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