Agenda

2:00 PM
Check in, grab your badge, and get ready for an incredible event experience!
Cottonwood Foyer
 
 
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.
Ballroom
Matt Reynolds
 
4:15 PM
This session explores cutting-edge behavioral science insights that drive sustainable packaging choices and recycling habits.
Ballroom
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.
Ballroom
JD Ambati Scott Breen Megan Daum Matt Reynolds
 
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.
Ballroom
jeffrey fielkow Matt Reynolds
 
6:00 PM
Kick off the event with great conversations, refreshing drinks, and new connections!
Pavilion
 

6:00 AM
Start your day feeling refreshed and energized with a guided yoga session.
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club
 
 
7:00 AM
Fuel up for the day while engaging in thought-provoking discussions on topics that matter most to you.
Las Colinas
 
 
7:30 AM
 
Las Colinas
Rebecca Marquez
 
 
Las Colinas
Chris Coady
 
 
Las Colinas
Larine Urbina
 
8:45 AM
 
Ballroom
Kory Nook
 
9:15 AM
 
Ballroom
Chris Schmidt Nate McCrary Lisa Huett
 
9:45 AM
 
Ballroom
Alex Clark
 
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.
Ballroom Foyer
 
 
11:00 AM
 
Ballroom
Marissa Lundberg
 
11:15 AM
 
Ballroom
Jon Hursey
 
11:30 AM
 
Ballroom
Ryan Smith Madeline Tien
 
12:00 PM
Enjoy a delicious meal while making valuable connections with fellow attendees.
Pavilion
 
 
1:30 PM
 
Ballroom
Matt Reynolds
 
2:00 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.
Ballroom
jeff snyder Jim Marcinko Joaquin Mariel Justin Davis Matt Reynolds
 
3:00 PM
 
Ballroom
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.
Ballroom Foyer
 
 
4:15 PM
 
Ballroom
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.
Ballroom
Paul Nowak
 
5:00 PM
Wrap up the day with great company, drinks, and engaging conversations!
Pavilion
 

6:00 AM
Pedal your way to peak energy with a rhythm-fueled spin session designed to energize and empower.
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club
 
 
7:00 AM
Fuel up for the day while enjoying some informal networking time with your peers.
Ballroom
 
 
 
Ballroom
Scott Breen
 
 
Ballroom
Cory Connors
 
 
Ballroom
jeff snyder
 
8:00 AM
 
Ballroom
Matt Reynolds John Hewitt Joe Dages Paul Nowak
 
8:45 AM
 
Ballroom
Jeff Bezzo Matt Reynolds
 
9:30 AM
 
Carpenter
John Hewitt
 
 
Cottonwood
Kurt Kurzawa
 
 
Fairway Ranch
Ryan Stolzenbach Duncan Flack
 
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.
Ballroom Foyer
 
 
10:30 AM
 
Ballroom
Alejandro Medina Guido Kollbach
 
10:45 AM
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is officially here—are you ready?
Ballroom
Jason Bergquist

11:00 AM
 
Ballroom
Thomas Osip
 
11:15 AM
 
Ballroom
Gaspard Duthilleul Kristin Taylor
 
11:45 AM
Wrap up the event with key takeaways and a look ahead to what’s next in packaging innovation!
Ballroom
Matt Reynolds