Abstract Submission

We invite industry experts, brand owners, policymakers, technology providers, and researchers to submit abstracts addressing the latest challenges and innovations in sustainable packaging, with a strong focus on Asia and global developments.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Practical guidance on regulatory compliance and implementation in Asia and beyond, including PPWR, EPR and the Global Plastics Treaty etc.
• Sustainable material innovations, including paper-based packaging, EPS alternatives, PCR plastics, flexible packaging, and lightweighting
• Sustainable barrier coatings
• Paper vs plastics
• Moulded fibre packaging
• Recycling vs composting
• Reuse/refill
• AI-enabled solutions
• Real-world case studies and success stories
• Circular economy initiatives and collective action to improve recycling outcomes
• Green finance, market adoption of sustainable materials, and consumer willingness to pay

Deadline for submissions: Friday 13th Feb 2026

Please submit your abstract via the form below. 

Should you have any questions, please contact the conference producer Nancy Yao at nyao@smithers.com or on +86 180 5109 2296.