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Digital Product Passport: transforming manufacturing from within (in Dutch)

Manufacturers must digitally transform operations to meet Digital Product Passport requirements. This session explores the operational impact of DPP, from data integration and traceability to supply chain collaboration. We address key challenges and show how companies can turn compliance into stronger transparency, and long-term competitive advantage.

Packaging records: how to manage them (in Dutch)

Verpact and GS1 share practical insights on managing packaging data. They highlight the challenges companies face and demonstrate how simple, future-proof solutions can help you organise your data efficiently and consistently.

Future-proof packaging: the new generation of packaging steel (in Dutch)

Tata Steel Netherlands supplies packaging steel to customers in the Netherlands, Europe and worldwide. To remain competitive and relevant in the future and to comply with new legislation and regulations, the company has developed and patented new technology. Building on this, it has invested in modern production facilities to enable the production of the packaging […]

Fibre Save: from waste fibres to sustainable bio-based plastics (in Dutch)

Fibre Save transforms paper and cardboard waste into high-quality, bio-based PHB plastics. This cross-border project between Belgium and the Netherlands is testing prototype applications in the food, medical and agricultural sectors and optimising production processes with the involvement of the entire value chain. With €1.9 million in ERDF funding, it is accelerating the circular economy […]

LEAK – Research into online and offline technology for analysing the leak-tightness and seal integrity of packaging (in Dutch)

LEAK is investigating how the leak-tightness and seal integrity of food packaging can be optimised. The project analyses causes, testing methods and improvement strategies. During the presentation, the key research findings and practical insights will be presented, through which LEAK supports companies in developing more efficient, sustainable and reliable packaging processes.

The future of AI & packaging (in Dutch)

AI X BRANDING & PACKAGING. We’ll take you on a journey into the future of AI, with a focus on our field of expertise. Using a fictional case study, we’ll build a new brand and show you everything that goes into it. Be amazed and learn.

Get to grips with the PPWR using universal packaging data (in Dutch)

The PPWR is on its way, and fast. The first obligations come into force on 12 August 2026, with many more to follow. This places significant demands on organisations throughout the packaging supply chain. As a supplier, you are obliged to share information with manufacturers, whilst as a manufacturer you are responsible for drawing up […]

Navigating the legislative landscape of sustainable packaging (in Dutch)

TRISKELION (former TNO) will provide an update on the most relevant regulations for Food Contact Materials, focusing on bioplastics & recycled packaging materials. Topics include: PPWR, Challenge testing for recycled materials and the latest amendment of the plastics regulation (high degree of purity).       

Reusing plastic food packaging without any hassle: is it possible? (in Dutch)

When switching to reusable plastic packaging within a return business model involving industrial cleaning,food companies face a range of additional challenges. In this presentation, we highlight the key microbial and chemical risks associated with this. We also take a closer look at the importance of standardised washing protocols and how these can be applied in […]

FSC certification to support compliance with the EUDR (in Dutch)

Following a brief introduction by Patrick Greveling, Stan Stevens will provide a concise overview of what the EUDR entails and how it affects the packaging industry. He will also explain how FSC certification can assist you in establishing a comprehensive system for due diligence, risk analysis and a data management programme for receiving and recording […]

From burden to benefit: greater returns thanks to legislation (in Dutch)

Packaging regulations often feel like a burden. But what if they actually present opportunities? In this session, you’ll discover how to create more value using less packaging. Drawing on sharp insights, facts and practical tips, I’ll show you how to reduce costs, minimise risks and, at the same time, build a future-proof and sustainable packaging […]

PPWR 2026: How to prepare for the Declaration of Conformity (in Dutch)

The new European Packaging Regulation (PPWR) introduces a key requirement from 12 August 2026: a valid Declaration of Conformity (EU-DoC) must be available for every item of packaging. In this session, you will find out what you need to know, what steps you need to take, and how Verpact can support you.

Towards circular packaging by 2050 – Modelling sustainable futures (in Dutch)

The Dutch government aims to ensure that, by 2050, all plastic packaging is made from recycled materials and renewable raw materials. TNO analysed the impact of packaging trends and circular strategies on material use and greenhouse gas emissions for the current and future Dutch plastic packaging system. Paul Stegmann takes you through the results.

PPWR on the horizon: what you need to know now (in Dutch)

The PPWR will come into force in phases from 12 August 2026. This will bring about significant changes and raises many questions. The European Commission has now provided key guidance on topics that will be central to the new regulations. Arie de Jong discusses the latest insights. What do these developments mean in practical terms […]