The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), an advocate and voice of the U.S. flexible packaging industry, has invited leaders from across the flexible packaging value chain to attend its 2026 FlexForward Conference, taking place September 15-17, 2026, at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Designed for converters, suppliers, brand owners, recyclers, and industry partners, FlexForward will deliver three days of education, networking, and collaboration focused on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of flexible packaging.
This year’s agenda is organized around four key themes:
Industry & Markets
Gain insights into the economic and market forces influencing the flexible packaging industry, including:
• State of FPA and the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry
• Polyethylene & Polypropylene Market Update
Policy & Regulation
Stay informed on the legislative and regulatory developments shaping business decisions and industry strategy, including:
• Federal and State Policy Updates
• Lobbying and Saving Democracy
• MAHA’s Influence on Flexible Packaging
• Post-Consumer Recycled Content: Challenges and Opportunities
Sustainability & Materials
Explore innovations, market trends, and practical solutions driving packaging sustainability, including:
• Eco-Modulation and Flexible Packaging Design: Industry Perspectives, Fees, and Case Studies
• Navigating Sustainability: Overcoming Packaging Industry Challenges on the Road to 2030
• Advanced Recycling and Mass Balance: A Necessary Frontier for Flexible Packaging
Collaboration & Leadership
Hear directly from brand owners on the critical supply chain support they need to turn sustainability goals into scalable, real-world packaging solutions.
• Brand Owner Spotlights
Registration is open. Additional program details, the full agenda, and registration information are available at https://www.flexpack.org/events/2026-flexforward-conference.
