With less than a month to go, AMI’s Flexible Packaging Innovation and Recycling conference returns to Vienna, Austria, on 24-25 November 2026, bringing together professionals from across the flexible packaging value chain to explore the latest developments in innovation, sustainability and recycling.

The two-day conference features dedicated Innovation and Recycling streams, giving attendees the opportunity to hear different perspectives on the regulatory, technical and commercial changes shaping the future of flexible packaging.

Exploring innovation in flexible packaging

The Innovation Stream will examine how the industry is responding to changing sustainability requirements while continuing to develop high-performance packaging solutions.

Programme highlights include:

• Guido Aufdemkamp, Executive Director at Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), looking at PPWR in practice and how flexible packaging converters are adapting.
• Martina Wagner, VP Group Sustainability at Constantia Flexibles, exploring the move from recyclability towards reducing carbon footprint.
• Alessandro D’Agostino, Business Development Manager H&PC, Consumer Flexibles at Mondi, discussing innovations in flexible paper and plastic packaging.
• Philipp Okle, Team Manager, Vacuum Deposition & Principal Research Engineer at Amcor, presenting high-performance SiOx barrier solutions for design for recycling and PPWR compliance.

Recycling, regulation and the circular economy

Running alongside the Innovation Stream, the Recycling Stream will focus on regulation, sorting technology, recyclability and collaboration across the packaging value chain.

Featured presentations include:

• Dennis Bankmann, Scientific Consultant at CEFLEX, examining the implementation of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, including secondary legislation and standardisation.
• Dr. Dr. Thomas Eck, CEO of Altstoff Recycling Austria, exploring the role of AI in modern sorting processes and new approaches to achieving food-grade material through mechanical recycling.
• Dr. Paul Neumann, President of the Advanced Packaging Association AISBL (APA), revisiting the role of polyamides in polyolefin recycling.
• Susanne Kahlen, Application Marketing Manager Flexible Applications at Borouge International, discussing design for recycling and mechanical recycling through value chain collaboration.

Connecting the flexible packaging industry

Beyond the conference programme, attendees will have opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with professionals from across the packaging industry during refreshment breaks and the networking reception in the exhibition area.

The full conference agenda is now available, with details of the presentations, panels and discussions taking place across the two days.

Exclusive delegate discounts

Special rates are available for selected parts of the industry:

• Consumer brand owners and recyclers: 60% discount*
• Film producers: 40% discount*

Flexible Packaging Innovation and Recycling takes place on 24-25 November 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

Find out more and book your place, or contact Joe Huckings at joe.huckings@amiplastics.com for further information.

Discounts are subject to approval and cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.