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NOVEMBER 12 & 13

YOU’RE INVITED TO UNPACK 2025

Join BGR for an exclusive, free, two-day summit where you’ll experience how AI is transforming packaging and supply chain—plus access to BGR’s top suppliers.

Reserve Your Spot
NOVEMBER 12 & 13

YOU’RE INVITED TO UNPACK 2025

Join BGR for an exclusive, free, two-day summit where you’ll experience how AI is transforming packaging and supply chain—plus access to BGR’s top suppliers.

Reserve Your Spot

OCTOBER 2-3

YOU’RE INVITED TO UNPACK 2024

Join BGR, a national leader in packaging distribution and supply chain innovation, for a free 2-day summit.

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WHY ATTEND?

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Kickstart Your AI & Supply Chain Transformation

For CI, Ops & Procurement Leaders
Unpack 2025 is the only event built to equip you with the expert insights on what it takes to  start building capacity for your own AI enabled supply chain.

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Get Exclusive Access to BGR’s Top 38 Suppliers

For Owners, Plant Managers, & Buyers
Meet our most advanced suppliers and get hands-on with the new tools, materials, and machines driving packaging innovation.

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What to Expect at Unpack 2025

November 12-13

Explore
The Supplier Showcase

8AM–3:30PM — All Day
Meet our top 38 preferred suppliers for innovative packaging solutions in the categories of: Contain, Cushion, Seal, Label, Secure & Ship

Join
The Insight Sessions

10AM — 360° AI Panel:
“How to get started with AI”

2PM — Fireside Chat:
“How to AI your Supply Chain”

Special Speakers include:
Lauren Dunford,
Co-Founder and CEO, Guidewheel

Alex Bermudez, 
Head of Go-To-Market, Airia

Schedule
A BGR Tour

9AM — Morning Tour
RFID Inventory & Pack Design

3PM — Afternoon Tour
RFID Inventory & Pack Design

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Supplier Showcase

Explore What’s Next & Meet 35 of the most innovative
suppliers—from automation to sustainable materials.
Walk the floor, ask questions, and discover practical
solutions. Open all day. Come and go between sessions.

Best for: Owners, buyers, & plant managers

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Supplier Showcase

Explore what’s next & meet 35 of the most innovative suppliers—from automation to sustainable materials. Walk the floor, ask questions, and discover practical solutions. Open all day. Come and go between sessions. Best for: Owners, buyers, & plant managers

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Free Book When You Complete a Total Cost to Pack Assessment

Uncover the hidden leaks in your operation that are quietly draining profits. Get The Hidden Leak—your roadmap to mapping waste, mobilizing your team, and turning savings into sustainable results.

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EVENT DETAILS

Date & Time

Wednesday, Nov 12
Thursday, Nov 13
8AM-3:30PM
*Choose your day (Both are the same)

Location

BGR Headquarters
6392 Gano Road,
West Chester, OH 45069

Free Food & Refreshments

Breakfast
8AM-9AM

Lunch
11:30AM–1PM

Coffee & Tea
Served all day

THE SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

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WHEN

November 5 & 6, 2025

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WHERE

BGR 
Cincinnati Headquarters
6392 Gano Rd, 
West Chester Ohio, 45069

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Morning Schedule

8AM — Doors Open, Breakfast & Supplier showcase

9AM — ️Morning Session: "AI Your Supply Chain Today"

  • Keynote: Visualizing AI for Supply Chain Impact: KPMG
  • Fireside Chat: The Next Chapter: Total Cost to Package™
    with Jeff Dickson & Wade Wickus

10:30AM — BGR Tour: RFID, Design lab & Label Manufacturing.

Lunch

11:30AM–1:00PM — Executive Round Table Lunch (RSVP only)

Afternoon Schedule

1PM — Afternoon Session: "AI Your Supply Chain Tomorrow"

  • Spotlight Talk: RAID – A New Model for AI Innovation with Jeff Dickson, BGR CCO
  • 360° Panel: AI Your Supply Chain With Fifth Third, AWS/UN, and BGR experts

2:30PM — BGR Tour: RFID, Design lab & Label Manufacturing.

3PM — Close

*Snacks & Refreshments served all day
* Supplier showcase open all day. Come and go between sessions.

THE SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

WHEN

November 12 & 13, 2025
*Choose your day — Both are the same

WHERE

BGR Headquarters
6392 Gano Road,
West Chester, OH 45069

MORNING

8AM — Doors Open, Breakfast & Supplier showcase

9AM — ️Morning Session: "AI Your Supply Chain Today"

  • Keynote: Visualizing AI for Supply Chain Impact: KPMG
  • Fireside Chat: The Next Chapter: Total Cost to Package™
    with Jeff Dickson & Wade Wickus

10:30AM — BGR Tour: RFID, Design lab & Label Manufacturing.

LUNCH

11:30AM – 1PM — Catered Lunch

AFTERNOON

1PM — Afternoon Session: "AI Your Supply Chain Tomorrow"

  • Spotlight Talk: RAID – A New Model for AI Innovation with Jeff Dickson, BGR CCO
  • 360° Panel: AI Your Supply Chain With Fifth Third, AWS/UN, and BGR experts

2:30PM — BGR Tour: RFID, Design lab & Label Manufacturing.

3PM — Close

*Snacks & Refreshments served all day
* Supplier showcase open all day. Come and go between sessions.

DON'T MISS OUT!

THE BOTTOM LINE

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

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Expert AI Insights
& Discussion

See how AI is transforming packaging and supply chain—then join the conversation and learn how to start building AI capacity for your operation.

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Exclusive Access.
100% Free.

BGR’s top tools, experts, and insights—all in one place. Invite only.

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Networking Over
Breakfast & Lunch

Connect with key decision-makers shaping the future of packaging, manufacturing, and e-commerce—alongside 300+ peers solving real packaging challenges.

DON'T MISS OUT!

THE BOTTOM LINE

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

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Expert AI Insights & Discussion

See how AI is transforming packaging and supply chain—then join the conversation and learn how to build AI capacity for your operation.

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Exclusive Access. 100% Free.

BGR’s top tools, experts, and insights—all in one place. Invite only.

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Networking Over Breakfast & Lunch

Connect with key decision-makers shaping the future of packaging, manufacturing, and e-commerce—alongside 300+ peers solving real packaging challenges.

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ONLY 200 SPOTS. RESERVE YOURS NOW.

AI is transforming packaging—be the pioneer at your company and join us at Unpack2025!

FAQS

Who is this event for?

Unpack 2025 is built for packaging decision-makers at every level. Whether you manage $50K or $500K in packaging spend, you’ll leave with ideas—and tools—to save money, streamline operations, or consolidate vendors.

  • Owners & Buyers at Small manufacturers: See how AI can cut costs with less hassle.

  • Ops & CI Leaders: Learn how to reduce downtime, improve throughput, and optimize your packaging workflow.

  • Multi-Site Procurement Leaders: Discover how AI reveals savings through SKU rationalization and vendor consolidation.
Can I book a private consult with a BGR expert?

Yes—You’ll have opportunities to sit down 1:1 with BGR specialists in AI, supply chain, automation, packaging design, RFID inventory, pack-design and more. You can request a meeting time when you register—or sign up at the event.
What if I need lodging?

We recommend the Holiday Inn West Chester Hotel:

Holiday Inn West Chester
 5800 Muhlhauser Road West Chester, Ohio 45069 United States

(6 minutes away from BGR)
Is it really Free?

YES—The event is free to attend—including breakfast, lunch, demos, and expert consults. You just need to register and show up ready to unpack big ideas.
Can I bring my team?

Yes — We encourage you to bring colleagues from purchasing, operations, or supply chain. Use the registration form to sign up multiple attendees.

WHY UNPACK?

At BGR, our purpose is to “Unpack potential. Deliver value.” Unpack 2024 embodies this purpose by identifying new, innovative solutions and insights that drive measurable value to your business.