The event planned for June has been postponed to January 2022 due to the short-term uncertainty of the pandemic, but actions to connect the community will be stepped up.
Easyfairs, organizer of ADF&PCD and PLD Paris, the world's leading event for premium fragrance, cosmetics and beverage packaging, as well as aerosols and dispensables, announces that the event will be rescheduled from June 22 & 23, 2021 to January 19 & 20, 2022.
The decision to move the event dates was taken in consultation with the event's many stakeholders across the industry, in response to the continuing force majeure situation linked to the coronavirus pandemic. In particular, the permanent ban on face-to-face events of all sizes, the ongoing restrictions linked to the pandemic and the current progression of the virus in France, as well as the new confinements in Ile-de-France and other regions, made it impossible to organize the event in the short term.
Renan Joel, packaging events manager for Easyfairs UK & Global in the UK and France, said: "While we are saddened to have to postpone the event for the second time, our exhibitors, visitors and association partners have expressed their unwavering support for the new dates - and for the crucial role that ADF&PCD and PLD Paris play in creating professional relationships and opportunities for all those involved in packaging innovation in these markets."
Although it remains impossible to organize face-to-face events in the short term, ADF&PCD and PLD Paris are stepping up their activities to connect market players and accelerate packaging innovation for the communities they represent in the French and international beauty, luxury, beverage and aerosol industries.
This week sees the inaugural ADF&PCD and PLD Digital Days, offering a unique opportunity for packaging developers, designers and suppliers to learn about the latest trends and opportunities in packaging innovation. Speakers will include packaging experts from some of the world's leading brands in the beauty, beverage and FMCG markets, as well as the market's most innovative suppliers. In addition, the shortlist for the 2021 edition of the ADF&PCD and PLD Innovations Awards will be announced. Full details are available at www.adfpcdparis.com/digital–days.
Alongside Digital Days, ADF&PCD and PLD Paris has stepped up its social media activities and now boasts the largest audience of any premium packaging-focused account on Instagram, bringing daily packaging inspiration to over 10,000 followers. In addition, a new regular series of "Innovation Talks" webinars will be launched in the spring, complementing the daily updated website and fortnightly newsletter, which already bring exclusive content to the community.
Renan Joel adds: "ADF&PCD and PLD Paris are committed to creating the best possible environment for our community to meet, tackle its challenges and drive its innovations. I'm delighted that we're creating new channels to fulfill this mission, and that the initiatives we've already launched are attracting strong interest from our community. Last year was extremely challenging for everyone in the packaging supply chain, and we at Easyfairs are very proud to be working with an industry that has shown such resilience since the onset of the pandemic, and has played a crucial role at every stage in helping governments and society respond to Covid. While we are naturally sad to have to postpone the 2021 edition of ADF&PCD and PLD Paris, we are very excited to bring the community together in Paris in January 2022 and build the future of this wonderful industry together."
And he continues: "I would like to thank our many partners among exhibitors, visitors, associations and the media for their continued support of the event and look forward to working with them for an exceptional edition of ADF&PCD and PLD Paris in 2022."
For more information on these initiatives, on the Innovation Awards 2021, on Digital Days, on the 2022 event, as well as on the measures that will be put in place to ensure a health-compliant event, visit www.adfpcdparis.com.
