• Women in Packaging Forum - Inspiration. Exchange. Global Networking
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Women in Packaging will return to interpack 2026 on 11 May, following its debut at the 2023 event, as an international forum focused on exchange, inspiration and networking across the packaging sector.

The event is open to women at all career stages, from young professionals to executives and entrepreneurs, and aims to bring together participants interested in shaping the future of the packaging industry.

The programme includes a keynote speech from an industry figure, a panel discussion on careers, diversity, obstacles and perspectives, and a series of topic hubs covering leadership, skills, work-life balance, personal branding and community building. Networking sessions will also be held.

Emily Whigham, journalist and presenter, will host the programme. The panel discussion will be moderated by Nerida Kelton, executive director at the Australasian Institute of Packaging and vice president Sustainability & Save Food at the World Packaging Organisation.

The event will take place at the Congress Centre Düsseldorf on the second floor across rooms 26, 27 and 28, starting at 10:30am.

To register, click here.

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