September 28 – 29th, 2026  |  San Diego, CA

Mark your calendars and save the date for SPC Advance 2026! Building off of our successful SPC Advance 2025 in Boston, we will see how we continue to regroup, recharge, and respond to challenges facing the sustainable packaging space. Join us as we convene thought leaders to help provide you with actionable takeaways to tackle those challenges head on.

 

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Why Attend SPC Advance?

Networking

Creating a unique pre-competitive space to foster connection and encourage collaboration for organizations to identify and work toward shared sustainability goals.

Community Engagement

By breaking down barriers to build bridges, we create a strong sense of community centered around advancing sustainability throughout the entire supply chain.

Educator

Ranging from foundational to advanced, our role as educators is crucial when many professionals, as the only sustainability expert in their organization, rely on our programs for guidance.

Authenticity

Reflected in our programs, resources, and communications, we deliver difficult truths, stand firm in our positions, and we facilitate honest discussions.

What To Expect

What is SPC Advance?

From policy evolution to breakthroughs in design, carbon reduction, recovery systems, and material advancements, this event is a deep dive into what’s next—and how we get there. Join us as we explore critical topics like Innovation & Collaboration, Policy, Carbon Reduction & LCA, and Recovery & PCR. 

The future of sustainable packaging won’t be written in isolation. It will be shaped by partnerships, shared vision, and courageous leadership. Let’s rise to meet this watershed moment, together.

Sponsors

Thank you to our Sponsors that help make this event possible.

Featured Speakers

Take a peek into a few of our featured speakers who will be attending this year.

Dr. Jonathan Foley

Executive Director
Project Drawdown

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Andrew Winston

Global Expert on Megatrends and Sustainable Business

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Andrew Dent

EVP of Research
Material ConneXion

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Diandra Marizet Esparza

Co-Founder and Director of Impact
Intersectional Environmentalist

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David Linich

Principal, Sustainability
PwC

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Jose Padilla

Industrial Design Director
Marks

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James Piper

Author, The Rubbish Book

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Rick Smith

President
Canadian Climate Institute

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Robbie Staniforth

Innovation and Policy Director
Ecosurety

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Brian Swett

Chief Climate Officer
City of Boston

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Dr. Noelle Trent

President and CEO
Museum of African American History

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venue

Town & Country Resort

For SPC Advance 2026, we will call the Town & Country Resort in San Diego California home. Take 23 acres in bustling Mission Valley, add boundless fun, fantastic food, and a cool SoCal charisma—this is Town and Country Resort. A California icon mingling mid-century nostalgia with of-the-moment amenities and experiences. And, your newest happy place, where good times and good vibes will have you smiling from ear to ear—inside, outside, or poolside.

SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

Our Impact

While any event with attendees hailing from across continents comes with a carbon emissions impact, we make a concerted effort to maximize our SPC events’ sustainability. 

Our key event sustainability initiatives include:

  • Serving only vegetarian or vegan meals to reduce carbon
  • Eliminating single-use cups at events and encouraging attendees to bring and use reusable water bottles
  • Sourcing event signage from recycled materials, and recycling those materials at the event’s end
  • Encouraging attendees to practice sustainable transportation during the event by carpooling, taking public transportation, or walking
  • Diverting food waste to the hotel’s venue partner

Register by September 28th!


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