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Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA
From risk to ROI: How to leverage packaging innovation for new value creation
27th - 28th October 2026
Chicago, USA
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Understand the 'why' and 'how' behind packaging innovation
Join 100+ key experts and stakeholders from leading brands, manufacturers, waste management, finance, policy and other key experts from across the value chain for two days of open dialogue on how companies are scaling packaging innovation for long-term value creation. From consumer expectations to strategic compliance, we’ll explore how packaging innovation and collaboration across functions can drive real commercial value.
Who attends
Speakers
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David Clark
Amcor
Chief Sustainability Officer
Yelena Mogelefsky
Komar
Senior Vice President of Sourcing and Production
Neha Mallik
Keurig Dr Pepper
Director of Product Management, Future Coffee Systems
Jason Bergquist
RecycleMe
CEO
Phoebe Leppla
Molson Coors Beverage Company
Senior Manager, R&D Packaging Development
Sabrina Dixon-Ridges
Sonoco
Director Technology and Development
Olga Kachook
GreenBlue
Sustainable Packaging Coalition Director
Amanda Marti
McDonald's
US Circularity Lead
Day 0 - TerraCycle’s sorting facility and operations center
Join us for an exclusive on-site visit to TerraCycle’s new North American Operations Center in Aurora. We’ll tour the site, seeing how they sort through the waste they receive through their free recycling programs, Zero Waste Boxes, and Commercial recycling business.
- When – Monday, October 26th
- Who – This pre-conference activity is strictly for attendees of the forum. We have limited spaces available for this visit, so make sure to register soon to express interest.
- How – Details on how to join are included in the confirmation email you’ll receive upon registration.
Agenda highlights
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- How to leverage packaging as an asset – materials, logistics and operations, and innovation that actually drives ROI
- EPR compliance infrastructure – what the rules require and what the market can deliver
- From insight to innovation – how to translate consumer behavior and market signals into new business opportunities
- Circular economy as industrial strategy – strengthening domestic value chains and local economies
- Recyclability and compostability – reality check on technical advancements, gaps and impact of solutions
- Work together to simplify, compete to differentiate – playbook for cross-industry collaboration
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"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
"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
"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
"Lots of fruitful discussions and so many engaged professionals working to shape a sustainable future for packaging."
Technical Advocacy Lead
Braskem
"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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27th-28th October 2026
Chicago
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