Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA 2026
A two-day forum in Chicago, USA, where packaging industry leaders discuss regulation, circularity and the commercial case for sustainable packaging innovation.
- Dates
- October 27–28, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, USA
- Early-bird savings
- $200 off by October 2
- Attendance
- 100+ experts and stakeholders
TL;DR
- The Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA 2026 runs October 27–28 in Chicago, USA.
- Registering by October 2 saves $200 on the conference pass, and downloading the event brochure saves another $100.
- More than 50 speakers appear on the agenda, which covers packaging regulation, circularity, material markets and the commercial case for sustainable packaging innovation.
- The forum gathers 100+ experts and stakeholders from brands and across the value chain for two days of dialogue in a deliberately PowerPoint-free, roundtable format.
About
The Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA is part of Innovation Forum's sustainable packaging series, which runs biannual in-person forums in Europe and North America alongside webinars and podcasts. Innovation Forum, the organizer, is a UK-registered company (Reg No. 08927832). The 2026 edition adds an optional pre-conference 'Day 0' site visit to TerraCycle's North American Operations Center in Aurora on October 26, exclusive to forum attendees and limited in capacity.
Who you'll find in the room
Brands, retailers & manufacturers
Attendees come from brands, retailers and manufacturing companies.
Policy makers, NGOs, suppliers & investors
Past editions have drawn policy makers, NGOs, suppliers, retailers, brands and investors from across the packaging industry.
What attendees say
“Very insightful and impactful forum, allowing for good conversations. The topics covered were very relevant, the absence of PowerPoints made discussions very interactive, and my objectives to learn and network were met.”
“The event brought together a strong mix of knowledgeable, senior attendees in an intimate setting that encouraged meaningful conversations. I achieved my goal of gaining practical insights into regulatory challenges and understanding the key issues shaping the industry.”
Questions people ask
7 answeredSustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA 2026 runs October 27–28, 2026 in Chicago, USA. An optional pre-conference site visit takes place October 26.
The organizer states the forum brings together 100+ key experts and stakeholders from leading brands and across the value chain. More than 50 speakers are on the 2026 agenda.
The 2026 forum is held in Chicago, USA, October 27–28. A specific venue name has not been published; an optional Day 0 site visit is held at TerraCycle's North American Operations Center in Aurora on October 26.
Register by October 2 to save $200 on the conference pass, or download the event brochure to save $100; the organizer has not published a full list price.
Attendees come from brands, retailers and manufacturing companies across the packaging value chain. Past editions have drawn policy makers, NGOs, suppliers, retailers, brands and investors.
It is most useful for sustainability and packaging leads at brands, retailers and manufacturers who want candid, senior-level discussion, since the forum gathers 100+ experts over two days in roundtables and panels without PowerPoint and adds a TerraCycle site visit on Day 0. Suppliers hoping for a large exhibit floor or a broad sales audience, and anyone wanting slide-based technical training, would get less from a small discussion-led event.
Attendees at corporate sustainability forums usually wear business casual, with a blazer or smart layers for Chicago's cool late October weather. Closed, comfortable shoes suit the Day 0 site visit.
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