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4/22/2024 - 4/22/2024
The ISTA Educational Foundation (ISTAEF) is hosting a special fundraising event at Mike Hess Brewing in Seaport Village on Monday, April 22nd, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Tickets are $125. The ISTAEF is a tax-exempt 501(C)3 charitable organization dedicated to the support and service of the packaging community by raising and distributing funds to foster educational growth in the transport packaging space. This registration is for both attendees and sponsors.
We need Sponsors for this event! Consider sponsoring the event to support our cause by helping cover the costs associated with the dinner. Sponsorship of the event is $2,500. Beyond supporting the ISTAEF’s overall mission, sponsoring the fundraising dinner offers several benefits:
- Elevated Brand Exposure: Visibility through logo placement across all event marketing materials, including social media promotions, press releases, and on-site event signage.
- Networking Opportunities: Every sponsor receives 5 complimentary registrations for the dinner. Bring colleagues, guests, customers, or anyone of your choosing to engage with a diverse audience comprising students, educators, industry professionals, thought leaders, and community stakeholders—expanding your network and forging invaluable connections.
- Undergraduate Research Grants: Helping ISTAEF cover the costs of the dinner will allow the Foundation to focus more funds on our commitment to undergraduate research grants, offering innovative opportunities for budding researchers to explore and pioneer in our field.
Location: Mike Hess Brewing in Seaport Village
879 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101
4/22/2024 - 4/24/2024
Location: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
San Diego, CA
Online Registration has closed for this event
4/22/2024 - 4/24/2024
We are thrilled to announce we are hosting the 2024 STA Forum, including TransPack & TempPack events on April 22-24 in the picturesque city of San Diego, California, hosted at the beautiful waterfront hotel, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
Questions about registering?
Contact Lisa Bonsignore, ISTA VP of Events at lisa@ista.org or (517) 325-0434
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ISTA Member
Early-bird Registration
Rate BEFORE March 3rd
$1,625Regular Registration
Rate AFTER March 3rd
$1,750 -
Non-Member
Early-bird Registration
Rate BEFORE March 3rd
$1,750Regular Registration
Rate AFTER March 3rd
$1,875 -
Educator
Registration
$1,275 -
Student
Registration
$975 -
Trainings
Training fees are extra and not included in the forum registration rate. Enroll in a training course through the forum registration process.
Learn more about available courses.
Policies
- Attendee: After registering for TransPack or TempPack, if you have no replacement and need to cancel the registration, you must do so in writing by email to lisa@ista.org, to be received no later than 5:00pm EST, March 22, 2024, to obtain a full refund of registration fees. After this cancellation deadline, only 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. We reserve the right to cancel or change a topic or speaker.
- Policy on Industry-Sponsored Social or Educational Events: No commercial, institutional, social or educational event may be held at the Forums venue between Monday, April 22, 2024 and Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Location: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
333 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101
Registration ends on 4/22/2024
5/16/2024
CC 101 | Principles of Cold Chain Packaging
This course provides a broad overview of cold chain packaging used to ship temperature-sensitive products in bio, pharma, food & industrial markets.
CC 101 is a perfect introduction to basics for technicians, designers, engineers and those working in research & development, sales, marketing and management who can benefit from a strong foundational understanding of the principals of cold chain packaging. Please consider adding this course to your new employee onboarding checklist!
Course topics:
Hazards in the Distribution Environment
Introduction to Cold Chain Packaging
Fundamentals of Heat Transfer
Temperature-Sensitive Products
Phase Change Materials
Cold Chain Packaging Solutions
Cold Chain Packaging System Testing
Cold Chain Packaging Temperature Monitoring
Pre-Qualified Cold Chain Solutions
Quality Control for Cold Chain Solutions
Rate:
Member discounted rate: $395
Non-member rate: $525
The instructor for this training is William Pelletier, Ph.D. from the University of Florida. Dr. Pelletier teaches multiple undergraduate and graduate courses associated with biological and packaging engineering. He has been involved in the field of heat and mass transfer, packaging, as well as cold chain technologies and operations for more than 25 years. He worked on the development and data analysis of the ISTA 7E temperature profiles.
Location: Virtual Training
Registration ends on 5/15/2024
8/7/2024
Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) Certification Live Virtual Training
This Live Virtual Training event covers all six (6) courses required to obtain your ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) Certification. Once you complete these courses and pass the exam, you will receive your certification as an ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional.
PDP 101: Principles of Distribution Packaging is an introduction to various topics that affect distribution package design. Topics include understanding the various levels of packaging, corrugated fundamentals, sustainability, and the implications of packaging decisions. The hazards of supply chains, transportation modes, and different commerce channels will also be discussed.
- A better understanding of the roles of the different layers of packaging in distribution
- An understanding of the fundamentals of corrugated and making sustainable packaging decisions
- An understanding of the importance of preshipment testing and the role ISTA plays in the development & implementation of test standards
- An understanding of various commerce and supply chain channels
- A better understanding of the decision-making process related to packaging design and sustainability
PDP 101 is followed by 5 additional 200-level courses:
- PDP 201: Atmospheric & Compression Hazards in Transit
- PDP 202: Shock & Drop Hazards in Transit
- PDP 203: Vibration Hazards in Transit
- PDP 204: Test Laboratory Operations & Instrumentation
- PDP 205: Test Procedures & Enhanced Simulation Testing
PDP 201 through 205 build on what is learned in PDP 101 to examine the hazards packages experience in our global distribution environment. The morning session will focus on packaging design, optimization and testing challenges associated with atmospheric, compression, shock, drop & vibration hazards in transit. The afternoon session will examine the importance & process of using test procedures in the lab to simulate shipping hazards in the environment. PDP coursework will emphasize techniques to get accurate & reliable data using test instrumentation. Finally, trainees will learn about the latest technology in test planning & reporting. PDP 201 through 205 are the continuation of ISTA’s Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) certification program.
Instructor:
- Larry Dull, ISTA Lead Instructor
Schedule:
- Instruction: 9:00am-12:00pm EST
- Lunch Break: 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
- Instruction: 1:00pm-4:00pm EST
- Exam: Online
- ISTA Member Discounted Rate: $1350
- Non-Member Rate: $1950
- Student Rate: $1200
Location: Virtual Training
Registration ends on 8/6/2024
10/8/2024 - 10/9/2024
The 2024 ISTA European Packaging Symposium will be held 08-09 October 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany at the Le Méridien Hotel.
Symposium Early-Bird Registration Rates (Valid until 30 August, 2024):
ISTA Member Discounted Rate: $1100
Non-Member Rate: $1200
Symposium Registration Rates (After 30 August, 2024):
ISTA Member Discounted Rate: $1300
Non-Member Rate: $1400
Multiple Person Discount:
If you have more than one person registering to attend the Symposium from your company, please contact Lisa Bonsignore at lisa@ista.org or (517) 333-3437 for the multiple person discount code. Verification of one full paying registration is necessary to obtain the discount code. The code will discount your registration rate by $115 USD.
Social Mixer Reception GUEST Ticket:
$45 USD (may be purchased when registering)
Closing Dinner GUEST Ticket:
$90 USD (may be purchased when registering)
Cancelation Policy:
After registering, if you have no replacement and need to cancel the registration, you must do so in writing by email lisa@ista.org, to be received no later than 5:00pm EST, 30 August 2024, to obtain a full refund of registration fees. After this cancelation deadline, only 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. We reserve the right to cancel or change a topic or speaker.
Location: Le Méridien
Wiesenhuettenplatz 38
Frankfurt 60329
10/8/2024 - 10/9/2024
Sponsoring ISTA's European Packaging Symposium is your opportunity to connect with the global transport packaging community as an industry leader. Strengthen your brand‘s identity and marketing efforts by becoming a sponsor of the industry‘s premier educational events.
Sponsor exhibit space details and schedule:
- Banner stands at Symposium.
- Note: Sponsorships are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis based on availability. Logo placement/order will be based on the first-come, first-served basis. Items subject to change.
Location: Le Méridien
Wiesenhuettenplatz 38
Frankfurt 60329