2026 Abstract Submission Now Open!

We're looking for a group of dynamic and diverse experts within the sustainable packaging community to present at Sustainability in Packaging 2026.

Speaking at the conference begins by submitting an abstract on one of the suggested topics below:

• Sustainable sourcing and onshoring
• Global Plastics Treaty
• Canadian legislation on plastics registry
• Feedback on Oregon EPR reporting
• Retailer standards beyond EPR
• Retailer collaboration on Re-use-Refill
• Sustainability agenda under the new US administration
• What brands are doing about EPR
• What do brands want to see from packaging suppliers in the future
• Material health
• Investments in packaging innovation startups
• Climate Change
• Low carbon materials
• Packaging digitalization
• Examples of "how" companies have been successful in reducing plastic use
• Over of microplastics and the impact on packaging
• OR, another idea from YOU!

For any questions on topics and deadlines, or difficulties submitting, please email Brittany Onslow, the conference producer, at bonslow@smithers.com

Submit Your Abstract!