Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA

27th - 28th October 2026

Chicago, USA

‘Design for recycling’: Why we need more dialogue between upstream and downstream

Case study
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At Innovation Forum, we take a unique, participatory approach to our breakout sessions. Panelist and attendees exchange expertise through diverse learning formats, where everyone contributes to the discussion.

You can choose one of three case study sessions. 

Case study

What to expect from this type of session...

You’ll hear a step-by-step breakdown of a very focused case study. From concept creation and business buy in; to identification of the right partners and implementation; to understanding impact and ROI. Always grounded in a real-world example, these sessions provide clear guidance and action points to take back to your own organisation.

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Day 0

Monday 26th October 2026

Time
Session title
Session theme
Session type
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Day 1

Tuesday 27th October 2026

Time
Session title
Session theme
Session type
9:10am - 9:50am
Plenary
9:50am - 10:30am
Plenary
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:20am
11:20am - 12:00pm
Closing the loop: How to develop viable end markets for secondary materials 
Tetra Pak | Can Manufacturers Institute | Crown Holdings | NAPCOR
Plenary
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Case study
12:30pm - 1:30pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:15pm
4:15pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Day 2

Wednesday 28th October 2026

Time
Session title
Session theme
Session type
8:45am - 9:25am
Circular economy as industrial strategy: How to build stronger value chains and local economies 
Amcor | World Wildlife Fund | Washington State Department of Commerce
Plenary
10:00am - 10:30am
10:30am - 11:10am
Plenary
11:10am - 11:50am
Case study
11:50am - 12:30pm
Plenary
12:30pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 3:00pm