LUXE PACK 2020

What it will be like and why: Nathalie Curvat, General Manager of the event focused on creative packaging, takes stock of the upcoming edition.

30 November - 2 December 2020, Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo (MC). 

It's just a slippage: but the luxury goods packaging fair will be there again this year. Initially scheduled for the end of September, it will open its doors on 30 November and continue on 1 and 2 December. 
More than 470 exhibitors will come from all over the world to present, but also discuss the latest innovations in terms of packaging; with the ultimate goal of improving, growing and making this sector more and more innovative and competitive, the show will offer round tables, symposia, press conferences ...

After all, the "luxury" knows no boundaries: from cosmetics to perfumery, fashion, food and wine, jewelry and many other sectors where innovation, technology, materials, packaging make the difference, always with a special eye to the "green".

And Luxe Pack Monaco is, in this sense, the appointment par excellence; for years, those who work as an user of materials and selective packaging find here the ideal and most innovative solutions. With the aim of satisfying the increasingly demanding clientele, which in the various sectors is now an internationally established "brand".

Questions and answers
General Manager Nathalie Curvat talks about Luxe Pack's value as a business platform and its new time positioning. She makes a substantial introduction, recalling how much and how the Covid-19 epidemic has delayed the launch cycles of many packaging manufacturers and brands. «This is why Luxe Pack has decided to support the industry and acknowledge this delay. We are counting on the new dates to align the entire industry community and promote a new start».
                                                                                  
Compared to the past, what changes will you be making in the next edition of the Monaco fair, scheduled for November 2020?
First of all, to allow visitors to make the most of their visit, we are finalizing a digital platform to grab online all the richness of the show: browse innovations, discover exhibitors and preview the content. This platform will also link all LUXE PACK worldwide.

In order to strengthen the community spirit of our industry and to come out stronger together from this crisis, we offer exhibitors the opportunity to host, free of charge, for their stand a young company or a small structure of their choice that has new and/or innovative know-how. So, beyond the traditional exhibitors, visitors will have access to an enriched offer of packaging innovations, aiming in particular to reduce the environmental impact of packaging.

Then, the safety of all participants is our main concern. So, Luxe Pack will be collaborating closely with the Grimaldi Forum, to implement a system that complies with the strictest of health and safety standards starting from Nice airport through the entire show visit to guarantee a safest and pleasant experience. 

What are your objectives and expectations?
This year more than ever, Luxe Pack Monaco wants to keep its commitment to the whole profession: bringing together luxury brands and packaging suppliers to jointly understand a future undoubtedly upset by this health crisis.
The program of conferences will be adapted to current circumstances, to provide a first analysis and short and medium term perspectives.
Actually, Luxe Pack Monaco will be the 1st event gathering all stakeholders, to work on tomorrow’s new projects and developments. The show will provide exceptional networking opportunities to kick start business and look to the future with more confidence.

The Luxe Pack Shanghai edition took place regularly in July: a brave and bold choice. Results? 
In strict compliance with health measures and social distancing, the 13th edition of our event in Shanghai ended with a 23% increase in visitors - a total of 6274 - compared to last year and we had 210 exhibitors. 
This edition, actually beyond our exhibitors’ expectations, proves the need to unite the profession for open up new opportunities and future projects.
Luxe Pack Shanghai was among the first show in China and its success is probably a recognition of our daring and of the business recovery in China.

Will the events that have shocked the world for each and everyone of us and that of the business in general influence the high-end packaging market? From your privileged viewpoint, what will the main repercussions be? 
Yes, there will probably be a new normal, after covid-19. At the end of November, we will have a clear view on the incidences in terms of new markets, consumer trends, supply chain, etc… The fact remains that market intelligence, sustainability and e-commerce will be the flagship themes of this year at LPMC.