Join us at the EMPPA 2026 Association Day

November 4 – 5, Brussels

This year’s EMPPA Association Day brings together our members and partners from the moulded fiber value chain to connect, learn, and enjoy moments of positive energy.

The conference will take place at a time when new EU laws with substantial impact are entering into force or are under discussion by European lawmakers. This includes the PPWR, the Empowering Consumers “Anti-Greenwashing” Directive, the Circular Economy Act (CEA), the review of the Single-Use Plastic (SUPD), Public Procurement, and Food-Contact Material laws, as well as measures to regulate the import of cheap imports from Asia.

To this end, the EMPPA Association Day will provide first-hand insights from EU lawmakers about these regulatory initiatives and discuss how to support our industry in scaling up sustainable packaging solutions across borders and industries. In addition, we will invite industry experts to give insights into the further development of our market, present useful tools and solutions for regulatory compliance, and share best practices from their business to inspire and lead the way.

For the first time, we also offer a limited number of exhibition spaces for companies to showcase their products and services.

Agenda

Wednesday, November 4

19:00 – 22:00    Social event

Thursday, November 5

08:30   Registration & Expo

09:00   Welcome and opening

Tahsin Dag, EMPPA President 

09:10   Keynote: Moulded Fibre Industry – Market Outlook

09:30   The greater picture: How the EU aims to support companies investing in the circular economy 

Dr. Wolfgang Trunk, Team Leader for Plastics and Packaging, European Commission, DG Environment

09:50   Regulation or simplification – A driving force for competitiveness? 

European Parliament representative

10:10   Panel Discussion and Q&A: How can the EU pave the way for circular packaging made of moulded pulp?

10:40   Coffee Break: Networking & Expo

11:15   Presentation: Walking the Talk – How to prove sustainability performance to gain a competitive edge

Greenhouse Sustainability

11: 35  Success Story: Innovative barrier coating or engineering

12:00   Success Story: Innovative transport packaging

Tahsin Dag, Papacks & Rüdiger Weiler, Solenis

12:20   Wrap up

Marthijn Broeils, EMPPA Vice President

13:00   Networking Lunch & Expo

14:30   End of conference (for non-members)

EMPPA General Assembly 

16:00   End of General Assembly and conference (EMPPA members)

Venue

Sofitel Brussels Europe
Place Jourdan 1
1040 Brussels

Attendance Fee

EMPPA Members: 500,00 €
Non-members: 800,00 €

The fee covers the participation of one person in the conference and social event. 

Event Registration

Please use this REGISTRATION FORM to confirm your attendance and return it to info@emppa.eu

Exhibition

The conference offers companies an exhibition area right outside the conference room to showcase their products and services. 

EMPPA members: 1.000,00 €
Non-members: 1.500,00 €

For further information and bookings, please download the Exhibitor Package.

Hotel Accommodation

The Sofitel Brussels Europe offers special room rates, including breakfast:

Classic single room: 280,00 €
Superior single room: 320,00 €
Luxury single room: 340,00 €

To benefit from this offer, use this HOTEL BOOKING FORM and send it to H5282-RE@sofitel.com

Contact

Alexander Schulz, Operations Manager, alexander.schulz@emppa.eu

Exhibitors

Take a look at last year's conference

You want to join as a Member of EMPPA?

Please find our membership application form as PDF for download on the left. Send it together with the SEPA form to the known email address: info@emppa.eu

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