"The 'do not miss' packaging sustainability event in Europe!" - Senior Expert Packaging Sustainability | Nestlé
About Sustainability in Packaging Europe
One of the most important functions of packaging will be increased sustainability. This push towards sustainable practices for packaging and a circular economy is a key influencer, focal point and primary benchmark for the packaging supply chain.
To address these future sustainability requirements, Smithers created
Sustainability in Packaging Europe - the only dedicated European packaging event designed to offer a 360 perspective on the key challenges and solutions the supply chain are faced with to evolve towards a circular economy.
After a hugely successful event in 2025 with over
650 attendees, this event offers attendees face-to-face networking, new solutions and the opportunity to create lasting partnerships with industry peers all in one place.
Be part of this recognised global community of packaging professionals online driving forward a circular economy within the supply chain by joining us on
6-8 October 2026 in
Barcelona!
Why attend?
Attendees will have an unmissable experience with high-quality content, expert speakers and unique networking opportunities. Highlights of the 2025 event included...
- Insights from speakers, panellists and moderators from the leading companies within packaging, including Schwarz Group, Aldi, Mondelez International, Mars, H&M, Lavazza to name a few
- A full second day with 3 interchangeable tracks
- Unmissable panel discussions covering pertinent topics impacting the industry today
- 10+ hours of networking with over 650 packaging
representatives across breaks, lunches and networking drinks
- An exhibition hall with leading companies
offering their latest solutions and services to increase the circularity of packaging
- Pre-conference workshops to extend learnings and networking opportunities
Sustainability in Packaging Europe 2026 returns to Barcelona next year across 6-8 October - register your interest now to be notified as soon as more information is avialable!
What have previous attendees said about the event?
94%
rated their event experience as excellent or above average
94%
rated the quality of networking as excellent or above average
94%
rated the profile of delegates as excellent or above average
88%
said they would return to the event in 2025
94% rated the quality of the agenda and speakers as excellent or above average
76% rated the opportunities to generate business as excellent or above average
"An excellent opportunity to focus on the strategic challenges of packaging sustainability with experts from all parts of the value chain"
- R&D European Packaging Sustainability Manager | Mondelez International
Who attends?
Just some of those who attended in 2025 included...
"A yearly flagship event if you want to learn about the strategies of companies leading innovations in packaging materials and sustainability"
- Packaging Projects Manager | AINIA
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