Hear from expert speakers on these mainstage panel discussions as we address the critical sustainability challenges and opportunities in the packaging industry.
About
This forum convenes over 100 senior packaging leaders for two days of candid, solutions-focused dialogue on advancing circularity, compliance, and sustainable innovation.
Session formats
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Mainstage plenaries
Q&As
Hear from leading industry experts and get your questions answered in these quick-fire Q&A sessions.
Solution hubs
Our solution hubs are focused breakout sessions designed for attendees to both learn and contribute their expertise. Get best practice on what drives packaging innovation from a panel of leading organisations, and dive deeper through a follow-up group workshop.
Roundtable discussions
These small-group discussions focus on specific issues, allowing for a deep dive into focused topics and case studies. Led by a facilitator, all participants share ideas, experiences, and strategies.
Case studies
In these in-depth case study sessions speakers share what’s working, what’s not, and key lessons learned, enabling you to take back best practices to your own organisation.
What sets this event apart
The Chatham House rule
We focus on candid and progressive conversations that drive honest exchange and real progress. We ask the hard questions and promote constructive, solution-focused dialogue – all off the record.
No PowerPoint or scripts
You won’t have to sit through boring presentations or scripted panels. All our sessions are structured for dynamic discussion and audience participation focused on the issues that really matter.
Practical learnings
We emphasise hands-on problem solving for real business challenges. We focus on what’s working, what’s not, and actionable guidance that can drive change throughout industries and supply chains.
Better networking, more connection
With plenty of structured and unstructured networking time, we're ensuring there's the opportunity to make the connections that matter and build the partnerships that can really make a difference.
Who attends
Everyone in the room contributes a piece to the puzzle of solutions. We create a space for genuine connection, grounded in exchange of expertise.
Download our event brochure
The brochure includes more information on who attends, our conference style and how to get involved.
Advisory group
Jodie Roussell
Nestlé
Global Public Affairs Lead, Packaging and Sustainability
Aisha Stenning
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Lead for Business Action in Plastics
Dave Lütkenhaus
Diageo
Global Vice President Sustainability and Innovation
Linda Roman
Kraft Heinz
Director of Packaging, R&D North American Fellow
Patrick Shewell
Mondelēz International
Director Global Packaging Sustainability
Sarah Kircher
Novolex
Vice President of Sustainability
David Clark
Amcor
Chief Sustainability Officer
"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
"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
"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
"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 truly loved every aspect of it. It was completely different to other conferences I have attended with an unprecedented level of interaction and participation. I very much enjoyed both the panel discussions and the roundtables, which were very interactive and informative. Having such a diverse group of attendees with sometimes wildly different viewpoints and agendas, it is with this group of people we must find the plastic packaging and plastic waste solutions of the future."
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 I've attended. The format was engaging (great discussion and diversity of opinion), the participants were passionate and articulate and from all corners of industry, including: Policy makers, NGOs, material suppliers, converters, retailers, brands and investors. Made some great connections across the spectrum of packaging. "
Packaging Innovation Lead
Opella
"The event attracted a great cross-section of knowledgeable and senior attendees, the venue wasn't too big and there was time to have a good conversations. My objective of putting regulatory challenges in practical perspective was met, taking the temperature of the industry and learning what is keeping key players up at night. "
Counsel
Reed Smith
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