Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA Returns to Chicago in October

The Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA is set to return to Chicago on 28–29 October 2025, bringing together more than 40 senior executives, sustainability experts, and key stakeholders from across the packaging value chain.

The two-day event will explore scalable innovation in circular packaging, covering key themes such as material choice, regulatory changes, and commercially viable design. Attendees will gain insights into how packaging innovation can drive brand value, future-proof businesses, and support climate goals.

Confirmed speakers include representatives from Kraft Heinz, Amazon, Amcor, Molson Coors Beverage Company, The Estée Lauder Companies, Lush, TerraCycle, Chick-fil-A, Tosca Packaging, Kenvue, Honeywell, and The Recycling Partnership, with more to be announced.

Topics on the agenda include:

• The commercial case for packaging sustainability

• Navigating new and evolving legislation

• Balancing availability, cost and sustainability in material choices

• Commercialising R&D breakthroughs

• Reusable, returnable and refillable formats

• Consumer-centric packaging design

• Packaging’s role in climate action

• US EPR implementation

• Human rights and legal risks in the value chain

New for 2025 are interactive formats designed to encourage knowledge-sharing and practical engagement:

• Solutions Hub: Panel-led discussions with audience-led deep dives

• Innovation Zone: A networking space showcasing cutting-edge solutions

• Roundtables: Collaborative workshops tackling cross-sector sustainability challenges

For more information and the full agenda, visit the conference website.