APF Congress 2010, AsiaStar 2010 Awarding ceremony and APF meetings will be held during 4-8 October 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The event will be held in conjunction with the Asian largest international packaging show, TOKYOPACK 2010. All APF members are cordially invited to join the events.

Detail Information on APF Meetings and Events

1. Dates: October 4-8, 2010

2. Place: Tokyo Big Sight

Tokyo International Exhibition Center-
http://www.bigsight.jp/english/index.html

3. Schedule of meetings and events

4. Concurrent events

Tokyo International Packaging Exhibition - TOKYO PACK 2010 -
October 5-8, 10:00-17:00 pm, East Hall No.1-6, Tokyo Big Sight

APF delegates are all invited to the following events for free of charge;

Since 1966, TOKYO PACK has been held every two years and marks the 23rd this year. As the largest international packaging show in the Asian region in terms of both the number of exhibitors and visitors, Tokyo Pack will showcase an array of exhibits from packaging materials and machinery to converting, packaging, distribution, environmental protection equipment etc.
Official Home Page: http://www.tokyo-pack.jp/en/

Welcome Dinner
October 5, 18:00-20:00
Hosted by Japan Packaging Institute, the welcome dinner will be held at a restaurant in/near Tokyo Big Sight for all APF delegates.

Asian Packaging Congress 2010
October 6, 10:00-17:00, Conference Tower 6F, Tokyo Big Sight
Co-organized by Asian Packaging Federation and Japan Packaging Institute, the congress will invite speakers from all over the world. Speakers will tell us how each country's packaging changes in a sustainable society.

AsiaStar Award Night
October 6, 18:00-20:00, Reception Hall A, Tokyo Big Sight
International guests attending APF events and/or Tokyo Pack will be offered a stand-up dinner and entertainment. AsiaStar 2010 Award Presentation Ceremony will also be held during AsiaStar Award Night.

5. Accommodations

APF delegates are requested to make room reservations all on their own. Early reservation is strongly recommended because it is the high season for sightseers.

Recommended hotels by our travel agent:

1) Hotel Grand Pacific Le Daiba ($160-300)
http://www.grandpacific.jp/eng/
2) Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel ($130-150)
http://www.ariake-wh.com/english/index.html
3) Hotel Sunroute Ariake ($110-120)
http://www.sunroutehotel.jp/hari-eng/index.asp
4) Viainn Tokyo Oimachi (around $100)
http://oimachi.viainn.com/access.html

*$1= about 95JPY **Consumption tax and breakfast included.
***Online hotel reservation on Tokyo Pack Website will be available after 2010-06-21.

For reservation, more details on accommodations, and other travel arrangements, please contact;

Official Travel Agent: Mr. D. SAITO (E-mail: d_saito888@bwt.jtb.jp  )
Ms. K. MARUYAMA (E-mail: k_maruyama688@bwt.jpb.jp  )
JTB Business World Tokyo
Tel : +81 (0)3 5909 8102 / Fax: +81 (0)3 5909 8110

6. Travel Tips

- The meeting venue is located in Tokyo Water Front area near Tokyo Bay.

- From Narita Airport to Tokyo Water Front area, it takes about 75min (about $30) by Airport Limousine Bus, which may be the most convenient way for you with big luggage to get to your hotel.
Airport Limousine Bus: http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/

- For more information;
1) Bureau of Port and Harbor Tokyo Metropolitan Government:
http://www.kouwan.metro.tokyo.jp/english/odaiba/eng/index.html
2) Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau:
http://www.tcvb.or.jp/en/
3) Japan National Tourist Organization:
http://www.visitjapan.jp/

7. Visa application

The regulations and time required to receive a Japanese visa differ by country. For information on the visa application procedures for your country, please refer to the site: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html
Those APF delegates who need the official invitation letter from Japan Packaging Institute to apply for a Japanese entry visa are highly recommended to complete registration with necessary information by August 5, 2010.

8. Contacts

Ms. Kaori Ochi : ochi@jpi.or.jp
Ms. Nahoko Ishizaki : pack@jpi.or.jp
Japan Packaging Institute
Tel: +81 3 3543 1189 Fax: +81 3 3543 8970

Asian Packaging Congress Program 2010

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
6F Conference Tower, Tokyo Big Sight

Theme: Packaging's new challenges to the progress of a sustainable society