AICC Packaging Seminar: Innovate, Design, Deliver – From Concept to Commerce

Wednesday and Thursday, November 5-6, 2025 | Graphco | Cleveland, OH

Join AICC for a dynamic, hands-on two-day seminar designed to guide packaging professionals through the entire journey of creating winning packaging solutions. From the initial spark of innovation to final delivery on the shelf, this program covers every step from design strategy, materials selection, sustainability considerations, production techniques, and go-to-market execution.

Led by industry experts and seasoned practitioners, attendees will gain practical insights into emerging trends, proven processes, and cutting-edge technologies shaping the packaging industry today. Whether you’re a designer, engineer, marketer, or operations leader, you’ll leave equipped with actionable knowledge and strategies to accelerate product development, enhance packaging performance, and deliver measurable business results. Includes tours at Graphco and Tavens Packaging.

This program is an adaptation of the late Dan Malenke's Packaging Seminar at Clemson. AICC honors Dan's legacy by bringing new life to his seminar and continuing to educate the industry. Dan’s passion for education and his commitment to advancing knowledge in the packaging field continue to inspire AICC’s mission to equip the next generation of leaders.

Presentation Topics: 

• Containerboard Substrates & Applications
• Manufacturing Variations
• Sustainability
• Package Design
• Prepress
• Printing & Converting 

Hands-On Activities: 

• Containerboard Products
• Manufacturing Effects
• Corrugated Products
• Characteristic Test Comparisons
• Printing Comparisons
• Die Cutting and Scoring

November 5–6, 2025 | 8:30 am–3:00 pm
Graphco, Cleveland, OH

Advance Preparation:  None

Delivery Method:  Group Live 

Who Should Attend: New and seasoned packaging professionals looking to learn, innovate and provide additional values to their company and customers.

Don’t wait—secure your spot now to ensure your team stays ahead!

Questions:

Rebecca Rendon – 571-629-7613, rrendon@aiccbox.org

Taryn Pyle – tpyle@aiccbox.org

Seminar Location: 

Graphco

6563 Cochran Rd

Cleveland, OH 44139

Hotel & Travel Information:

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cleveland-Solon

6085 Enterprise Parkway, Solon, Ohio, 44139

Phone: 440-519-9500

Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/clehwhw-homewood-suites-cleveland-solon/

$120/per night

Booking Code: 500

Registration Information:

• BMCP Students – Included in BMCP program cost. No additional registration cost.
• Members: $1,050
• Non-Members: $1,350

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Instructor:

Ralph Young and Tom Weber