On October 1, 2026, FoBPack 2026 – Future of BioPackaging 2026 will take place as a free international online event dedicated to sustainable, bio-based, recyclable, and circular packaging solutions.
The event brings together decision-makers, industry practitioners, brand owners, packaging experts, material developers, startups, investors, research institutions, and other stakeholders from across the packaging value chain.

The focus will be on the key questions currently shaping the market: Which sustainable packaging materials and applications will gain traction? How can functionality, scalability, and economic viability be combined? And what role will regulation, recyclability, resource efficiency, CO₂ reduction, and circular economy strategies play in enabling market-ready packaging solutions?

You can look forward to:

• Inspiring keynotes from industry, research, and technology experts
• Interactive panels offering space for exchange and discussion
• Diverse opportunities for networking with potential customers, suppliers, business partners, and other key stakeholders.

Whether you join as a participant, speaker, sponsor, or partner, FoB:Pack 2026 brings together innovation and market needs, promotes sustainable packaging solutions, and creates meaningful connections across the entire bio-based and circular packaging value chain.

This event is aimed at anyone who wants to play an active role in shaping the future of sustainable packaging — internationally, interdisciplinarily, and practically. It is designed for founders, innovation and sustainability managers, packaging experts, business developers, investors, and decision-makers from business, academia, and politics.

Whether from start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, large companies, research institutions, or political organizations — this event brings together key players from the field of bio-based and sustainable packaging and promotes the exchange of ideas on innovative materials, applications, markets, and circular solutions.

Would you like to take your business idea further and find the right partners? As a young, innovative company, you will meet investors who are specifically looking for future-oriented solutions in an inspiring environment. You will also meet established companies that share their experience and provide valuable market insights. Exchange ideas, make lasting contacts, and become part of a fast-growing innovation network.

Gain valuable insights into current market developments around bio-based and sustainable packaging solutions and get actively involved in the industry. The event offers SMEs the opportunity to network in a targeted manner, establish new business contacts, and gather ideas for future projects, products, and collaborations.

Experience how innovative approaches to sustainable packaging are put into practice. The event offers insights into market movements, material development, application potential, and transfer opportunities. It opens up new perspectives on the future of sustainable packaging — and creates space for exchange with stakeholders from different areas.

As a decision-maker, gain insights into current developments and market dynamics in the field of bio-based packaging, circular economy, and sustainable material solutions. Network with players who are driving the transition toward a sustainable packaging economy. Join the discussion and provide impetus for future-oriented packaging policy.

All times are in CEST.

Thursday, 01.10

Are you developing bio-based packaging materials, working on innovative applications for sustainable packaging, or offering strategic market and technology insights along the packaging value chain? Then share your expertise and help shape the program of Future of BioPackaging 2026.

We are looking for speakers from industry, packaging companies, material and chemical companies, brand owners, retailers, startups, and research institutions who can highlight innovations, contextualize technological developments, and offer new perspectives on the future of bio-based, recyclable, and circular packaging solutions.

Whether you present practical case studies on the development and processing of bio-based packaging materials, showcase new applications for food packaging, consumer goods, or industrial packaging, or provide insights into circular economy strategies, recyclability, regulation, scaling, and market trends — share your experience with an international professional audience. We expect several hundred participants from industry, technology, packaging, research, and the bioeconomy.

• Position yourself as a thought leader in the growing market for biopackaging and bio-based materials
• Reach an international and interdisciplinary professional audience
• Connect with companies, brands, startups, investors, and research institutions
• Present your ideas in keynotes and discussion panels
• Increase the visibility of your company, project, or innovation
• Contribute to the dialogue on sustainable materials and new value chains

We look forward to receiving your application!

Do you represent an association, network, research institution, or non-profit organization related to bio-based packaging, sustainable packaging solutions, circular economy, or the bioeconomy?

As a partner of FoB:Pack 2026, you increase the visibility of your organization within an international and interdisciplinary environment. Connect with professionals from industry, academia, policy, and business, and position yourself where the dialogue on sustainable packaging, circular economy solutions, and bio-based innovation takes place.

• Logo and link on our event website
• Visibility in our newsletter and on social media
• Mention in our event documents
• Partnership badge for your website & channels

• Placement of our logo with link on your website
• Promotion of the event via your channels (e.g. newsletter, social media)
• If possible: the inclusion of our event in your event calendar

Together, we create visibility for bio-based packaging and connect relevant stakeholders.

Do you run a specialized media outlet, platform, or editorial format focused on packaging, sustainable materials, circular economy, bio-based solutions, or the bioeconomy?

As a media partner, you gain visibility alongside leading experts from science, industry, and professional networks, while reaching a targeted and topic-focused audience.

• Logo and link on the event website in the “media partners” section
• Mention in our newsletter and on social media
• Visibility of your medium on relevant event materials and landing pages
• On request: editorial content or contact persons from our network

• Publication of an event notice or editorial article in your medium
• Inclusion of the event in your event calendar (if available)
• Linking to the event page via your channels

Interested in a media partnership with targeted specialist reach?