Future Packaging Day 2025

Navigating change, creating impact

Join us on 13 November 2025 at Packworld, Oberwaltersdorf for a day of bold ideas and honest conversations about the future of packaging.
Connect with thought leaders from across the value chain, explore emerging trends, and shape what’s next — together.

Agenda

From thought-provoking keynotes to deep-dive breakout sessions and inspiring networking opportunities – here’s what you can expect at Future Packaging Day 2025.

🗓️ 13 November 2025 – Event Day

09:30–10:30
  Arrival, Registration & Welcome Coffee
10:30–11:10
  Opening & CEO Welcome (Beatrix Praeceptor, Greiner Packaging)
11:15–11:45
Keynote 1: Dennis Bankmann, Emerging Motif
PPWR & CEN Standards: Impact on Packaging Design
11:50–12:20
Keynote 2: Richard von Götze, Interzero
 Addressing the feedstock challenge
12:20–13:45
  Lunch & Innovation Exploration
13:45–14:15
  Breakout Sessions – Round 1*
14:25–14:55
  Breakout Sessions – Round 2*
14:55–15:25
  Coffee Break
15:25–15:55
  Keynote 3: James Bull, Tesco
  Insights from the retail sector on navigating change in packaging
16:00–16:30
  Keynote 4: Volker Muche, pacoon Sustainability Concepts
  Smart Solutions: How AI is Transforming Plastic Recycling
16:30–16:45
  Event Summary & Closing

_{*During registration, please select two of the six breakout sessions you would like to attend – one for each of the two rounds.}

During the breaks, we invite you to explore our exhibition area and stop by the Topic Islands to connect with our experts and discover brand-new insights on product innovations and key focus topics.

To ensure that as many companies as possible have the opportunity to participate, a maximum of two participants per company can register for the event.

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🍽️ Pre-Event Dinner

Join us for a relaxed evening of great food and even better company.

📅 Date: 12 November 2025
⌚️ Time: from 19:00
📍Location: Heuriger Habacht
👞 Dress code: Smart casual – feel free to dress comfortably for a cozy evening at the Heuriger.
✍️ Note: Participation is free of charge. Please register separately via the event form until October 1, latest.

Meet Your Host – Daniel Cronin

Daniel has been guiding our customer events with his expert moderation for many years. Known for his engaging style, Daniel ensures a seamless flow of inspiring conversations throughout the event.

About Him

Daniel Cronin is a renowned keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and moderator known for his dynamic stage presence and deep insights into innovation and startups. With years of experience on stage and in the startup ecosystem, he brings energy, expertise, and a unique ability to connect people and ideas.

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Legal Compliance Statement for Participants

The Future Packaging Day is intended solely for the professional exchange and training of the participants. This event is not intended to influence the competitive decisions of independent companies and their representatives participating in this event, nor to restrict competition between companies/representatives or vis-à-vis third parties in any way. Any discussions or agreements that could violate applicable law, in particular antitrust and competition law (such as those relating to customers, prices or markets), are therefore prohibited.