> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://packaging-europe.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # interpack’s Spotlight Forum platforms brand owners, start-ups and more - URL: https://packaging-europe.ghost.io/interpacks-spotlight-forum-platforms-brand-owners-start-ups-and-more/ - Published: 2026-05-01T06:56:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-01T06:56:40.000Z - Author: Packaging Europe staff writers - Tags: Automation & Software, interpack, Business, Efficiencies, Sustainability, Smart Packaging, Circular Economy, Regulation & Compliance, #layout-s, #type-article, #packaging-europe, #Import 2026-09-08 15:54 **At** [**interpack**](https://www.interpack.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) **2026, the** [**Spotlight Forum**](https://www.interpack.com/en/Program/Event%5Fsearch/Program%5Foverview?filter=true&forums=spotlight-forum&ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) **will feature daily presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions from a range of industry professionals – spanning a range of themes, from regulation to the next generation of innovators.** The Spotlight Forum will take place on an information platform at the North Station entrance. A full rundown of the daily programme is available [here](https://www.interpack.com/en/Program/Event%5Fsearch/Program%5Foverview?filter=true&forums=spotlight-forum&ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), but read on for a rundown of each day’s events. **Day 1: Opportunities and Risks of the PPWR** Sponsored by [REA Elektronik](https://www.rea-jet.com/en?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), the first day will feature presentations and discussions from [Mondi](https://www.mondigroup.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), [Wipak](https://wipak.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), [SIT Group](https://sitgroup.sm/en/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), and more – all revolving around various aspects of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Exhibiting companies, associations, and politicians will also discuss the Regulation in detail. **Day 2: Resource Efficiency** Associations like [Flexible Packaging Europe](https://www.flexpack-europe.org/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) and the [European Co-Packers Association](https://ecpacopacking.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), exhibitors like [Aasted](https://aasted.eu/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), and brand owners will demonstrate efforts to save raw materials and energy in packaging applications. Manufacturers and brand owners will also showcase a range of presentations and discussions. **Day 3: Smart Packaging** [Domino](https://www.domino-printing.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), [Braskem](https://www.braskem.com.br/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), and [TNA](https://tnawrestling.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) are among the exhibitors scheduled to present on the topic of smart packaging. The [Fraunhofer Institute](https://www.fraunhofer.de/en.html?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) and [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) will also provide insights into ‘future-proof’ solutions. **Day 4: Smart Systems and AI** [Syntegon](https://www.syntegon.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) is sponsoring the fourth day of the event, joining [McKinsey](https://www.mckinsey.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) and other industry representatives in covering the increasing role of automation in the future of packaging. **Day 5: Circular Economy** This topic will showcase materials and solutions from exhibitors such as [Metsä Board](https://www.metsagroup.com/metsaboard/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), [Sonoco](https://www.sonoco.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) and [Jokey](https://www.jokey.com/en/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), and branded goods manufacturers like Seeberger and [Nespresso](https://www.nespresso.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io). Together, the companies aim to shine a spotlight on every stage of packaging and recyclability processes. Recycling service provider [PreZero](https://prezero.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) will also represent [Schwarz Group](https://gruppe.schwarz/en?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) and discuss the food retail sector’s steps towards a closed-loop circular economy. **Day 6: Innovative Packaging** The penultimate day will feature new materials and processing solutions, presented by [Tesa](https://www.tesa.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), [Henkel](https://www.henkel.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), [ProAmpac](https://www.proampac.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), the [VDMA](https://www.vdma.eu/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), [Printcity](https://print.city/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io), and more. Start-up pitches will also take place at lunchtime. **Day 7: Young Talents** Last but not least, the Spotlight Forum will showcase young talent on the final day of interpack. Associations like the VDMA and [IK](https://kunststoffverpackungen.de/en/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) will host project presentations, while HR managers from exhibiting companies will talk about ways to attract young talent into the packaging industry. School and university students will be invited to exchange ideas; and interpack will host the Science Slam, in which one of several next-generation research projects will be crowned the winner. **If you liked this story, you might also enjoy:** [***The ultimate guide to packaging innovation in 2026***](https://packagingeurope.com/features/the-ultimate-guide-to-packaging-innovation-in-2026/13821.article?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) [***Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: what to know in 2026***](https://packagingeurope.com/features/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-packaging-and-packaging-waste-regulation-in-2026/13960.article?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) [***Everything you need to know about global packaging sustainability regulation***](https://packagingeurope.com/features/report-the-ultimate-guide-to-global-packaging-sustainability-regulation-in-2025/12733.article?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) [***Strategic learnings from the Sustainable Packaging Summit***](https://packagingeurope.com/features/strategic-learnings-from-the-2025-sustainable-packaging-summit/13750.article?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io)