Everyone in the room contributes a piece to the puzzle of solutions. We create a space for genuine connection, grounded in exchange of expertise.
Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum
Time to align: From risk management to value creation
10th - 11th March 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
What to expect
This forum brings together 100+ senior executives, sustainability, innovation, R&D and supply chain professionals from across the packaging value chain, for two days of off-the-record and participatory expert discussions.
The focus is on solutions that drive circularity and compliance, and packaging innovations that embed sustainability across operations. We’ll look at what’s working and what’s possible in the space, and the partnerships and enabling infrastructure needed to address the challenge of waste pollution at scale.
Chatham House Rule
Open and honest debate
No PowerPoint or scripts
Practical learnings
40+
speakers
100+
attendees
20+
practical sessions
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Agenda highlights
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- R&D innovation, beyond silos – How to leverage emerging technologies, and product and material innovation to turn packaging sustainability challenges into new packaging experiences and business opportunities.
- From sourcing to sorting – An in-depth look at the landscape of upstream and downstream solutions that deliver on sustainability and business goals.
- Regulatory needs, corporate goals and operational realities –
What the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Extended Producer Responsibility and the host of incoming and evolving regulations will mean for business and for packaging strategy.
- Growing through compliance – Between regulatory constraints and innovation opportunities, how to coordinate internal and external capabilities for value and scale?
- Towards a circular economy for packaging – How leading businesses implement circular design principles, from product development and supply chain operations, to building new habits and experiences for consumers.
- Future-proofing packaging strategy – From health and safety consideration, to workers’ rights and new markets for secondary materials: What are the topics that inform strategy in the medium-to-long term?
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Who attends
"Very insightful and impactful forum, allowing for good conversations. The topics covered were very relevant, the absence of PowerPoints made discussions very interactive, and my objectives to learn and network were met."
Packaging Development Director
Thai Union Group
"It was a great and inspiring experience to hear first-hand how organisations across the value chain and beyond are driving packaging circularity. I liked the topics covered and the intimate setting for discussions, allowing to network across the value chain and with non-market actors"
Head Packaging Sustainability
Bayer
"I was looking to network, have a honest overview of other parts of the industry, and get inspired. I really liked the open format, without slides and lots of time to ask questions, giving the audience the opportunity to contribute to each session."
Global Future of Packaging Strategy Manager
Pepsi Lipton
"A super interesting and well-rounded set of discussions all around! I do not often want to follow all of the sessions in an event, and it was clearly the case this time."
Programme Officer
UNEP
"I loved every aspect of it. Unlike other conferences, it offered exceptional interaction and participation. The panel discussions and roundtables were engaging and informative, bringing together a diverse group with differing viewpoints to find future solutions for plastic packaging and waste."
Senior Application Development Scientist
Synthomer
"Lots of fruitful discussions and so many engaged professionals working to shape a sustainable future for packaging."
Technical Advocacy Lead
Braskem
"I had a great time discussing the impacts of upcoming and developing legislation of plastic and packaging and probably could’ve gone on forever, thanks to the brilliant panellists I had the pleasure to join."
Head of Sustainability and External Affairs EECM-Benelux
Suntory Beverage & Food Europe
"I got more out of this event than any other packaging conference. The engaging format, diverse opinions, and passionate participants from across the industry –policy makers, NGOs, suppliers, retailers, brands, and investors – made for great discussions and valuable connections."
Packaging Innovation Lead
Opella
"The event brought together a strong mix of knowledgeable, senior attendees in an intimate setting that encouraged meaningful conversations. I achieved my goal of gaining practical insights into regulatory challenges and understanding the key issues shaping the industry."
Counsel
Reed Smith
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10th - 11th March 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Our sustainable packaging series include biannual in-person forums in Europe and North America, webinars and podcasts discussing business sustainability insights and packaging innovation updates with leading expert voices.