{"id":6441,"date":"2025-04-10T08:55:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T12:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=6441"},"modified":"2025-04-10T08:55:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T12:55:15","slug":"packaging-experts-to-gather-in-brussels-for-2025-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=6441","title":{"rendered":"Packaging experts to gather in Brussels for 2025 conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<figure class=\"article-image__container\">\n                                    <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 990px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/04\/Brussels-770x388.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 430px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/04\/Brussels-940x388.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <\/picture><figcaption class=\"c-featured-image__description\">Organised by FTA Europe and Intergraf with Smithers, Shaping the Future with Packaging 2025 on 10-11 April will cover sustainable materials, product design, EU policy, and include a market report for strategic planning. \/ Credit: Sergii Figurnyi via Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"drop-cap\">Professionals from across the European packaging sector are set to gather in Brussels this spring for a two-day event focused on the latest developments shaping the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Organised by FTA Europe and Intergraf in cooperation with market research firm Smithers, <em>Shaping the Future with Packaging 2025<\/em> will take place from the afternoon of Thursday 10 April to midday on Friday 11 April.<\/p>\n<p>The conference is part of the wider <em>Shaping the Future<\/em> series, which aims to explore key trends within the European print and packaging sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming event will address a range of topics, including environmental issues, material safety, product innovation, and relevant European legislation.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-topics-to-be-discussed\">Topics to be discussed<\/h2>\n<p>Speakers and attendees will explore several issues currently affecting the packaging industry. These include sustainability strategies, the use of food contact materials, and new approaches to product design.<\/p>\n<p>The programme will also cover changes in EU policies relevant to packaging, and technical advancements in label printing.<\/p>\n<p>The event will feature a series of presentations and panel discussions designed to provide insight into both long-term trends and current market conditions.<\/p>\n<p>A networking dinner will be held on the evening of 10 April, offering participants a chance to engage with peers from across Europe.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-industry-report-included\">Industry report included<\/h2>\n<p>Delegates attending the event will receive a copy of the <em>European Packaging Market Report<\/em>, produced by Smithers.<\/p>\n<p>The publication will offer a detailed analysis of the sector, covering emerging technologies, shifting consumer demands, and economic factors influencing packaging production and use.<\/p>\n<p>This report is intended to support strategic decision-making within the industry and will be distributed as part of the overall conference package.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-continuing-a-series-of-sector-specific-events\">Continuing a series of sector-specific events<\/h2>\n<p><em>Shaping the Future with Packaging 2025<\/em> follows earlier editions of the series, which have examined areas such as books, commercial printing, and direct mail.<\/p>\n<p>A previous packaging-focused event in 2023 attracted around 120 participants from nearly 20 countries.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s edition is expected to build on that foundation, offering a platform for industry leaders, manufacturers, and policy experts to exchange ideas and consider the future direction of packaging in Europe.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Newsletter banner start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\"> --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x 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