March 2026

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