Jul 15, 2021   SOURCE: BusinessWire

CannPack West Locks in California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA) Executive Director as Keynote Speaker

CannPack West, North America's largest cannabis packaging conference organized by Informa Markets – Engineering, today announced Lindsay Robinson, Executive Director at California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA), will headline Day 1 as the keynote speaker of the event, scheduled for August 10-12 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Robinson will deliver the address titled "State of the Cannabis Industry in California," imparting insight drawn from her extensive background shaping cannabis policy. To register to attend as press, visit here.

Slated for August 10, Robinson will take the stage at 8:30 a.m. PDT, presenting attendees with executive insight into the economic opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the cannabis sector in the US's largest state economy, California. “The regulatory landscape for cannabis companies in California is incredibly complicated and dynamic, and is constantly evolving. Participating in Legislative and Regulatory policy reform can have a direct impact on packaging and labeling, product design, public safety requirements, and advertising,” said Lindsay Robinson, Executive Director, CCIA. "A deep understanding of the trends and key players influencing the economic landscape is critical to ensure the longevity of this dynamic industry—I look forward to analyzing the current state of this sector with industry professionals at CannPack West."

The 2021 edition of the event is strategically designed to facilitate long-overdue in-person connection, continued education and deal-making. As the first large-scale event returning to California since the start of the pandemic, the upcoming CannPack West event, formerly known as Cannabis Packaging Summit, is partnering with North America's premier packaging technology event, WestPack, and the largest annual plastics event in North America, Plastec West, in order to connect business owners, C-suite execs, directors, engineers, attorneys, and more in cannabis and surrounding industries to advance cannabis packaging in regards to materials, containers, labelers, design, and brand consultation.

While the cannabis industry continues to experience unprecedented growth, just as much importance is placed on the cannabis packaging market, valued at $101.48 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $297.51 billion by 2026. Commenting on this growth, Steve Everly, Group Event Director of CannPack West, stated: "We're in the midst of a turning point for the cannabis packaging industry; sustainable and ethical business practices, plus the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, dictate consumer spending habits. I am proud to reveal the conference agenda that our team has worked hard to produce. This year's event is focused on helping cannabis product companies navigate the ever-changing cannabis packaging landscape and focus on the development and implementation of sustainable packaging materials and technology."

Additional CannPack West sessions include:

  • Sustainability and Cannabis Packaging
  • The Future of Compliance for Cannabis Packaging
  • Cannabis Packaging Design Trends
  • Child Resistance: Ziplock and Beyond
  • 2-Way Humidity Control and its Role in Cannabis Packaging & Quality

For more information on Robinson's keynote address and to access the full comprehensive agenda, visit here.

Attendee Registration

  • To register to attend CannPack West, visit here
  • To register to attend WestPack, visit here
  • To register to attend Plastec West, visit here

Health and Safety

As with all Informa events, Informa Markets Engineering's West event will be run according to official government and local authority guidance in the first instance, as well as any venue or location-specific regulations. In addition, all Informa events worldwide, irrespective of format or location, will follow onsite safety measures called Informa AllSecure. These guidelines will help to ensure you maximize your time with us while feeling confident and safe.

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About Informa Markets – Engineering:

Informa Markets' Engineering portfolio is the leading B2B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the world's $3-trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to the engineering market and leverage our proprietary 1.3-million-name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe. The Engineering portfolio is organized by Informa, the world's leading exhibitions organizer that brings a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

About Informa Markets

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Engineering, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world's leading exhibitions organizer, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.