Speakers at the February event discussed timely industry topics including sustainability, innovation, economics and growth.
Leaders from across the packaging ecosystem convened at The Packaging Conference, in its 19th year, in Austin, Texas, from Feb. 9-11, 2026.
Speakers from companies and organizations representing substrates including plastics, metals and fiber discussed timely industry topics spanning sustainability, innovation, economics and growth.
Here is Packaging Dive’s coverage from the event.
A recent spate of rPET facility closures follows a slightly premature ramp-up, said one converter. But renewed investment is needed to ensure “we still have an rPET industry on this continent,” according to NAPCOR. Read the full article ➔
Skeptics sparked debate about the value of extended producer responsibility for packaging at The Packaging Conference in Austin, Texas. Perhaps the only clear thing is that a lot is still unclear about the emerging legislation. Read the full article ➔
A speaker set off a firestorm at The Packaging Conference this week with a comment about sustainability efforts being a flop. But others believe reports of packaging sustainability's death may have been greatly exaggerated. Read the full article ➔
Lagging company growth has tamped down M&A activity, but that could shift this year, according to speakers from Perella Weinberg Partners at The Packaging Conference. 2026 is also expected to bring more take-private deals. Read the full article ➔
