23rd Inno-Meeting “Flexpack 2030”

The European flexpack industry is undergoing profound change. Against this backdrop, the 23rd Inno-Meeting, the renowned industry gathering, will provide decisive impetus for sustainable solutions on February 24 and 25, 2026, in Osnabrück. Under the theme “Flexpack 2030,” the focus will be on the key decisions for the future of flexible packaging in Europe.

Why “Flexpack 2030”?  
New requirements of the PPWR, stricter food contact regulations for recycled materials, the phase-out of PFAS, and increasing verification and documentation requirements make fundamental change inevitable. At the same time, technological innovations are opening up new options for functioning cycles and clear differentiation in the market.

The 16 specialist presentations will focus on topics such as high-barrier mono-materials, new plastic-free materials, digital watermarks, and advanced sorting technologies. The program will be complemented by key specialist topics such as NIAS management, low-migration systems, CO₂ balances, mass balance approaches, and energy-efficient processes. The following technical presentations will be the subject of intensive discussion:
·    Claire Gusko (one.five GmbH): Integration of high-throughput data and AI for the development of sustainable flexible packaging solutions
·    Dr. Rainer Dahlmann (IKV RWTH Aachen): SiOx coatings on recyclates
·    Prof. Achim Grefenstein (Constantia Flexibles Germany GmbH): New barrier and recycling technologies that make flexible high-barrier packaging recyclable to a high standard
·    Ir. Michael Weber (Constab Polyolefin Additives GmbH): Innovative foaming of thin films and cups
·    Albin Kälin (epeaswitzerland gmbh): Digital Product Passport Compass C2C™ – Mastering compliance, strengthening circularity
·    Sebastian Stürzl (Rücker GmbH): Cheese packaging 2030 – A food manufacturer's perspective

Networking & evening before
Exchanging ideas with colleagues along the value chain is simply part of the Inno-Meeting: The now legendary tapas evening before the event, this time on Monday, February 23, 2026, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the venue, and the traditional beer evening at Rampendahl are also fixed items on the agenda for the 23rd Inno-Meeting and offer excellent networking opportunities.
Registration & further information
The Inno-Meeting is aimed at anyone who develops, purchases, or produces film packaging. Basic knowledge is an advantage. The event language is German.
On-site participation: EUR 1,490.00 net
Livestream: EUR 799.00 net
Event page: https://inno-meeting.de/events/IM-02-26/