School of Packaging Seminar Series 2026: Lisa McTigue Pierce
September 24, 2026 3:00PM - 4:00PM
School of Packaging Room 120
Title: Secrets to the Best Career in Packaging Ever!
Abstract: Drawing on more than 40 years of experience covering the packaging industry, Packaging Digest Executive Editor Lisa Pierce offers practical, actionable advice for students preparing to launch their careers. Whether you’re just starting your journey at the School of Packaging or planning your next steps after graduation, this session will equip you with insights that go beyond technical knowledge and classroom learning.
You’ll discover essential strategies that have proven invaluable for building a successful, fulfilling career in packaging. These aren’t theoretical concepts — they’re real-world lessons learned through decades of hands-on experience across various roles and challenges in the industry. Beyond these core principles, you’ll also hear additional tips and observations that can help you navigate your professional path with confidence.
The session concludes with an interactive discussion where you’ll have the opportunity to share your own career aspirations, ask questions, and explore what success means to you personally. Come ready to think critically about your future and engage in a meaningful conversation about building the career you want in packaging.
Bio: Veteran packaging journalist Lisa McTigue Pierce is Executive Editor of Packaging Digest, which has been “The Voice of the Packaging Community” since 1963. She’s been a packaging media journalist since 1982 and tracks emerging trends, new technologies, and best practices across a spectrum of markets for the publication’s global community. Reach her at lisa.pierce@informa.com or 630-272-1774.
LONGER BIO HERE: https://www.packagingdigest.com/author/lisa-pierce-2
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