The Packaging Recycling Summit unites leaders from across the circular packaging value chain — CPG brands, materials suppliers, reprocessors, MRFs, retailers, and policymakers — to explore real-world solutions for advancing packaging recovery and circularity.
Over three days, attendees will gain practical strategies, insights, and connections to tackle today’s most pressing challenges in sustainable packaging design, material selection, collection, and recycling infrastructure.
Why Attend in 2026
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Connect with peers and experts from every sector of the packaging ecosystem to accelerate progress on recyclability goals.
- Focused, Actionable Content: Learn how to align packaging design with recovery systems, navigate new and emerging policies, and apply the latest recycling innovations.
- Brand Innovation Case Studies: Hear from leading companies sharing firsthand results from pilots, redesigns, and partnerships that are moving the needle.
- Networking That Works: Built-in opportunities — from structured 1:1 meetings to interactive networking activities — ensure you meet the right people.
What You’ll Experience
- Expert-Led Sessions on EPR, PCR integration, labeling, AI in sorting, advanced recycling, and infrastructure investment.
- More Interactive Roundtables on topics like overcoming supply chain barriers to recycled content and increasing consumer participation.
- Keynotes & Spotlights offering a 360° perspective on circular packaging from global brands, innovators, and policy leaders.
Why Rosemont, IL
Located minutes from O’Hare International Airport, Rosemont offers unmatched convenience for national and international attendees, along with a modern conference setting at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel — perfect for high-value learning and collaboration.
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