CONFERENCE DETAILS

Technology Trends and Disruptive Innovation   Patrick Schwerdtfeger Trend Mastery Inc. Patrick Schwerdtfeger is a business futurist specializing in technology trends including artificial intelligence, Fintech, and blockchain. He has presented at TEDx, lectured at numerous academic institutions, and is a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV. Patrick is the founder of Trend Mastery Inc. and host of the Strategic Business Insights video blog with over four million views.

International Transpacific Eastbound Market   Michael Van Hagen Michael Goldsmith Laufer Group International, Ltd. Updates on global imports, ocean freight trends, capacity constraints, logistics challenges, port congestion, labor disputes, impact of the Hanjin bankruptcy and much more!

Kolbe Index / Instinct Test Hire and keep the right people Maximize employee potential Build successful project teams   Eric Herrera Kolbe Corp The Kolbe Index / Instinct Test is unique. It does not measure intelligence, personality or social style. It measures the instinctive ways you take action when you strive. The results describe your natural strengths – your modus operandi (MO).

Global FIBC Import & Export Data   Lewis Anderson FIBCA Import and export data was presented for countries around the world.  Top Exporters Top Importers USA Imports USA Import Sources % Canada Imports Mexico Exports Global Import and Export Totals

UV Study Committee   Nancy Cline (BAG Corp) Gerardo Ruiz (Propex) & Special Guest Andy Francis with Q-Lab Presented the results of the UV study (lab vs outdoor).    Handling Guidelines Committee   Lewis Anderson (FIBCA)   Updated everyone on the NEW Safe Handling Guidelines Poster, the printable PDF version and the progress on the translations.

E-Learning Module Committee   Jay Todd (Service Thread) Punit Gopalka (Umasree Texplast) Nursel Sabaz (Dino Bags)   Updated everyone on the groups progress on the e-learning module based on the FIBC Safe Handling Poster. In addition to all the great presentations and committee meetings, there were also plenty of opportunities to network with fellow FIBCA members. Two Open Bar Receptions Breakfast Buffet (Thur) Lunch Buffet (Thur)