O HPPA @ Global Pack 2025

HPPA @ Global Pack 2025

For the first time, HPPA is taking part in the international exhibition Global Pack 2025 (7–11 November 2025) and warmly invites you to our official event titled:

“Corrugated Paper Packaging: Challenges & Perspectives for a Sustainable Future in Greece and Europe”

📅 Friday, 7 November 2025 | 🕒 15:30–17:15📍

Metropolitan Expo, Athens | Hall 3

During the event, we will highlight the economic and environmental role of the corrugated packaging industry, the challenges and opportunities of the green transition, as well as the contribution of packaging to innovation and food safety.

The program will feature keynote presentations, a panel discussion, an open Q&A, and a networking cocktail with the participation of institutional and business representatives.

HPPA’s strategic presence at Global Pack 2025 reinforces the institutional voice of the sector, showcases our role in circular economy and sustainable development, and creates new opportunities for collaboration with stakeholders, businesses, and the media.

In parallel, HPPA will be present at Booth C25, Hall 4, serving as a meeting and networking point for our members and partners.

Event Program

Theme: Corrugated Paper Packaging: Challenges & Perspectives for a Sustainable Future in Greece and Europe

Moderator: Maritina Mantzavinatou, Secretary General, HPPA

15:30 – 15:40 | Welcome & Opening Remarks Topic: “Paper Packaging as a Pillar of the Circular Economy” Speaker: Vassilis Exarchos, President HPPA, Cluster Managing Director, Dunapack Packaging

15:40 – 15:50 | The Economic Impact of the Sector in Greece  Speaker: George Filippoglou, HPPA Member, Managing Director, DS Smith Packaging Division Greece

15:50 – 16:00 | Sector Challenges in Greece: Energy & Environment Speaker: Dimitris Karatzas, Vice President HPPA, Vice President, INDEVCO Group Hellas

16:00 – 16:10 | Food Safety & the Role of Packaging Speaker: Theofania Tsironi, Associate Professor, Laboratory of Food Engineering and Processing, Agricultural University of Athens

16:10 – 16:20 | Strategic Messages & Objectives of Paper Packaging in Europe Speaker: Eleni Despotou, General Director, European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO)

16:20 – 16:40 | Panel Discussion & Q&A Panelists: V. Exarchos, G. Filippoglou, D. Karatzas, E. Despotou, Th. Tsironi Moderator: M. Mantzavinatou

16:40 – 16:45 | Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways Speaker: Vassilis Exarchos, President HPPA, Cluster Managing Director, Dunapack Packaging

16:45 – 17:15 | Networking