One of Corrugated Week’s most popular programs is returning in 2026 with an even bigger stage.
The What’s New sessions will once again give attendees a fast look at the latest products, technologies, and services entering the corrugated marketplace, but this year the presentations will move to the event’s General Sessions on September 29 and 30, putting the spotlight on innovation in front of the conference’s full audience.
Participating suppliers will each have seven minutes to introduce innovations launched since January 2025. Whether it’s a new product, an expanded service, or a fresh application for existing technology, the sessions are intended to give boxmakers a quick overview of developments that could make an impact in their operations.
For attendees, it’s an efficient way to discover new ideas. In just two sessions, they’ll hear from dozens of suppliers, gain insight into emerging technologies, and leave with a list of booths to visit for deeper conversations.
For exhibitors, the format offers an opportunity to put their latest work in front of a larger audience. The move to the main stage is expected to generate additional traffic to supplier booths while giving companies a platform to highlight the work they’ve been developing over the past year and a half.
Key dates to remember:
August 7 — Application deadline
August 14 — Presenters notified
September 18 — Final decks due to TAPPI/AICC
September 29–30 — What’s New Sessions at Corrugated Week
AICC/BCN Innovator of the Year
AICC supplier members still have time to apply for the the 2026 AICC/BCN Innovator of the Year Award.
This year’s competition features the non-machinery category, and companies are encouraged to submit innovations that add value to materials, finished products, or plant operations.
Entries are due Friday, August 14, and should be submitted to Chelsea May at cmay@AICCbox.org.
