European Food & Beverage Plastic Packaging Summit 2025

December 3-4, 2025 - Porto, Portugal

European Food & Beverage Plastic Packaging Summit - the future of sustainable packaging solutions!

Join us on the 3rd and 4th of December 2025 in the vibrant city of Porto, Portugal, for an exceptional gathering of industry leaders and innovators.

The 9th annual summit will focus the industry's increasing challenge for innovation toward a sustainable future, looking at the best strategies for sustainable packaging including recyclability and packaging performance. Brands and retailers will share their thoughts on consumer experience and demands for the next generation of packaging and its place in the circular economy. Furthermore, the summit will feature thought-provoking discussions and interactive sessions aimed at propelling the industry forward.

Save the date - 3rd and 4th of December 2025 - and mark your calendar for this indispensable event. Network with peers, gain valuable knowledge, and discover the latest advancements in sustainable plastic packaging at the European Food & Beverage Plastic Packaging Summit in Porto, Portugal.

Key Topics

  • Market Outlook, Trends & Updates
  • Key developments in food & beverage plastic packaging
  • Understanding the new EU Packaging Waste Regulation
  • Innovative Packaging Designs
  • Optimising packaging for recycling and reuse
  • The Rise of Biodegradable Packaging
  • Aligning packaging practices across Europe
  • Latest advancements in sustainable packaging technology

Who Will Attend?

  • Heads of packaging, sustainability, waste, quality, environmental affairs & innovation from:
  • Brand owners - food & beverage
  • Retailers
  • Packaging manufacturers
  • Converters
  • Recycling plant owners
  • Brand owners, retailers, packaging manufacturers, converters

2025 Speakers

  • Achim Grefenstein, Senior VP Group R&D, Constantia Flexibles
  • Mike Baxter, External Affairs Director, Berry Global
  • Miguel Dora, General Manager, Saica
  • Lukasz Golebiowski, Key Account Manager Bio-based Plastics Europe, Braskem
  • Joachim Quoden, Managing Director, EXPRA
  • Antonella Cavazza, Associate Professor – Analytical Chemistry, University of Parma
  • Francois Chambon, Global Strategic Marketing Manager PE, ExxonMobil
  • Jerome Hertereau, Plastics Sustainability Manager EMEA, ExxonMobil
  • Husam Taha, Principal Analyst, Plastics Sustainability, Wood Mackenzie
  • Ola Ronaess, CEO, Circular Packaging Cluster
  • Annemarie Abbeel, Sustainable Packaging Manager, Fost Plus
  • Thomas de Meester, Head of Plastic films, EuPF
  • Peerada Samunual, Senior Analyst, SCG Chemicals
  • Bart Van Hoof, Global Marketing Manager Flexible Packaging, Sabic
  • Paolo Glerean, Head of Sales and Marketing – Aliplast & Chairman, RecyClass
  • Arjan Gerrits, Commercial Lead Sustainability, Shell
  • Alexandre Dangis, Vice-President Global Corporate Affairs, GreenDot
  • Dorothee Arns, Director General, FECC
  • Geoffrey Schouten, Program Manager Circular Plastics, ISPT

Please fill in your name and email to receive the Summit Agenda of this event.

Venue

Hilton Porto Gaia
R. de Serpa Pinto 124, 4400-307
Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Phone: +351 22 374 7500 
Website
Event details
Organizer :ACI
Event type :Conference
Attendance :Physical Event
Reference :ASDE-25453