AIP, Informa Markets expand packaging education partnership across Asia

AUSTRALIA – The Australasian Institute of Packaging has confirmed that Informa Markets will become its Platinum Plus Partner, expanding the AIP’s educational offerings across ProPak shows and Food & Hospitality Asia events as the partnership enters its 14th year.

The partnership will solidify the long-standing relationship between the two organisations and enable growth of AIP educational offerings within the food, beverage, packaging and HoReCa shows in the Asian region. 

For almost 14 years, the AIP has been providing packaging education and training across Informa’s ProPak Shows in Southeast Asia, with the partnership now expanding to support the 2027 Food & Hospitality Asia in Singapore, scheduled for 20–23 April 2027. 

ProPak Shows and Educational Offerings

Over the last decade, the AIP and Informa have continued to strengthen the ProPak shows’ packaging educational offerings, with each show now offering an expansive offering including annual packaging forums, workshops and training courses. 

The AIP has become the leading educational partner for the flagship show ProPak Asia in Thailand and supports all ProPak shows in the Asian region, with the ProPak portfolio now including Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Hanoi, China, Middle East & Africa and India. 

Nerida Kelton, Executive Director of the AIP, stated that the association is proud to have become the leading educational partner for ProPak Asia and support all ProPak shows in the region.

Strategic Significance for Regional Packaging Industry

Ian Roberts, Senior Vice President – Asia at Informa Markets, stated that the partnership marks a significant milestone by combining AIP’s deep technical expertise in packaging education and training with Informa’s global platforms for trade, innovation and growth, unlocking unparalleled opportunities to advance the packaging, food and beverage industries in the region. 

The expanded partnership reflects the growing importance of packaging education and training in the Asia-Pacific region, where the packaging market is expected to grow from US$327.6 billion in 2024 to US$393.4 billion by 2029. 

The collaboration between AIP and Informa Markets positions both organisations to support the region’s packaging industry through knowledge sharing and professional development as the sector adapts to increasing sustainability demands.

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