FULL ACCESS TOURS TO THE FACILITIES AND STAFF BEHIND PACKAGING AUTOMATION.
Travel to Florida in February to experience the latest advancements in packaging machinery while enjoying Tampa Bay's beautiful weather, award-winning beaches, amazing restaurants and attractions! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with industry colleagues, including co-packers, OEMs, distributors and businesses exploring packaging equipment and supplies.
OPEN HOUSE
FEBRUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 6, 2026 9 AM-4 PM
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Explore a diverse range of packaging equipment manufacturers within a short 30-minute drive of each other in Tampa Bay! During the Open House, you can visit participating OEMs at your own pace, driving to the locations that interest you. Get an exclusive glimpse into their state-of-the-art facilities, meet the talented teams behind the scenes, and engage with the masterminds shaping the future of packaging technology.
Please note: This event is exclusively for industry professionals, OEMs, co-packers, distributors, and businesses interested in packaging equipment and supplies.
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Panel Discussion
Implementing Preventative Maintenance in Capital Equipment Projects
Feb 5, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Polypack
3301 Gateway Centre Blvd. Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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This panel brings brings together three industry leaders: Tony Vandenoever (formerly of PepsiCo), Peter Hess (Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.), and Nate Esterline (McCormick & Company). They will share practical strategies for maximizing uptime, extending equipment life, and improving long-term performance. Drawing on decades of experience managing large-scale manufacturing and capital projects in the food and beverage industry, the panel will explore how preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and smart engineering design can strengthen performance across every stage of production. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field. Learn more​​
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RECEPTION
Feb 5, 2026, 5 -7 PM
Tampa Bay Automobile Museum
3301 Gateway Centre Blvd. Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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Join us for a reception held at the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum! This is the perfect setting to continue networking and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow attendees over drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
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Golf Invitational
Friday, Feb 6, 2026 Arrive at 8 AM
11602 Westchase Golf Dr, Tampa, FL 33626
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If you're part of a reserved golf team, please arrive by 8:00 AM for a 9:00 AM tee-off. You can drop off your bags at the designated bag drop area, then proceed inside to check in and enjoy breakfast before heading to your golf cart.
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Recommended Hotels
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For a list of recommended hotels and discounted rates, please the hotel page.​
Linkedin Group
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We encourage you to become part of our LinkedIn group to stay updated connect with industry peers!​