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Packaging
Symposium 2025
Toronto Metropolitan University is proud to present its Packaging Symposium on February 20th, a premier event designed to foster connections between TMU students, alumni, and packaging professionals while providing valuable insights from industry leaders. Centered around the theme “Packaging Trends of 2025,” the symposium will bring together industry professionals, students, and faculty to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of packaging.
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SYMPOSIUM EVENT DETAILS
The day’s agenda includes engaging panels addressing the dynamic careers in packaging and the evolving landscape of packaging education. We are delighted to host speakers from Huskey Technologies, Canadian Tire, Glenn Davis Group, Atlantic Packaging, PackSmart Inc., Mondelēz International, Jones Healthcare.
We are pleased to offer attendees complimentary breakfast, lunch, and snacks, ensuring a comfortable and conducive environment for learning and networking throughout the event.
Registration is now open and we encourage prompt action as availability is limited. Following registration, details regarding the venue and full program will be communicated.
Join us as we explore the frontiers of packaging innovation and education. Your participation is integral to the success of this groundbreaking symposium.
Date & Location
Venue
Toronto Metropolitan University
Rogers Communication Centre
80 Gould St, Toronto, ON M5B 2M7
The Catalyst (RCC 223)
Date & Time
February 20, 2025
9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Symposium Speakers
2025
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Canadian Tire
Oksana Lapierre
Senior Packaging Optimization Consultant
Oksana Lapierre is a Senior Packaging Optimization Consultant at Canadian Tire, manages structural packaging, implements sustainable substrates, resolves supply chain damage, develops transit tests, and collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders. CPP-certified IOPP member.
Molly Fremes
Senior Consultant, Circular Material Innovations
Molly Fremes is a Senior Consultant in Circular Material Innovations at Canadian Tire, leads circular economy partnerships and sustainable packaging transitions. With 10+ years in circularity, she contributes to Canada Plastics Pact and Impact Zero.
Husky Technology
Sina Momeni
Materials and Sustainability Specialist
Sina is a passionate polymer scientist specializing in sustainable plastics and circularity. With a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and a Master's in Materials Engineering, he has devoted his career to advancing the sustainability and circularity of polymers, with a particular focus on PET. His work reflects a deep fascination with polymers and a commitment to driving innovative, eco-friendly solutions in the industry.
Mondelez
International
Rimjot Gill
Packaging Research and Development Co-op Student
Rimjot Gill is a Packaging Research and Development Co-op Student at Mondelēz International, where she is responsible for assisting, managing, and leading projects from a packaging perspective while working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Additionally, she leads and assists with trials at a plant level, ensuring packaging formats are ready for production.
GDG Agencies - DAVIS and Bridgemark
Katie Chamberlain
Senior Designer
Katie is a seasoned graphic designer with an impressive repertoire. A true craftsperson, Katie’s passion for design and sharing knowledge recently led her to the classroom as an instructor for Conestoga College’s Graphic Design Program. Her no-fear attitude and creative finesse have led to success with clients such as Edgewell, Walmart, Brother, Maple Leaf Foods and McCormick US.
Brett Hinchliffe
Design Director
For over 15 years, Brett has inspired creative ideas for clients. Brett’s passion for
design drives him to deliver outstanding solutions for packaging, web design and campaigns and award-winning results aligned with brand and business objectives. His appreciation for cultural and consumer trends manifests itself into his creative output. His roster of experience has benefitted clients such as ConAgra Brands, Maple Leaf Foods, Nestlé Canada and Kruger.
Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd
Anthony Memme
Digital Print Manager, Atlantic Packaging Products
Anthony Memme, a Toronto Metropolitan University Graphic Communications Management graduate, has built a career in prepress graphics and digital printing. With nearly 11 years at Atlantic Packaging and 17 years at SGSCO, he has held roles in Customer Service, Sales, Colour Management, Graphics, and Digital Print Management.
Atlantic Packaging, a fully integrated corrugated company, offers premium printed packaging solutions focused on innovation and sustainability.
Passionate about emerging technologies, Anthony has worked across gravure, litho, flexo, and digital printing, exploring their impact on industry trends.
At TMU’s Packaging Symposium Week, he will discuss Single Pass Digital Print for Corrugated, its innovations, sustainability benefits, and industry opportunities. Having once walked TMU’s halls, he looks forward to inspiring future print and packaging professionals.
Pack-Smart Inc.
Zach Dunn
Business Development Specialist at Pack-Smart Inc.
Zach Dunn is a Business Development Specialist at Pack-Smart Inc., driving global sales of high-speed modular automation packaging technology. He collaborates with customers worldwide to solve packaging challenges, offering solutions in feeding, vision systems, labeling, printing, folding, and adhesive packaging.Zach leverages his recruitment and sales experience to build client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions. His role ensures seamless collaboration between sales and engineering for smooth project execution and optimal outcomes.
Outside work, Zach interviews WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War Veterans across Ontario, filming and sharing their stories with schools and museums in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.
Panelists 2025
James Lee
Director of Innovation Solutions,
Jones Healthcare Group
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Celeste Mendonca
Head of People and Operations
GDG Agencies - DAVIS and Bridgemark
Wisdom and empathy define our people leader. Over a decade of rewarding experiences in client services keeps Celeste attuned to our clients’ evolving needs while
providing rich territory for our team’s growth and development. She fosters collaborative relationships and creates meaningful connections for growth as the foundation for our team to deliver exceptional results.
Speakers 2024
Angela Dennis
Director of Sustainability/Technical Packaging, Nestle Canada
Anastasia
Partsarniak
Packaging Manager, General Motors
James Lee
Director,
Innovation Solutions,
Jones Healthcare Group
Adam
MacIssac
Director, Production Studio, Loblaw Agency
Giovani
John Tino
Senior Production Artist, Loblaw Brands
Tony Corsillo
Vice President of Growth and Client Happiness, Tempo Flexible Packaging
Emanuel
Lee Wu
Director, FourLGraphics
Direct My Gift to METpack
For donations, you can contribute through click the donate button or visit website. Please make sure to designate your gift to the “GCM Packaging Symposium 2025” in the “Direct my gift to” section.
After making your donation, please send the confirmation number to our President, Kamesha Abraham at kamesha.abraham@torontomu.ca. This will help us ensure everything is processed smoothly with our financial advisor at GCM.
If you have any questions or need further details, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Also, let me know if you’d like more information about attending or speaking at the symposium. Thank you again for considering supporting us this year!