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Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum
Value, resilience, compliance: A packaging strategy to 2030 and beyond
10th - 11th March 2027
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2027 registrations are now open!
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Future-proof your packaging portfolio
This forum brings together 100+ experts from brands, converters, innovators, policymakers, recyclers, brands, and retailers who are tired of surface-level sustainability talk and industry echo chambers.
With 2030 PPWR deadlines approaching, we’ll explore how integrating compliance and innovation into one agenda are generates value today and
business resilience in the long term.
Off-the-record
Full value-chain perspectives
No waffle, jargon or scripts
Practical problem solving
50+
speakers
100+
attendees
20+
practical sessions
Agenda highlights
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Day 1
Packaging strategy
- 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. - From sourcing to sorting – An in-depth look at the landscape of upstream and downstream solutions that deliver on sustainability and business goals.
- Growing through compliance – Between regulatory constraints and innovation opportunities, how to coordinate internal and external capabilities for value and scale?
Day 2
Industry trends
- 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.
- 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-proof your 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?
2026 Speakers
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Jerôme de la Chambre
McDonald's
Circularity Strategy Lead
Caroline Elms
pladis Global
Director Global Packaging Procurement
Jacob Rognhaug
Tomra
Vice President Public Affairs, Head of Global Engagement
Carolina Gregorio
Dow
Sustainability Policy and Advocacy Strategy Director
Daniel López Urán
Brambles
Global Head of Disruptive Innovation
Chloe Barnicoat
Tosca
Sustainability Manager EMEA
Alexander Cramwinkel
Heineken
Global Circularity Strategy Lead
Marco Volpi
Nestlé
Global Packaging Data Lead
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
"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 2027
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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