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2020 ParPack

Interest Group Meeting Packaging Science

Feb 27, 2020
Basel, Switzerland

Process of Packaging Development

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2020 Focus Topic: Process of Packaging Development

Taking the opportunity to meet up in an exclusive environment at the LONZA facility in Basel/Switzerland, our 2020 IG Meeting will focus on the process of packaging development!

Interested in sharing your knowledge and experience with your colleagues? We welcome submissions of Case Studies and relevant work focused on the meeting topic or other relevant topics of current interest to the industry. Please send your proposal no later than 29 November 2019 to the attention of Teresa Schubach.

Overview

Dear Colleagues,

Bringing together a group of packaging experts to share experiences will stimulate fruitful discussions on a number of primary packaging topics.

In addition, hands-on sessions in the Lonza packaging development lab will look at some of the devices used for ensuring packaging integrity and compliance with current regulations.

Please be invited to contribute to this open forum and discuss latest approaches, exchange experiences, and share technology updates on primary packaging challenges. Hear presentations from renowned international experts, interact and discuss your experiences with colleagues in round table discussions and forums during the meeting.

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Highlighted Speakers

Roger P. Asselta
Roger P. Asselta
Genesis Packaging Technologies
Bettine Boltres
Bettine Boltres
West Pharmaceutical Services
Derek Duncan
Derek Duncan
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Lonza Facilities Basel

Muenchensteinerstrasse 38
Basel, Switzerland

Lonza Facilities Basel
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    Hotels Nearby
    PDA Europe recommends the reservation at one of the following hotels.
    The general terms of business are valid at the event hotels.

    Pullman Basel Europe
    Clarastrasse 43
    4058 Basel
    Switzerland
    Tel: +41616908080

    The Pullman Basel Europe is a vibrant and outstanding upscale hotel within walking distance of the old town, the Rhine river and only 200 m from the Congress Center Basel (Messe). Apart from the fashionable and luxuriously appointed rooms, the modern Fit Lounge and a charming bistro with regional cuisine, it also boasts a green inner courtyard to relax.

    The Basel SBB Train Station is 2 km away and there is parking space available for free for guests. Guests benefit from free access to public transport in Basel with the complimentary Basel Card.

    Swissôtel Basel
    Messeplatz 25
    4005 Basel
    Switzerland
    Telephone : +41 61 555 3333
    [email protected]

    The Swissôtel Basel (4**** superior) offers elegant guest rooms and real Swiss hospitality for an authentic Alpine experience. The rooms boast hand-picked, unique furnishings and calming tones with splashes of vibrant yellow. In-room technology, WiFi, workspaces and entertainment centres are complemented with Italian coffee machines and quality en-suite amenities to help you get the most out of your stay.

    It is centrally located directly connected with the Congress Center Basel (Messe) and within walking distance of the old town, the Rhine River and numerous sight-seeing spots.

    The Basel SBB Train Station is 2 km away and there is parking space available for free for guests. Guests benefit from free access to public transport in Basel with the complimentary Basel Card.

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How to Get Here

By Air

Pullman Basel Europe:

Basel's Euro-airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) is situated approximately 8km from the hotel. A direct bus (Line Nr. 50) runs every 20 minutes A direct bus (Line Nr. 50) runs every 20 minutes taking you to the SBB train Station. A taxi takes approximately 10-20 minutes to the hotel.

Swissôtel Basel

Basel's Euro-airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) is situated approximately 8km from the hotel. A direct bus (Line Nr. 50) runs every 20 minutes taking you to the SBB train Station. A taxi takes approximately 10-20 minutes to the hotel.

By Car

Swissôtel Basel

Exit ‘Basel Nord/Kleinhüningen’ from Hwy A5 or exit ‘Badischer Bahnhof/Basel Ost’ from Hwy A35. Self-parking or valet parking is available at the car park of the fairgrounds (allowed maximum height of 2m).

Other Options

Pullman Basel Europe
Rail:

  • The main train station ‘SBB Basel’ is approximately 2km away: take the tram No. 16 Bhfeingang Gundeldingen to Clarastrasse (duration 15-17 minutes, departure every X minutes)
  • the train station ‘Basel Badischer Bahnhof’ is approximately 1km away: take the tram No. 6 or No. 16 to Clarastrasse (duration 4 minutes, departure every 8 minutes)

Swissôtel Basel
Rail:

  • The main train station ‘SBB Basel’ is approximately 2km away: take the tram Nr. 1 or Nr. 2 to Messeplatz Basel
  • the train station ‘Basel Badischer Bahnhof’ is approximately 1km away: take the tram Nr. 6 to Messeplatz Basel

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