Breakthrough packaging solutions are emerging at the intersection of nature-inspired design, systems thinking, and technological innovation. From natural polymers that degrade harmlessly to digital platforms enabling shared packaging infrastructure, innovators are challenging conventional approaches with a glimpse of what circular systems can look like.
This interactive session brings diverse solutions to the stage: from material innovation to clean tech, and technologies that connect products across value chains, innovators will share what’s been proven possible. Together with the audience and a panel of industry experts, we’ll then explore the critical transition from validated pilot to mainstream adoption, discussing how collaboration between startups and established players can unlock scale for needed solutions.
- From breakthrough to business case: How are innovators balancing performance requirements, cost pressures, and regulatory compliance while maintaining sustainability integrity? And what compromises are necessary vs non-negotiable?
- Designing for systems, not just substitution: Beyond replacing materials, how innovations can enable broader infrastructure shifts, from packaging that integrates across product categories to platforms that facilitate shared use and recovery systems
- Bridging the scale-up gap: What specific barriers prevent promising solutions from reaching commercial scale, and what roles can incumbents, investors, and policymakers play in accelerating adoption through partnerships and enabling infrastructure?
What to expect from this type of session...
Hear from expert speakers on these mainstage panel discussions as we address the critical sustainability challenges and opportunities within the industry.
