OPA Invites Packaging and Printing Entrepreneurs to PACK.Nxt 2025

Mumbai, November 20, 2025: The Offset Printers' Association (OPA), India's premier body representing the printing and packaging industry, proudly announces its role as the Association Partner for the 3rd Edition of PACK.Nxt 2025. This landmark event, scheduled for December 16, at The Lalit Hotel in Mumbai, is the nation's only dedicated platform for advancing Smart & Sustainable Packaging solutions. OPA extends a fervent invitation to packaging and printing entrepreneurs across India and beyond to attend in large numbers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth in this dynamic sector.

PACK.Nxt 2025 promises an unparalleled gathering of over 350 industry leaders, 60 expert speakers, and more than 25 strategic partners, creating a vibrant ecosystem for knowledge exchange and business opportunities. As the printing and packaging landscape evolves amid global sustainability mandates and technological disruptions, this event offers entrepreneurs a critical forum to explore actionable strategies for a circular economy, enhanced supply chain security, and consumer-centric innovations.

The conference features two specialized tracks: one delving into Sustainability & Materials—covering carbon footprint reduction, renewable resources, and circular design principles—and the other on Smart Packaging & Policy, emphasizing authentication, track-and-trace technologies, and regulatory frameworks. Attendees will gain insights into protecting brands in Food, FMCG, and Pharma sectors while building consumer trust through cutting-edge labelling and transparency solutions.

A highlight of the event is the PACK.Nxt 2025 Awards, which recognize excellence in Sustainability, Functionality, Technical Innovation, and Design. Judged by an esteemed panel of experts, these awards serve as industry benchmarks, spotlighting trailblazers who are reshaping the packaging ecosystem.

The lineup of confirmed speakers reads like a who's who of the industry, including Swarn Singh Grover, Director R&D (South Asia), Kellogg Company; Subhra Sankha Nandi, Packaging Head, Wipro Consumer Care; Kaustubh Kulkarni, Section Head – Packaging Development, Wockhardt; Avijit Das, R&D Director – Product Delivery & Maintenance, Reckitt; Subhrajit Bhowmik, Associate Director – Packaging Development & Procurement, Cipla Health; Yashasvi Mishra, Associate Director, Licious; Prasad Shriram Joshi, Environment Leader – Amazon India Operations, Amazon; Rajesh Bhogavalli, President – Supply Chain & Sustainability (Global), EPL Limited; Koel Bhadra, AGM – Packaging Innovation, L’Oreal; and many more. With over 60 speakers anticipated, the sessions will ignite transformative discussions among senior executives, policymakers, and innovators.

"As the Offset Printers' Association, we have long championed the synergy between printing excellence and sustainable packaging innovation," said Parveen Aggarwal, President, OPA. "PACK.Nxt 2025 is a pivotal opportunity for our members and the broader entrepreneurial community to network with global leaders, showcase groundbreaking technologies at the exhibition, and position their businesses at the forefront of India's ₹22,000 crore printing and packaging industry. We urge entrepreneurs to join us in Mumbai—not just to attend, but to actively shape the future of resilient, eco-friendly solutions that drive economic and environmental progress."

Reasons to prioritize PACK.Nxt 2025 on your calendar include:
•    Unmatched Insights: Dive into the latest trends in smart, active, and sustainable packaging.
•    Strategic Networking: Connect with C-suite leaders from Food, Pharma, FMCG, Alcohol, Retail, and government bodies.
•    Exhibition Showcase: Discover futuristic labels, films, and designs from leading suppliers.
•    Business Elevation: Leverage sponsorships, speaking slots, and award nominations to amplify your brand.

Hosted at The Lalit Hotel—conveniently located near Mumbai Airport, with state-of-the-art conference facilities—this event transcends a typical gathering, emerging as a catalyst for lasting collaborations in the rapidly evolving packaging domain. Whether you are a brand owner, converter, supplier, recycler, or consultant, PACK.Nxt 2025 equips you to stay ahead of the curve.

OPA calls upon packaging and printing entrepreneurs to register early and participate in droves.