APRIL 21 – 22, 2026
Museu de les Ciències, Valencia
PROGRAM
MeetingPack 2026 will take place on April 21 and 22 at the Museu de les Ciències in the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències. The two-day event will be structured around eight thematic blocks.
SESSION 1 Innovative materials for the production of sustainable packaging (I)
A session dedicated to the presentation of innovative and sustainable raw materials proposed as alternatives to conventional materials. The session will cover developments based on renewable sources, as well as materials that are recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable at the end of their useful life.
SESSION 2Sustainability in flexible barrier packaging
A space oriented to the exhibition of advanced technical solutions for the design and manufacture of sustainable flexible barrier packaging. Proposals that combine functionality, safety and efficiency in the preservation of the product, minimizing its environmental impact, will be analyzed.
SESSION 3 Sustainability in rigid barrier packaging
This session will focus on innovation in rigid barrier packaging, with special attention to solutions that provide sustainability without compromising product protection and preservation. Advances in materials, structures and designs aimed at meeting market and regulatory requirements will be presented.
SESSION 4Product packaging strategies to meet the 2030 targets
Round table with the participation of companies and groups from the food sector that will share their vision on the packaging strategies needed to achieve the objectives established in the 40/2025 Law. Recyclability, recycled content, bioplastics, reuse models and other associated challenges will be discussed.
SESSION 5Innovative materials for the production of sustainable packaging (II)
Continuation of the inaugural session, with new contributions on sustainable raw materials. Emerging developments that promote the transition to circular packaging models through materials that ensure functionality, safety and sustainability will be presented.
SESSION 6Packaging reuse
Session dedicated to exploring solutions for reusable packaging, including sanitization technologies, circular use models, applicable legislation and business opportunities. Real cases and strategies for integrating reusability into food value chains will be discussed.
SESSION 7Recycling processes
Presentation of new developments in the management, separation and recycling of barrier packaging. Technical and regulatory aspects related to the use of recycled materials in food contact will be addressed, as well as emerging technologies applicable to the recycling of multilayer plastics.
SESSION 8Packaging trends and needs at retail and consumer levels
Round table with representatives of retail companies, associations of the distribution sector and consumer organizations. The main challenges and needs to meet the 2030 packaging targets will be addressed from the perspective of the entire value chain.
18.00h - 20:00h Welcome ceremony
Welcoming ceremony for the event and presentation of finalist nominations for the Meetingpack2024 Awards.
Informative note: Spots for this event are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
08:30hRegistrationand accreditation
Attendee check-in and badge distribution.
09:15h Welcome and opening
Opening ceremony by AINIA and AIMPLAS.
09:20hOpening ofthe Conference
Institutional intervention by Ms. Nuria Montes de Diego, Regional Minister of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism.
09:25hOpening speech
Opening keynote: NEW CHALLENGES OF ECOLOGICAL MARKETING: from fighting greenwashing to new eco-labelling schemes.
- Jose Maria Fernandez
- Head of Circular Economy, Ihobe-Basque Environmental Agency.
SESSION1Innovative materialsfor the production of sustainable packaging (I)
Session dedicated to new innovative and sustainable raw materials that are presented as an alternative to conventional materials, either due to their renewable source origin or because they are recyclable, biodegradable or compostable at their end of lifecycle.
- 09:45hPresentationSession 1
- Victor Borras
- Commercial Director, KNAUF MIRET
- 09:55hInnovatingTomorrow's Packaging with EVOH: Advancements in High-Orientable, High-Stretchable EVAL™ SC for Sustainable Solutions.
- Makoto Okamoto
- Market Development & Technical Service Manager, KURARAY.
- 10:15hRecyclablesolutions for advanced packaging.
- Barbara Franch
- Technical Service Engineer, UBE
08:30hRegistrationand accreditation
Reception of attendees and handing out of accreditations.
09:15h Welcome and opening
Opening ceremony by AINIA and AIMPLAS.
09:20hOpening ofthe Congress
Institutional intervention by Ms. Nuria Montes de Diego, Regional Minister of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism.
09:25hOpening speech
Opening keynote: NEW CHALLENGES OF ECOLOGICAL MARKETING: from fighting greenwashing to new eco-labelling schemes.
- Jose Maria Fernandez
- Head of Circular Economy, Ihobe-Basque Environmental Agency.
SESSION1Innovative materialsfor the production of sustainable packaging (I)
Session dedicated to new innovative and sustainable raw materials that are presented as an alternative to conventional materials, either due to their renewable source origin or because they are recyclable, biodegradable or compostable at their end of lifecycle.
- 09:45hPresentationSession 1
- Victor Borras
- Commercial director, KNAUF MIRET
- 09:55hInnovatingTomorrow's Packaging with EVOH: Advancements in High-Orientable, High-Stretchable EVAL™ SC for Sustainable Solutions.
- Makoto Okamoto
- Market Development & Technical Service Manager, KURARAY.
- 10:15hRecyclablesolutions for advanced packaging.
- Barbara Franch
- Technical Service Engineer, UBE
How do I register?
Groups of +4 persons
AINIA / AIMPLAS associates:
392€
Not associated
480€
* (20% discount) applied
*VAT not included in the price
*Group rates applicable to members of the same company with simultaneous registration.
Groups of 3-4 people
AINIA / AIMPLAS associates:
441€
Not associated
540€
*VAT not included in the price
*Group rates applicable to members of the same company with simultaneous registration.
Individual
AINIA / AIMPLAS associates:
490€
Not associated
600€
*VAT not included in the price
*Group rates applicable to members of the same company with simultaneous registration.
MAY 21 – 22, 2026
Museu de les Ciències | Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències (City of Arts and Sciences)
Av. del Professor López Piñero, 7
46013, Valencia
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