispensing systems.

The winners from our 2022 competition were recognised and applauded at the three innovation awards ceremonies by the most senior packaging experts in the world.

Entries to our 2023 competition will be open in the autumn of this year.

PCD Innovation Awards

PLD Innovation Awards

ADF Innovation Awards

Eco Tours

At Paris Packaging Week, sustainable packaging is at the heart of the event. We provide special guided tours of the exhibition floor, visiting sustainable suppliers, to help inspire your next sustainable project and shape the future of your business.

Champagne and cocktail bar

Our champagne and cocktail bars were the perfect meeting place for an industry built on strong personal relationships. Throughout the two days, our bars saw hundreds of people networking and sharing cross-sector innovation as well as enjoying our exclusive Paris Packaging Week mixed cocktails in yellow and pink.

Here's what some of the top brands told us about Paris Packaging Week 2023:

“I’ve really enjoyed the inaugural Packaging premiere because of the quality of the talks and the experts being incurred to discuss key topics. And the quality and diversity of suppliers here is great.” Lorraine Parisot, Packaging & Sales Support Materials Manager, Bulgari

“Paris Packaging Week is a great event, really well organised and everyone is very helpful and friendly. The features are great way to relax after a busy day. For us the top priority is networking and this is definitely the place to do it!” Inga Kristen, Packaging Manager, Coty