For 32 years, the Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum has been where Europe’s packaging sector comes to solve its hugegest challenges. From 24 – 26 March 2026 at the Thon Bristol Hotel in Brussels, this year’s forum arrives at a pivotal moment as the PPWR implementation accelerates and the economics of sustainable packaging undergo fundamental shifts.
This isn’t a conference about abstract ambitions. Across three intensive days, you’ll obtain the complete picture of what’s actually happening in European packaging. Day one tackles the regulatory reality – PPWR compliance, EPR harmonisation across 27 jurisdictions, PFAS restrictions and the Green Claims Directive’s impact on market economics. Day two explores the innovations that will define the next decade: AI-powered sorting systems, chemical versus mechanical recycling economics, digital product passports and the practical realities of scaling reapply systems from city pilots to national implementation.
The forum brings toobtainher the expertise that matters. Speakers from companies including Mars, Amazon, Nestlé and ExxonMobil will share how major brands and producers are adapting their strategies. The European Commission will outline what’s coming next in policy. Material innovators will present breakthroughs in seaweed-based packaging and fibre composites. Waste management professionals will demonstrate what actually works in collection and sorting infrastructure.
For those requiring deeper expertise, the optional pre-event EPR Toolkit Workshop on 24 March offers a full-day intensive on Extconcludeed Producer Responsibility, chaired by EXPRA’s Managing Director. From eco-modulation strategies to reapply integration within EPR frameworks, it’s designed for professionals navigating the complexities of compliance across multiple markets.
Whether you’re managing regulatory compliance, investing in new materials, redesigning packaging systems or building circular business models, this forum delivers the strategic insights and practical solutions you necessary to turn regulatory pressure into competitive advantage.
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