The countdown is nearly over. Corrugated Week 2026 kicks off Monday, September 28 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. With the show right around the corner, here are a few highlights, reminders and details to keep in mind.
A good place to start is the Corrugated Week Event App. Attendees can use it to build a personalized schedule and explore sessions, speakers and exhibitors before arriving, then use it throughout the week to navigate the conference, connect with fellow attendees and receive real-time updates. Once in Fort Worth, badges can be picked up at the event registration desk in the 13th Street Lobby of the Fort Worth Convention Center.
From there, it’s a busy few days. Two keynote presentations will anchor the general session programming, beginning Tuesday with Laurent Sellier, President and CEO of Smurfit Westrock North America. Sellier will share his perspective on the trends, challenges and opportunities reshaping the global corrugated industry. Will Cain, political analyst, columnist, sports commentator and host of “The Will Cain Show” on FOX News, will close out the conference with an outside perspective on the economic and cultural trends influencing American manufacturing and commerce.
Of course, not everything happening during Corrugated Week will take place inside the convention center.
Monday gets an early start with the Corrugated Classic Golf Tournament at Bear Creek Golf Course in Dallas. The tournament, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., is currently sold out, although attendees can still join the waitlist through registration.
Later, the off-site networking event at River Ranch Stockyards will offer attendees a chance to relax away from the conference, and break out the denim, sundresses, cowboy hats and boots for the occasion.
For the rest of the conference, official attire is business casual. A sweater or jacket may also come in handy in cooler session rooms. Outside is another story. The forecast is currently predicting highs of 89 to 102 degrees, and lows between 69 and 79 degrees.
The Omni Fort Worth Hotel is sold out, but TAPPI has provided several nearby lodging alternatives. Sunday night activities will still be hosted at the Omni.
Finally, while you’re making your Corrugated Week plans, don’t forget to pick up your copy of the Big Issue of Board Converting News, which will be available in print at the show and online first thing Monday morning.
