1-2 July Diagnostic Packaging – Impact forum on commercial applications and new technology for intelligent sensory packaging. PIRA International. T: 01372 802000

8-9 September Pakex Process Ireland 2004, Simmonscourt, RDS, Dublin. Mcann McGuirk Presentations. T: + 00 353 1 453 2497

13-16 September Labelexpo Americas 2004, Rosemount, Illinois. Tarsus Group. T: 0208 846 2906; www.labelexpo-americas.com

19-22 September Gulf Pack Gulf Print 2004, Dubai Airport Expo. Fairs & Exhibitions. T: 0208 391 0999

20-27 October K2004: International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, Dusseldorf, Germany. Messe DŸsseldorf. T: +49 (0)2111 4560 01.

26-29 October IndiaPack 2004, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Kinex Log. T: 020 7723 8020.

1-7 November Pack Expo International, McCormick Place, Chicago. PMMI. T: + 703 243 8555; www.packexpo.com

2-3 November The Labelexpo European Label Summit, Dusseldorf, Germany. Tarsus Group. T:+44 (0)20 8846 2700

22-26 November Emballage 2004, Paris-Nord Villepinte. T: +33 (1) 4968 5230; www.emballage2002.com