Partnership & Collaboration
At GreenBlue we believe that the complex challenges of sustainability require diverse perspectives and coordinated efforts. We value the creation of pre-competitive spaces where stakeholders across the value chain can come together to address the issues that affect us all. Our events and programs are designed to foster connections, facilitate knowledge sharing, and enable collective problem-solving. Stay tuned for announcements of partner events in 2026!
FPA 2026 FlexForward® Conference
September 15-17, 2026 | The Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee, WI
At the FPA 2026 FlexForward® Conference, attendees will explore the trends, pressures, and strategies redefining the flexible packaging landscape through industry updates and collaborative discussions with key industry stakeholders, including brand owners and trade associations. FlexForward® 2026 is designed for flexible packaging professionals across the value chain, including converters, suppliers, brand owners, recyclers, and industry partners looking to better understand the policies, market dynamics, sustainability pressures, and innovations shaping the future of packaging. The Conference is open to FPA members and non-members.
Don’t miss your opportunity to gain actionable insights, exchange ideas with peers, and build connections that extend well beyond the conference.
Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA
October 27–28, 2026 | Chicago
SPC will be supporting Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA 2026, a two-day business conference bringing together key stakeholders from across the packaging and waste value chain to explore how packaging innovation can unlock long-term business value.
As organisations move beyond viewing packaging as a cost centre, the forum will examine how decisions around materials, design and end-of-life can drive efficiency, support compliance and create new market opportunities. With increasing regulatory pressure and shifting consumer expectations, the event focuses on practical strategies to align sustainability with commercial performance.
Register and save 10% by using the discount code SPC10 during the registration process.
Retail Council of Canada’s Retail Sustainability Conference
October 27-28, 2026
Retail Council of Canada’s Retail Sustainability Conference returns on October 27–28, 2026 in Toronto, gathering retailers, manufacturers, and changemakers from across North America.
Day one features half-day workshops, designed for deeper dives into priority sustainability challenges, followed by a networking reception to connect peers across the ecosystem. The full-day conference on October 28 will spotlight practical strategies, collaborative approaches and the innovations moving the industry forward. The event concludes the first-ever Retail Sustainability Excellence Awards Gala, celebrating the organizations and leaders driving measurable impact across the sector.
Sustainable Packaging Summit
November 10-12 2026
The Sustainable Packaging Summit returns on 10 – 12 November 2026, taking place once again at the Beatrix Theatre at the Jaarbeurs Event and Exhibition Centre in Utrecht. The Summit will once again serve as the global stage for the future of packaging. After last year’s record-breaking attendance and extraordinary momentum, the 2026 edition is set to be our most influential yet, with forward-thinking content, world-leading speakers, top-tier exhibitors and a vibrant international community.
Use our exclusive discount code SPCATSPS for 15% off.
