Conference Overview

Join industry leaders across three dynamic stages, where cutting-edge ideas and practical strategies come to life – helping you stay ahead in the evolving world of packaging.

Discover the 2025 agenda
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Discover solutions, shape the future of packaging – just for you

This year, Packaging Innovations & Empack brought together industry leaders, bold ideas, and cutting-edge solutions – all designed to tackle the biggest challenges in packaging today. From thought-provoking debates to hands-on innovation, our 2025 line-up delivered insights that empowered businesses to think smarter and stay ahead.

And we’re already planning what’s next.

In 2026, expect even more industry leaders, fresh ideas, and cutting-edge solutions to help you stay ahead. Details are coming soon – stay tuned!

Register your interest now to be the first to hear about the 2026 line-up.

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Explore three focused stages

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

A view of end-to-end supply chain processes, from Packaging Innovations, Empack, Contract Pack & Fulfilment, to label & print, software systems, and more.

Innovation & Design

Our continued Packaging innovations hub of expert design perspectives, with a view to the most innovative and future-forward concepts.

Circular Economy

Can sustainability in packaging be defined by the objective to move toward a circular economy? Experts consider key elements of production, consumption, and waste management.
Discover the 2025 speakers

Being able to attend the talks and educate yourself about up and coming policies, as well as raise your own concerns in a completely impartial environment is a great way to be able to educate and upskill yourself. I can’t recommend the show enough!

Ben Fiennes, Packaging Technologist

Waitrose

It’s nice to come to the show to network with everyone, see the latest innovations and celebrate successes. I’m glad I was able to bring value to the audience and share my expertise with people that are starting out in the industry.

Sophia Waywell, Innovation Manager

Chiva Brothers – Pernod Ricard

2025 Speaker Gallery

Get in touch!

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James Montero MacColl

Senior Marketing Manager

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Casey McHugh

Casey McHugh

Conference & Community Manager

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Georgina Kantor

Georgina Kántor

Marketing Execvutive

+44 (0)20 3196 4392

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EPR – are you ready?
10:30 am - 11:00 am
 - Circular Economy Co-Sponsored by OPRL & LXD
Margaret Bates, Managing Director, OPRL

 

OPRL

 

The Sustainability of Paper Packaging - What is essential?
10:45 am - 11:15 am
 - Innovation & Design Co-Sponsored by Ecomlr & The Navigator Company
Carla Tavares, Regional Marketing Manager, The Navigator Company

 

Maria Sereno Soares, Brand Manager, The Navigator Company

 

Martyn Eustace, Chairman, Two Sides

 

Open Collaboration and the Future of the Supply Chain: A conversation with Glowcroft Contract Packing and Nulogy
11:00 am - 11:30 am
 - Supply Chain Sponsored by Nulogy
Josephine Coombe, Managing Director, Nulogy

 

Steve Tarrant, Chairman, Glowcroft Contract Packing

 

Circular Economy Defined
11:15 am - 11:45 am
 - Circular Economy Co-Sponsored by OPRL & LXD
George Cole, Director, Resource Futures

 

Global Events Packaging Trends Tracker
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
 - Innovation & Design Co-Sponsored by Ecomlr & The Navigator Company
Paul Jenkins, Founder & Managing Director, The PackHub

 

The future of reusable packaging with the experts and pioneers in the reuse revolution
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
 - Circular Economy Co-Sponsored by OPRL & LXD
Ben Patten, Founder, Dizzie

 

Helen Clements, Innovation Lead, Unpackaged Innovations LTD

 

Katherine Fleet, Head of Sustainability and Circularity, RECOUP

 

Wayne Barron, Founder, Rethink Packaging

 

Fireside chat: A Founders Journey into Sustainable Materials, Packaging, & Supply Chain challenges, from Entrepreneur of the year 2022
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
 - Supply Chain Sponsored by Nulogy
Kat Pither, Founder, Yogi Bare

 

Parisa Maleki, Content Manager, Easyfairs

 

KEYNOTE: Changemaking Beauty for the Planet
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
 - Innovation & Design Co-Sponsored by Ecomlr & The Navigator Company
Mia Kennedy, Acting Lead Packaging Designer, The Body Shop

 

Managing Packaging Sustainability Everyday
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
 - Supply Chain Sponsored by Nulogy
Gillian Garside-Wight, Consulting Director, Aura

 

HEADLINE SPEAKER: The journey of the Innocent brand
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
 - Innovation & Design Co-Sponsored by Ecomlr & The Navigator Company
Tim Dorsett, Communications Manager, Innocent Drinks

 

KEYNOTE: How to Design for a Greener world?
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
 - Circular Economy Co-Sponsored by OPRL & LXD
Mark Van Iterson, Global Director Design & Sustainability, Heineken International

 

ECOMMERCE & FULFILMENT: The Benefits of working with 3rd Party Suppliers in E-Commerce and Fulfilment during an Economic Downturn
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
 - Supply Chain Sponsored by Nulogy
Anita Donohoe, Group MD, Kinaxia Logistics & Fulfilment

 

Emma Verkaik, Membership & Marketing Director, BCMPA

 

Laura Palmer, Business Development Director, PHL Group

 

Neil Daniells, CEO, Prolog Fulfilment

 

Creating Belief
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
 - Innovation & Design Co-Sponsored by Ecomlr & The Navigator Company
Bronwen Westrip, Creative Director, JDO

 

Ed Silk, Global Head of Strategy, JDO

 

Panel Discussion: The Big Responsibility Debate Part 1: Can we keep costs under control
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
 - Circular Economy Co-Sponsored by OPRL & LXD
Jane Bevis, Executive Chair, OPRL

 

Jon Brookes, Partnerships Director, Ecosurety

 

Martin Kersh, Executive Director, FPA

 

Roxy Walker, Packaging Professional

 

Stuart Lendrum, Head of Packaging, Quality & Food Safety, Iceland

 

KEYNOTE: Warburtons - Retaining its heritage in the 21st century
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
 - Innovation & Design Co-Sponsored by Ecomlr & The Navigator Company
Lucy Shepherd, Head of Packaging, Warburtons

 

IOM3 x Mercury Search & Selection Presents: Future Trailblazer
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
 - Circular Economy Co-Sponsored by OPRL & LXD
Dani Novick, Director, Mercury Search & Selection

 

Ian Roe, Director, Mercury Search & Selection

 

Jude Allan, Chair, IOM3 Packaging Group

Chair at IOM3

How can we use automation to drive sustainability
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
 - Supply Chain Sponsored by Nulogy
George Thompson, Robotic Systems Sales Manager, Güdel & Chairman at BARA

 

Eat My Words
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
 - Innovation & Design Co-Sponsored by Ecomlr & The Navigator Company
Spencer Buck, Chief Creative Officer & Founder, Taxi Studio

 

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