
Pack to the Future Conference
Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on the Packaging Supply Chain
Wednesday 23 July 2025, Loughborough University
The 13th Pack to the Future Conference was held at the School of Design and Creative Arts, Loughborough University.
The conference focused on the theme ‘Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on the Packaging Supply Chain’ from design, commercial, production, environmental and behavioural perspectives.
To download a pdf copy of the presentations, please see below
AM Session
- The Role of AI in Transforming Packaging – Tim Barbary, Benchmark Consulting – see YouTube link below.
- Embracing the Future or Facing Extinction. AI and Connected Packaging, are you ready? – Stefan Casey, io.tt
- The End of the Line is Coming. Are you ready? – Camilla Young GS1
- How a MRF is Utilising AI – Anthony Hornsby, Sherbourne Recycling
PM Session
- The Future of Plastic Packaging – Brian Lodge, BPF
- AI in Manufacturing – Bhav Patel, MTC
- AI:The Future – Research and Innovation at Loughborough University- Georgina Cosma, Nikki Clark and Paul Russell
To watch a recording of the presentations, please see below
+ a recording of The Role of AI in Transforming Packaging PowerPoint presentation by Tim Barbary




