Competition entry is now open for the 5th edition of Packaging Innovations Madrid's IPA awards, and agencies, designers, brands, and creators are encouraged to put forward their most innovating packaging products as contenders. Sponsored by BQ, a European highflyer in the 3D Printing world, company innovation will be celebrated in Feria de Madrid from 12th to 13th November, and the event will culiminate in an exciting awards ceremony on the Tuesday afternoon.

Entry will remain open until 12th October, and competitors can now choose from eight different award categories, with the new Innovative Technology Award having been introduced this year in order to recognise the very latest packaging. Companies will be rewarded for sustainability, innovation, ease of use, and originality of design. Visit www.ipaawards.com to enter.

Winners will be chosen by a panel of experts including Lluís Torra, President of Barcelona's Marketing Club, Vicenç Marco, CEO and Creative Director of Vicenç Marco Brand Design, Leyre Gutiérrez, Adidas Global Brand Packaging Design Project Manager, Lorena Torres, Art Director of News Packaging, Sergio Giménez, Manager of AIMPLAS, Mariano Lesser, member of the ADP board of directors, Yago Bolívar, coordinator of IED Visual Madrid, and Carmen Sánchez, Assistant Manager of ITENE.