Agenda

3:00 PM
Check in, grab your badge, and get ready for an incredible event experience!
 
4:00 PM
Start the event with insights from the industry's leading voice! Join the Chief Editor of Packaging World as we set the stage for a dynamic conference filled with innovation, collaboration, and actionable strategies for the future of packaging.
Matt Reynolds
4:15 PM
This session explores cutting-edge behavioral science insights that drive sustainable packaging choices and recycling habits.
Shira Abel
4:45 PM
Discover how AI-powered sorting and cross-sector partnerships are driving up aluminum can recovery rates at MRFs, meeting sustainability goals and EPR demands.
Scott Breen Megan Daum JD Ambati
5:15 PM
Get firsthand insights on the evolving U.S. EPR landscape from Jeff Fielkow, CEO of Circular Action Alliance, including funding priorities, policy developments, and circular economy strategies.
Jeff Fielkow
6:00 PM
Kick off the event with great conversations, refreshing drinks, and new connections!
 
6:00 AM
Start your day feeling refreshed and energized with a guided yoga session.
 
7:00 AM
Fuel up for the day while engaging in thought-provoking discussions on topics that matter most to you.
 
7:30 AM
 
Larine Urbina
 
Rebecca Marquez
8:45 AM
 
Kory Nook
9:45 AM
 
Matthew Wright
 
Chris Schmidt
10:15 AM
Leverage this networking time to participate in one-on-one meetings and collaborate with peers, experts, and suppliers from all facets the packaging industry.
 
11:00 AM
 
Marissa Lundberg
11:15 AM
 
Jon Hursey
11:30 AM
 
Ryan Smith Madeline Tien
12:00 PM
Enjoy a delicious meal while making valuable connections with fellow attendees.
 
1:30 PM
 
Matt Reynolds
1:45 PM
Discover how AI, robotics, and data-driven insights at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) are reshaping recyclability—and what it means for the future of CPG packaging design.
Jeff Snyder Justin Davis Joaquin Mariel Jim Marcinko
3:00 PM
 
Jonathan Quinn Matt Reynolds
3:30 PM
Leverage this networking time to participate in one-on-one meetings and collaborate with peers, experts, and suppliers from all facets the packaging industry.
 
4:15 PM
 
Brandon Barr
4:30 PM
Recycling labels are evolving—are yours keeping up? Discover how How2Recycle is adapting to regulatory shifts, consumer expectations, and material changes to create clearer, more actionable disposal instructions for the future.
Paul Nowak
5:00 PM
Wrap up the day with great company, drinks, and engaging conversations!
 
6:00 AM
Start your day feeling refreshed and energized with a guided yoga session.
 
7:00 AM
Fuel up for the day while enjoying some informal networking time with your peers.
 
 
Scott Breen
 
Cory Connors
 
Jeff Snyder
8:00 AM
 
Paul Nowak Joe Dages John Hewitt
8:45 AM
 
Matt Reynolds Jeff Bezzo
9:30 AM
 
Duncan Flack
 
 
 
John Hewitt
10:00 AM
Leverage this networking time to participate in one-on-one meetings and collaborate with peers, experts, and suppliers from all facets the packaging industry.
 
10:30 AM
 
Alejandro Medina Guido Kollbach
10:45 AM
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is officially here—are you ready?
Jason Bergquist
11:00 AM
 
 
11:15 AM
 
Kristin Taylor Gaspard Duthilleul
11:45 AM
Wrap up the event with key takeaways and a look ahead to what’s next in packaging innovation!
Matt Reynolds