The Packaging & Processing Women's Leadership Network (PPWLN) is dedicated to supporting the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in the packaging and processing industries.

Our network provides valuable resources through both online and in-person events, fostering a vibrant community where members share information and engage in meaningful networking. To connect with like-minded professionals and stay informed, we invite you to subscribe to keep up to date on events and resources. Engage, learn, and grow with us as we empower women in our field!

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Register Today for the PPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas!

The PPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas is back! Join like-minded women in packaging and processing on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 7:30–9:00 a.m. for networking, breakfast, and meaningful discussion.

Hear leadership expert and author Alison Fragale share actionable strategies on power, influence, and career growth.

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Navigating the Trade Show Experience

Watch the latest Learning Circle webinar: Navigating the Trade Show Experience for Women in Manufacturing, a webinar featuring seasoned female leaders from an OEM and a CPG company.

You’ll walk away with practical tips and real-world advice for every stage of your trade show journey — before, during, and after.

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Featured Podcast

Navigating Trade Shows as Women in Manufacturing

As part of our Learning Circle series, Amber Miller of PMMI Media Group hosts a special Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network conversation on how women in manufacturing can get the most out of trade shows. The discussion covers preparation, confident networking, and impactful follow-up, offering practical tips to boost ROI and build lasting connections.

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Latin America Chapter

Learn more about The Packaging & Processing Women's Leadership Network's Latin America chapter which serves to inspire, recruit, retain and advance women's careers in packaging and processing.

We do this through online and in-person events, information-sharing and networking.

Join us through our webinar series and see you at our KEYNOTE during EXPO PACK México 2024.

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Digital Resource

To demonstrate how far modern manufacturing has come and the need for diversity in the industry, PMMI’s Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) has an ongoing program in place that connects multiple generations of women currently in the industry or interested in learning more.

Now, PPWLN and the OpX Leadership Network have teamed up to deliver an easy to access digital resource that outlines five core characteristics that will help women navigate a career in manufacturing.

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