Luxe Pack Monaco to Open October 2nd

Luxe Pack Monaco will open its doors on October 2, 3, and 4 in the stunning venue bordering the Mediterranean Sea, the Grimaldi Forum. More than 450 luxury packaging exhibitors, including 50 new companies, will be waiting to speak to visitors.

Exhibiting suppliers will offer beauty brands premium boxes, bottles, jars, tubes, closures, labels, bags, pumps, decorating services, and more. Many of these companies offer innovative sustainable packaging solutions and will provide insights on upcoming developments that are in the works.

What’s New This Year?

Organizers have a few new changes planned for the show’s 35th edition this year. One involves a “greener” way to get to the show. Board a six-hour train from Paris, and a shuttle will be waiting when you arrive at the station to take you to the Grimaldi Forum.  

For €60, the train ticket includes breakfast and lunch. There will also be on-board activities, such as massages, tastings, and presentations. “Our main objective was to offer an inexpensive, low-carbon transportation alternative to air travel,” says Fabienne Germond, Luxe Pack Trade Shows director. “At the same time, we wanted to create a new networking experience—the show starts as soon as the train pulls out of Gare de Lyon,” she says.

Another new feature is the Luxe Home section, dedicated to home care. Exhibitors will feature candles, home fragrances, incense holders, diffusers, snuffers, wick cutters, premium matches, and more. “The quest for well-being exploded during the pandemic, which has led to an increased demand for these ambiance products,” says Germond. As a result, many brands are considering expanding into home care, Germond explains. “We will support the needs of brands by selecting the best suppliers in this area,” she says.

Speaker Lineup & Conference Highlights

Luxe Pack Monaco has a full conference schedule—here are a few highlights.

Evelio Mattos, the founder and host of Package Design UNBOXD, will speak about the “State of the Art in AI Image Synthesis for Packaging Design: Revolution and Limits” on October 2nd at noon.

Also on October 2nd, attend the roundtable discussion at 5pm, “Sustainability: the New Desirable Luxury,” with speakers Nick Dormon, founder and managing director of Echo Brand Design; Alban Mayne, co-founder of Beauty Disrupted; and Frederic Revol, founder and CEO of Domaine Des Hautes Glace.

On October 3rd at 3pm, Unilever Prestige’s Frederic Dreux, R&D packaging leader, will participate in a discussion focusing on “Strengthening International Regulations: Empowering Packaging Designers for Sustainability.”

Don’t Miss Luxe Pack Formulation & Luxe Pack in Green Awards

The Luxe Pack Formulation area in the Genoese Hall will feature full-service contract manufacturers, co-packers, and fillers. Exhibitors offering standard and custom skincare, makeup, and fragrances will be waiting to speak to visitors about their next launch. These companies also offer lab tests, analysis, labeling, and regulatory services.

The Luxe Pack in Green Awards Ceremony is on October 3rd at 4:45pm. Speakers include Chanel Parfums’ eco-design manager Helene Villecroze; Louis Vuitton’s climate change and responsible packaging manager Marion Oudin; Moet Hennessey’s primary packaging purchasing director Stephane Bernelas—and others.

See the full conference schedule and pre-register for the show.