2025 IMFA Annual Conference
April 30 – May 2, 2025 | Coral Gables, FL
ABOUT IMFA
The International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) is a peak global not-for-profit trade association, representing and resourcing the interests of manufacturers of molded fiber products, industry suppliers, and service providers. Visit www.imfa.org to learn more.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Audience: CEOs, Executives, and Owners from small, family-owned up to large, integrated, packaging companies
Audience Size: Approx. 160
Purpose: To bring molded fiber executives together to discuss common challenges and opportunities, network, and learn new industry developments and perspectives. There is emphasis placed on both helping individual companies better run their businesses as well as growing and promoting the industry.
Hotel and Conference Location: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables in Miami (50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL 33134)
Attire: Business casual
Weather: In end of April-early May, Miami generally has highs in the low 80s (°F) and lows in the low 70s (°F).
REGISTRATION
All speakers are expected to:
- Register for the 2025 IMFA Annual Conference (unless there has been an exception agreed with IMFA staff). The registration rate for speakers is $2,150 (the IMFA member rate) regardless of whether or not the speaker is an IMFA member.
Note: Registration includes access to the full event. Registration will open later this year. Speakers are also responsible for making their own hotel reservations. - Commit to a 2025 Sponsorship or Exhibitor opportunity. Click here to review our 2025 Sponsorship Brochure and select which opportunity best suits your organization.
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Below is a schedule sample. Schedule subject to change. All times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time.
Wednesday, April 30
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Board Meeting
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Members Only Meeting
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Registration
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception
Thursday, May 1
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Opening Remarks
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | General Session
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Breakout Session
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | General Session
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Break
3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Awards Ceremony
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Cocktail Hour and Dinner
Friday, May 2
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Opening Remarks
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Breakout Session
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Keynote
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Break
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Breakout Session
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Raffle and Closing Remarks
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch (on your own)
1:30 p.m. - TBD | Offsite Activity TBD
DELIVERABLES & DEADLINES
Speaker Commitment Form & Questionnaire is due no later than Friday, November 15.
Submit to Jenn Perrone, at jenn@imfa.org:
- Friday, November 15:
- Professional headshot (.pdf, .jpg, or .png; 300 dpi; minimum size 500x500 px)
- Short biography (1-2 paragraphs)
- Presentation title and description
- By February 25, 2025:
- Draft presentation for IMFA review
- By April 1, 2024
- Final presentation slides for IMFA review