Join PPC and your peers for the best lessons, leadership skills, and folding carton designs of the year!
Our Fall Meeting & Leadership Conference will help industry professionals streamline the production of folding cartons, develop innovative paper box designs, and motivate teams to broaden their leadership skills. We’ll also celebrate the top honorees of our 82nd Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition.
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Registration
Pricing
Principal Member Registration Pricing
Early Bird Registration (Ends October 1, 2025): $1,295
Late Registration (Begins October 2, 2025): $1,495
Associate Member Registration Pricing
Early Bird Registration (Ends October 1, 2025):
1st Registration: $1,295
2nd and 3rd Registration: $1,695
General Registration (Begins October 2, 2024):
1st Registration: $1,495
2nd and 3rd Registration: $1,895
No more than 3 individuals from a single Associate Member company may attend.
Registration Sponsor
Hotel Accommodations
Location
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada
The hotel room block is now closed.
If you are planning on attending and have not secured a hotel reservation, search for hotel availability via our trusted partner aRes Travel.
aRes Travel is a third-party travel planner. Rates, deposits, and cancellation policies may vary and are the responsibility of the guest. Questions on hotel policies or payments made on aRes website should be directed to the aRes Reservation Center or to the hotel directly.
Please contact Kayla@paperbox.org for more information.
Air Travel
Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
YVR is one of the few Canadian Airports with U.S. Customs and Border Protection clearance facilities. This means you’ll clear U.S. customs and immigration in Vancouver before your boarding flight. Give yourself at least 2.5-3 hours before your flight at YVR.
Attire
Business casual is requested for committee meetings and general sessions.
Jackets/ties suggested for men and dressy attire for women at Wednesday’s awards dinner.
Casual attire recommended for Thursday night.
Weather
November temperatures in Vancouver are usually in the low 50°F during the day and around 40°F in the evening.
Day 1: Wednesday, November 5
11:00 AM–6:30 PM: PPC Registration Desk Open
12:00 PM–5:00 PM: Associate Member Table Top Set Up (purchase required)
11:00–2:00 PM: Emerging Leaders Session
1:00–2:00 PM: Executive Committee Meeting (Invitation Only)
2:00–4:00 PM: Board of Directors Meeting (Invitation Only)
5:30–6:00 PM: Industry Meet & Greet Welcome Reception
6:00–9:00 PM: Dinner + Paperboard Packaging Competition Awards Show & Student Design Challenge Competition Awards Show
All times and sessions are subject to change.
Day 2: Thursday, November 6
7:00–8:00 AM: Breakfast + Networking
8:00 AM: Welcome Remarks / General Session
- Keynote Presentation: Laurent Sellier, Smurfit Westrock
- Industry Update: Rachel Kagan, PPEC
- European Industry Update: Mike Turner, ECMA
- PPC Industry Affairs Update: Tom Hendrickson, PPC
- Consumer Study Keynote Presentation: David Feber, McKinsey
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
12:00–1:30 PM:
- Women’s Leadership Council Luncheon
Communicating with Conviction: Elevating your Impact in High-Stakes Environments: Ann Bowers-Evangelista, Psy.D., MBA
1:00 PM: Breakout Discussions by Topic
- Member Spotlight: Great Little Box Company
- Gap Analysis and Strategic Planning: Chris M. Santomassimo
- Economic Update: Jeff Rosensweig
4:30 PM: End of General Session
6:00–9:00 PM: Offsite Dinner + Reception
All times and sessions are subject to change.
Day 3: Friday, November 7
8:00–8:45 AM: Breakfast + Networking
9:00–11:30 AM: Plant Tour at Great Little Box Company
(Please review the Visitor Guidelines prior to attending)
12:00–2:00 PM: Lunch + Closing Reception
2:00 PM: Choose Your Own Adventure in Vancouver
- Taste of Vancouver Food Tour
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- Vancouver Aquarium
- Britannia Mine Museum (45 Minutes North of Vancouver)
All times and sessions are subject to change.
Align Your Brand with PPC
Associate members are invited to submit a 1-2 minute video highlighting their company’s unique attributes and special distinctions. Don’t worry about making it professional—the best videos are made in just a few hours with an iPhone! The only requirement is to have fun and be creative.
Submit the form here to show your video at future PPC Annual Conferences. Videos will be displayed at upcoming meetings in the order they are submitted, as time allows.
Other sponsorship opportunities are available for PPC Associate Members. Visit paperbox.org/sponsorship, or submit your request below!
Tabletop Exhibitor Policy
Showcase your company to PPC meeting attendees with a 6-ft tabletop display—perfect for networking and building relationships with PPC Principal Members. Displays must follow PPC guidelines for size, materials, and setup, with no electronic or oversized floor displays permitted. For full requirements, setup details, and policies, visit: paperbox.org/ppc-tabletop-exhibitor-policy
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