Our News & Events hub

Stay informed with the latest updates and insights on key topics shaping the future of packaging and sustainability. From the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), we cover essential developments in policy, raw materials transition, Digital Product Passports (DPP), and advancements in design for recycling, collection, sorting, and recycling of packaging

Check back regularly for updates on industry events, webinars, and conferences that bring together stakeholders to discuss challenges and innovations in sustainable packaging. 

News

Events

22 January 2025
Vienna (Austria)
Advances in Safety Assessment of Packaging Materials

https://www.fh-campuswien.ac.at/

23 January 2025
Utrecht (Netherlands)
CPNL Open Call Launch & New Year's Reception

https://circularplasticsnl.org/en

28 January 2025
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
True Price Festival 2025

https://dezwijger.nl/programma/true-price-festival-2025

https://trueprice.org/

28-29 January 2025
Paris (France)
Paris Packaging Week

https://www.parispackagingweek.com/en/

4-5 February 2025
Brussels (Belgium)
PetCore Annual Conference

https://www.petcoreeuropeannualconference.org/

agenda-2025 

12-13 February 2025
Birmingham (UK)
Packaging Innovations - Empack

https://www.packagingbirmingham.com/

13 February 2025
Gorinchem (Netherlands)
Circular Plastic NL - Recycling of Food Packaging

https://circularplasticsnl.org/

13 February 2025
Doorn (Netherlands)
Symposium: Digitale(re) afvalinzameling als boost voor de Circulaire Economie

https://www.vconsyst.com

17-20 February 2025
Noordwijk (Netherlands)
GS1 Global Forum 2025
GS1 Global Forum

To register, or for more information:  https://forum.gs1.org/

19 February 2025
Online - webinar
Circular City Advisory (CCA) and Circular Project Advisory (CPA) programmes

https://advisory.eib.org/about/circular-city-centre.htm

19 February 2025
Utrecht (Netherlands)
BioBased Circular: Ekoo scheme information meeting

https://www.biobasedcircular.com/

26 February 2025
Online
Results of the Connected Packaging Survey 2025

Organised by: Appetite Creative 

The 2025 Connected Packaging Survey Results are in, and we’re revealing game-changing insights that will shape the future of packaging today! 📊📦

Join global industry leaders as they break down:
- The latest consumer engagement data & ROI metrics 📈
- Emerging tech trends reshaping packaging innovation 🚀
- Success stories from top global brands 🌍
- Strategic implementation roadmaps to drive results ✅

Expert Speakers:
- Alice Rackley (Polytag)
- Andrew Manly (AIPIA)
- Güneri Tugcu (Rpac)
- Dom Guinard (DigiMarc)

27 February 2030
Online
Advancements in recycling of bioplastics series (EUPB)

Organised by European Bioplastics e.V.
https://www.european-bioplastics.org/

4-6 March 2025
Rotterdam (Netherlands)
GO CIRCULAR 6th Business Summit

To register, or for more information:

https://globuc.com/go-circular/

5 March 2025
Webinar
Webinar Amcor: The final PPWR is changing the world of packaging - are you ready?

To register:

https://insights.amcor.com/ppwr-update-march-2025

10 March 2025
Wageningen (Netherlands)
Opportunities for biobased and biodegradable plastics in the PPWR

https://www.wur.nl/

12 March 2025
Bristol (UK)
Global Reuse Summit 2025

https://www.refill.org.uk/global-reuse-summit-2025

12-13 March 2025
Cologne (Germany)
Cellulose Fibres Conference

https://cellulose-fibres.eu/

12-13 March 2025
Düsseldorf (Germany)
Circular Valley Convention

https://cvc-duesseldorf.com/

12-13 March 2025
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Packaging Worx

Agenda: https://packagingworx.io/agenda/

12-13 March 2025
Cologne (Germany)
Sustainable Future Summit

https://inventu.eu/icmsummit/

17-22 March 2025
Sub Label
Circular Economy Week

https://deweekvandecirculaireeconomie.nl/

19 March 2025
Brussels |(Belgium)
The European Climate Pact flagship event 2025: Together in action

https://climate-pact.europa.eu/

20 March 2025
Leeuwarden (Netherlands)
National Conference Circular Economy

https://www.nederlandcirculairin2050.nl/

20 March 2025
Nieuwegein (Netherlands)
Gemeentelijk Grondstoffencongres (VNG-NVRD)

https://gemeentelijkgrondstoffencongres.nl/

20 March 2025
Amersfoort (Netherlands)
Stichting Positieve Impact

https://positieveimpact.nu/event/

25-27 March 2025
Brussels (Belgium)
Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum 2025

https://informaconnect.com/packaging-waste-sustainability/?vip_code=EXPRA2025

26-27 March 2025
Darmstadt (Germany)
Praxisforum Kunststoffrezyklate

https://www.kunststoffrezyklate.de/de/programm-2025.html

27 March 2025
Webinar
Unpacking the EU Omnibus Proposal

Register

1-2 April 2025
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Plastic Recycling Show Europe (PRSE)

https://prseventeurope.com/prseurope2025/en

2-3 April 2025
Den Bosch (Netherlands)
Empack

https://www.empack.nl/en/

2-3 April 2025
Den Bosch (Netherlands)
Packaging Innovations

https://www.empack.nl/en/packaging-innovations

6-7 May 2025
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum

https://www.innovationforum.co.uk/conferences/sustainable-packaging-eu

7-8 May 2025
Brussels (Belgium)
Contact-sensitive plastics conference (CFREP)

https://cfrep.eu/

13-14 May 2025
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
The Future of Food and Beverage

https://www.innovationforum.co.uk/conferences/the-future-of-food

Agenda 

27-28 May 2025
Dijon & Beaune (France)
PETCORE EUROPE's Thermoforms Conference

https://www.petcore-europe.org/ 

10-12 June 2025
Bologna (Italy)
Waste Management Europe Exhibition & Conference 2025

https://booking.wme-expo.com/product/wme-2025-visitor-badge/

23-25 September 2025
Nürnberg (Germany)
Fachpack

https://www.fachpack.de/en

8-15 October 2025
Düsseldorf (Germany)
K 2025

https://www.k-online.com/

10-12 November 2025
Utrecht (Netherlands)
Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025

https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2025/

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