PODCAST: Sustainable Packaging Summit Utretch Netherlands November 10-12 , 2025

Podcast Show Notes: Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors
Episode Title: Sustainable Packaging Summit Utretch Netherlands November 10-12 , 2025
Guest: Tim Sykes, Brand Director of Packaging Europe

Summary:
In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes back Tim Sykes to discuss the upcoming Sustainable Packaging Summit, the evolving role of Packaging Europe, and the global challenges and innovations shaping the packaging industry. Tim shares insights into the summit’s new location in Utrecht, the growing importance of networking, and the expanded focus on international collaboration and emerging technologies.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The mission of Packaging Europe as an educational platform for the packaging value chain
• Strategic challenges in packaging and the increasing importance of sustainability
• The move to Utrecht and the summit’s growth from 250 to 750+ attendees
• Enhancing networking opportunities and social events at the summit
• Global perspectives: partnerships with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition and Chinese innovators
• Key panels including long-term sustainability goals (2045), geopolitical impacts, and regulatory landscapes
• Participation from global stakeholders including Africa, Latin America, India, and Australia
• Innovations in packaging materials, reuse case studies, and paper bottle technologies
• Expanded exhibition space featuring academic research, startup zones, and curated networking
• Launch of the Emerging Tech Zone hosted by Cory Connors
• The importance of diverse voices and cross-sector collaboration
• How to register and access a 20% discount using code CORYC20 at https://packagingsummit.earth/2025

Resources Mentioned:

• Sustainable Packaging Summit
• Packaging Europe
• Sustainable Packaging Coalition
• European Union’s Commissioner for the Environment, Jessika Roswall

Contact:
Listeners can learn more and register at https://packagingsummit.earth/2025 or follow Packaging Europe on LinkedIn for updates.

Closing Thoughts:
Cory and Tim highlight the summit’s role as a global hub for sustainable packaging innovation and collaboration. They encourage professionals across the value chain to attend, engage, and contribute to shaping the future of packaging.

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