L&NW Staff05.28.20
UPM Raflatac and YG Branding and Design Experts held the first global virtual expo for wine and spirits, focusing on the packaging value chain. The event took place on June 9-10, 2020.
The fair was organized in collaboration with more than a dozen other partners from around in the world in the wine and spirits packaging value chain that cover industries such as label printing, foil stamping and glass bottle production, and more.
This virtual event consisted of panel discussions and webinars that shared the latest trends and industry insights, as well as connect customers, suppliers and colleagues across the industry and the globe.
“The world is changing in a way we cannot yet estimate. But we are sure that the virtual world is becoming a natural method of contact between clients and suppliers. Together with our partners we are building a virtual platform that delivers live experiences, valuable content and new connections to industry members around the world. In these webinars we will cover topical themes such as sustainability, packaging innovation and education, as well as design and trends,” says Stefano Pistoni, manager, Global Business Development, Wine & Spirits, UPM Raflatac.
The expo was open for everyone interested in the wine and spirits industry. Participants had an opportunity to visit interesting virtual stands hosted by some of the most prestigious providers in the global industry. In addition, visitors gained access to several webinar sessions and panel discussions with live engagement.
"This event co-organized by UPM Raflatac and YG Branding & Design Experts is a great example of what the world needs once this crisis is over: collaboration and co-creation to 'Move On,'" says Sebastian Yáñez, director, YG Branding & Design Experts.
The fair was organized in collaboration with more than a dozen other partners from around in the world in the wine and spirits packaging value chain that cover industries such as label printing, foil stamping and glass bottle production, and more.
This virtual event consisted of panel discussions and webinars that shared the latest trends and industry insights, as well as connect customers, suppliers and colleagues across the industry and the globe.
“The world is changing in a way we cannot yet estimate. But we are sure that the virtual world is becoming a natural method of contact between clients and suppliers. Together with our partners we are building a virtual platform that delivers live experiences, valuable content and new connections to industry members around the world. In these webinars we will cover topical themes such as sustainability, packaging innovation and education, as well as design and trends,” says Stefano Pistoni, manager, Global Business Development, Wine & Spirits, UPM Raflatac.
The expo was open for everyone interested in the wine and spirits industry. Participants had an opportunity to visit interesting virtual stands hosted by some of the most prestigious providers in the global industry. In addition, visitors gained access to several webinar sessions and panel discussions with live engagement.
"This event co-organized by UPM Raflatac and YG Branding & Design Experts is a great example of what the world needs once this crisis is over: collaboration and co-creation to 'Move On,'" says Sebastian Yáñez, director, YG Branding & Design Experts.