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Nate Bargatze Headlines Tonight
Young Professionals Networking Reception
PACK Gives Back, sponsored by Rockwell Automation, benefits the PMMI Foundation.
Work hard AND play hard at PACK EXPO International this year! Join young professionals in packaging and processing at a free networking reception tonight from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Flight Club Chicago hosted by PMMI’s Young Professionals Network and sponsored by Beckhoff Automation LLC (Booth N-6136). For more information visit packexpointernational.com/theshow/young-professionals-reception.
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Silent Auction – PMMI Foundation Fundraiser The PMMI Foundation Silent Auction is new to the show and takes place daily via virtual bidding. Notable items up for bid include accommodations at premier Chicago-area hotels, including the Langham, Sheraton Grand Riverwalk, LondonHouse, Loews, and the InterContinental Magnificent Mile. In addition, premium wine and spirits, gift cards, and more are available. Items will be displayed on the Grand Concourse, Level 2.5. All proceeds benefit the PMMI Foundation.
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Syntegon (Booth S-2914) welcomes attendees to the opening of the largest PACK EXPO International in history.
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PMMI, organizer and producer of PACK EXPO International 2024, announces tonight’s return of the highly anticipated PACK gives BACK™, sponsored by Rockwell Automation (Booth S-1544), at the Arie Crown Theater (Lakeside Center, McCormick Place). This annual benefit, a staple of the PACK EXPO experience, promises a night of entertainment, networking, and philanthropy, with proceeds benefiting the PMMI Foundation, supporting the future packaging and processing workforce. This year’s event will feature a special performance by the award-winning comedian Nate Bargatze, known for his clean humor and relatable storytelling. Bargatze has over 10 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, has performed for the troops in Kuwait and Iraq with Chris Rock,
GRAVITAS CEO Headlines PPWLN Breakfast Lisa Sun will share her entrepreneurial journey Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of retail brand and lifestyle company GRAVITAS, will be this year’s keynote speaker at The Packaging & Lisa Sun, founder and Processing Women’s CEO, GRAVITAS Leadership Network (PPWLN) Breakfast tomorrow morning from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m (Room W-375). The breakfast is free, but PPWLN asks that you preregister at pmmi.org/ppwln. PPWLN is a vibrant and inclusive community that
and at Bonnaroo, SXSW, Oddball Comedy Festival, Sasquatch, Clusterfest, and the JFL Montreal Comedy Festival, where he’s received critical acclaim multiple years in a row. He also returned to host Saturday Night Live on Oct. 5 for the second time. Before the show, attendees will enjoy an exclusive networking opportunity with industry professionals while indulging in refreshments and appetizers. It’s a chance to relax, unwind, and connect with peers in a casual, fun environment. Tickets for the event are $95 each, with a special offer to treat your team, customers, or business —Continued on page 2
Dow is the Official Sustainability Partner of PACK EXPO International As the official Sustainability Partner of PACK EXPO International, Dow (Booth W-21062) and other event collaborators, including PMMI (Booth N-4550), McCormick Place, and Independent Recycling Services, have worked together to expand recycling infrastructure and increase education with literature throughout the event. Informative materials include recycling tip sheets and content showcasing how actionable options can help brands address sustainability goals. “As one of the world’s leading materials science companies, helping to deliver a sustainable —Continued on page 6
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