Agenda
Redefining the entire packaging lifecycle for a circular, sustainable future
DAY 1
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION
08:55 – 09:00
CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
09:00 - 09:30
Smart Packaging & Consumer Relevance
- Enhancing Experiences: Engaging consumers with real-time info and interactive features
- Amplifying Benefits: Ensuring product authenticity and origin, boosting trust
- Building Trust: Using Smart Packaging to demonstrate quality and authenticity
09:30 - 10:00
Packaging Sustainability Journey and Challenges
- Packaging Sustainability Priorities and integration with circular economy
- Reduction – New Business models as enabler
- Reuse – PCR to drive circularity of materials
- Recyclability – Progress and challenges to recycle at scale
10:00 - 10:30
Navigating the PPWR Transformation: Packaging Circularity and Labeling Impacts
- Given the recent entry into force of PPWR, brands in Europe have to consider its impact on their packaging
- PPWR drives packaging circularity and aims at waste prevention and recycling
- Actionable insights on circularity and packaging solutions with labels to future-proof for PPWR
10:35 - 11:25
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 - 12:00
Navigating the PPWR Transformation: Packaging Circularity and Labeling Impacts
- Given the recent entry into force of PPWR, brands in Europe have to consider its impact on their packaging
- PPWR drives packaging circularity and aims at waste prevention and recycling
- Actionable insights on circularity and packaging solutions with labels to future-proof for PPWR
12:00 - 12:30
From Plastic Perfection to Recyclable and Renewable Innovation: Paptic Redefining Surface-Sensitive Packaging
- A sustainable alternative to plastic if surface sensitive packaging. Paptic® is a wood fibre-based material that matches LDPE’s protective qualities while being recyclable with paper and cardboard
- Easy adoption, proven performance. The material is already available on the market and runs on existing packaging lines
- Stay ahead of regulations. With tightening sustainability requirements like the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Paptic® offers a future-proof solution
- Innovation meets responsibility. This keynote will explore how brands can transition to sustainable packaging while maintaining product protection and consumer satisfaction
12:30 - 13:00
How next generation of adhesives are enabling more sustainable packaging?
- In which application will you incorporate Removable adhesives?
- When and how will you choose Recycling compatible adhesives?
- How Specialty Material science may shape the new era of packaging innovation?
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Packaging Innovation
- Marketing & Branding
- Additives for Innovative Packaging Design
- Food Contact Materials
- Flexible Packaging Solutions
- Testing & Analysis
- Robotic Automation
- Innovative Glass Packaging Solutions
- Sustainable Pallet and Container Solutions
- Packaging Machinery & Plant construction
- Biodegradable Materials
- Shelf-Life Extension
- Brand Protection & Anti-counterfeiting
- Smart Packaging Technologies
- Leak Detection Solutions
- Packaging Procurement
- Labelling & Traceability
- Antimicrobial Packaging
- Packaging Sterilization / Decontamination
- Packaging Recyclability
- Active Packaging
- Bio-based PET
- Lifecycle Management
- Linear Efficiency & Accumulation
- Packaging Engineering
- Automation/Robotics
- Circular Economy
- Connected Packaging
- E-Commerce Packaging
- Packaging Sustainability
- Sustainable Digital Printing
- Research & Development
- Design and Visualisation Software
- Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Sustainable Inks
- Carton Packaging
- 3D Printing
13:05 - 13:55
LUNCH
14:00 - 14:30
Our continued journey to sustainable paper based packaging
- Commits to it 2025 sustainable targets.
- Execute their journey to become plastic free.
- Exploits new way to use exciting material.
- Launches this new sustainable packaging in the market, cases studies and insides.
14:30 – 15:00
Is your packaging ready for tomorrow?
- Emerging challenges in legislation
- How to prepare in advance for what is coming your way
- How the KIDV tools can help you
15:00 – 15:30
From idea via co-creation to launch of sustainable innovation
- Inside-of- a box -idea alone is just an idea
- Case APBB, All Paper Bread Box
- The power of multidisciplinary, cross-company co-creation
- Developing a fiber-based packaging that aims to reduce the use of fossil-based packaging materials
15:35 - 16:25
COFFEE BREAK
16:30 - 17:00
Metal Packaging Sustainability Journey & Challenges
- Metal Packaging Sustainability Priorities & integration with circular economy
- Presentation of the Metal Packaging Strategy
- Proposals to complete the EU Circular Economy for metal packaging
17:00 - 17:30
Packaging in the eye of the storm
- Underestimation of the severity of the environmental impacts got us here
- The general legal responses in our fragmented markets with complex supply networks is unlikely to be effective
- A balancing act between proving legal compliance and actually achieving less environmental impacts will be required
- Smart decarbonisation of packaging systems should be the ultimate objective
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Packaging Innovation
- Marketing & Branding
- Additives for Innovative Packaging Design
- Food Contact Materials
- Flexible Packaging Solutions
- Testing & Analysis
- Robotic Automation
- Innovative Glass Packaging Solutions
- Sustainable Pallet and Container Solutions
- Packaging Machinery & Plant construction
- Biodegradable Materials
- Shelf-Life Extension
- Brand Protection & Anti-counterfeiting
- Smart Packaging Technologies
- Leak Detection Solutions
- Packaging Procurement
- Labelling & Traceability
- Antimicrobial Packaging
- Packaging Sterilization / Decontamination
- Packaging Recyclability
- Active Packaging
- Bio-based PET
- Lifecycle Management
- Linear Efficiency & Accumulation
- Packaging Engineering
- Automation/Robotics
- Circular Economy
- Connected Packaging
- E-Commerce Packaging
- Packaging Sustainability
- Sustainable Digital Printing
- Research & Development
- Design and Visualisation Software
- Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Sustainable Inks
- Carton Packaging
- 3D Printing
17:30-18:30
DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2
08:55 – 09:00
CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
09:00 – 09:30
Sustainable Packaging: Turning Vision into Reality
- Ongoing packaging development and sustainability projects at Orkla Foods Sweden
- How do we advance innovation amidst emerging trends and technological breakthroughs?
- Rethinking the concept: Case Story of the NorthPack Award winning packaging 2024 – Paulúns Cereal in bags
09:30 – 10:00
Wholesale packaging transformation
- Boosting store efficiency with Shelf-Ready Packaging formats by Wholesale Packaging Transformation in Own Brand.
- Keeping pace on sustainable packaging designs to comply with PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) requirements
- Leveraging digital tools for packaging data management and aligning with CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) for effective sustainability reporting.
10:00 - 10:30
The Carbon Footprint, Circular Economy, and Economic Imperative for Packaging
- Addressing the broader economic environment
- Comparison of packaging materials against other waste streams and their carbon impact
- Comparing consumers, brands and retailers’ responses to sustainable packaging
- How packaging can meet the challenges of saving money and the planet
15:35 - 16:25
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 – 12:00
Packaging with Purpose when Embracing Sustainability
- A new purpose is on the rise for sustainable packaging: Consume What you love, Love How you consume” and collaboration with stakeholders along the circular value chain will be key to success
- Consumer Packaged brands have a unique opportunity to newly differentiate themselves by showing “Audacity of Change” and prove Consumers’ choice of “Value & Impact for Money” to be right
- The investment into Sustainable Packaging can deliver positive and lasting returns when it is considered as a lever for Growth and Value
- Brands partnering with Mondi Group means sharing climate change data for Retailers achieving their Scope 3 reduction, marketing the sustainability impact for business Growth via communication to Consumers, and creating business Value from planning, scaling and replicating collaboration
12:00 – 12:30
The PPWR is Coming – Get prepared with Smart Reusable Packaging
- How will businesses stay ahead of dairy supply chain changes?
- A pathway to sustainability and efficiency: From reducing waste, to enabling trackable assets with smart IoT solutions
- Turning compliance into a competitive advantage
12:30 – 13:00
How to choose the right Permeation Tester
- Is it possible to reduce employed Resources, Energy and Costs?
- Learn how Film- & Package-Testing is possible today using less Energy and Resources and reducing significantly the related costs…
- Can we enhance Film- & Package-Testing Productivity?
- Understand the new evolution in Film & Package-Testing, which combines high Test-Accuracy with amazingly long Life-Expectancy…
- How could we improve Film- & Package-Testing Quality?
- An insight on testing solutions which are superbly efficient, increase productivity and minimize Test-failure ratio…
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Packaging Innovation
- Marketing & Branding
- Additives for Innovative Packaging Design
- Food Contact Materials
- Flexible Packaging Solutions
- Testing & Analysis
- Robotic Automation
- Innovative Glass Packaging Solutions
- Sustainable Pallet and Container Solutions
- Packaging Machinery & Plant construction
- Biodegradable Materials
- Shelf-Life Extension
- Brand Protection & Anti-counterfeiting
- Smart Packaging Technologies
- Leak Detection Solutions
- Packaging Procurement
- Labelling & Traceability
- Antimicrobial Packaging
- Packaging Sterilization / Decontamination
- Packaging Recyclability
- Active Packaging
- Bio-based PET
- Lifecycle Management
- Linear Efficiency & Accumulation
- Packaging Engineering
- Automation/Robotics
- Circular Economy
- Connected Packaging
- E-Commerce Packaging
- Packaging Sustainability
- Sustainable Digital Printing
- Research & Development
- Design and Visualisation Software
- Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Sustainable Inks
- Carton Packaging
- 3D Printing
13:05 - 13:55
LUNCH
14:00 - 14:30
Our role in making food grade recycled content available
- Technical feasibility of food-grade recycling of polyolefins
- It is all about NIAS and contamination pathways
- Standardisation, printing exclusively on removable labels and advanced sorting are key elements
- The quest for circularity of plastic food packages will boost analytical services
- A political strategy on the scope (global or European) of the contrived circular economy is missing
14:30 - 15:00
Open Discussion: Packaging Legislation, AI and Environmental Sustainability
- The rising cost of complying to EU environmental packaging legislation: Too much Red Tape in EU Green Legislation?
- Artificial Intelligence in the packaging business sector: What to do and what NOT to do in 2025?
- The packaging industry is shifting towards (environmental) sustainability: But what is preventing the scale-up across the entire sector?
- At PackagingWorX 2026 let’s do:
15:00 - 15:05
CHAIRPERSON’S CLOSE
Please note the agenda can be subject to change