The Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026 is almost here, and time is running out to secure your pass to the global hub for sustainable packaging knowledge, which will be held in Utrecht, Netherlands from 10-12 November.
The Summit promises to be the most impactful edition yet, with even more high-profile speakers, three full days of panels, keynotes and workshops, and networking sessions with over 1000 senior decision-makers and industry leaders.
Building on last year's record attendance, the 2026 edition sharpens its focus on business models and technologies that help the value chain meet environmental obligations while driving profit.
Expect bolder interactive sessions, exciting new speakers and partnerships, and the full spectrum of the packaging industry, from decision-makers and global brands to start-ups, investors, policymakers and scientists across 43+ countries.
Business, innovation and sustainability leadership – including former Unilever boss Paul Polman and PepsiCo's Archana Jagannathan – will explore the business case for sustainable transformation, the strategic adaptations required to build a functioning circular economy, the roadmap for key packaging materials, and the big opportunities on the innovation horizon.
“The program will feature real-world experience of balancing action with shareholder satisfaction, mapping the latest implications of regulation, lessons from reuse pilots, advanced recycling, how to harness AI, developments in paper-based packaging, interactive debates, and much more,” said Tim Sykes, brand director at Packaging Europe and the key organiser of the Sustainable Packaging Summit.
“The overriding idea of this year's Summit is identifying viable solutions to packaging's sustainability obligations. The mission of the event is bringing together the diverse viewpoints of business leaders, tech disruptors, EPR and regulators, and channelling their insights into joined-up impact.
“It's the one place where you can listen to a CEO and an innovation leader at a Fortune 500, the European Commission, an exciting start-up, an NGO and an EPR boss – all on one stage, speaking openly about their challenges – and then get into conversation with them at a friendly networking party.”
If you haven’t yet, register your team now here. Bundle deals are available and start from 3 tickets.
