Program
Knowledge program 2025
During Empack and Packaging Innovations 2025 we bring the entire packaging chain together to share knowledge, discover new insights and accelerate sustainable innovations. With a renewed and expanded knowledge program we focus on the most important themes and challenges within the packaging industry. Discover how you can improve packaging solutions and make them future-proof!
11:00 - 12:00

Green Claims Legal Expert at Lasting Legal

NRK Verpakkingen
11:30 - 12:30

Eigenaar at L'atarimae

Functietitel: Packaging Designer & Social Media Expert at Now New Next
12:00 - 12:30

Director Sustainability at Weener Plastics Group

NRK Verpakkingen
13:00 - 13:30

Manager Kennisontwikkeling & Projecten at NVC
14:00 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:00

Eigenaar at Lamb Weston
14:30 - 15:00

Kennisinstituut Duurzaam Verpakken

Onderzoeker Verpakken at KIDV
15:00 - 16:00

Executive Director at ECPA
11:00
11:15
11:30
11:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
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13:15
13:30
13:45
14:00
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14:30
14:45
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15:45
16:00
11:00 - 12:00

Trainer at Packademy
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:30

Strategisch expert verpakken at KIDV

Kennisinstituut Duurzaam Verpakken

Specialist Internationale Ontwikkelingen at KIDV
13:30 - 14:00

Eigenaar at L'atarimae
13:30 - 14:00
13:30 - 14:00

Groups Manager Kwaliteit at Paardekooper en adviseur Verpakkingsunie Nederland

Verpakkingsunie Nederland
14:00 - 14:30

Sales Development Manager at Optimum Group

Senior researcher at Wageningen Universiteit & Research
15:00 - 16:00

Docent voor de opleiding Food Innovation afstudeerrichting packaging. at HAS Green Academy
11:00
11:15
11:30
11:45
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12:45
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Wat can you expect at Empack 2025?
1. The Knowledge Theater – for deepening and inspiration
The Knowledge Theatre is the heart of the knowledge programme, where leading experts and innovators from the packaging industry share their vision. Topics covered:
- Sustainability in packaging: which materials, processes and technologies make the difference?
- Smart Packaging: the rise of connected packaging and the use of data.
- Circular Economy: innovations that promote reuse and recycling within the chain.
- Legal and social trends: what do new regulations and changing consumer expectations mean for your packaging?
In addition, at Empack you will learn from practical examples of companies that have successfully implemented sustainability and innovation in their packaging processes. Discover what worked, what they encountered and which lessons you can apply.
2. The Pitch-Pack-Square – innovation in action
At the Pitch-Pack Square, start-ups, companies and knowledge institutions present their groundbreaking ideas and solutions. In short, powerful pitches you will get a glimpse into the future of packaging. From new materials to automation techniques, meet the pioneers of the sector here.
3. Workshops on the Business Terrace
Participate in interactive sessions where professionals from different links in the packaging chain come together. Discuss challenges such as:
- Collaboration within the chain for more sustainable packaging.
- Innovative packaging designs and their impact on recycling.
- Reducing packaging waste in production processes.



Collaborations with partners from the packaging chain
The knowledge program is made possible by Empack’s partners, such as:
- NRK Verpakkingen and VNV – with a focus on new legislation and regulations and making plastic packaging more sustainable.
- HAS Green Academy – education and talent development focused on the packaging industry.
- L’atarimae – expert in packaging design and circularity.
- The Dutch Packaging Center (NVC) – a unique chain association in the field of packaging, with the Packaging Innovation Competition De Gouden Noot.




Would you like to contribute to the knowledge program?
Do you have unique knowledge, insights or an innovative solution that you want to share with the packaging industry? We are open to contributions to our program! Contact us via the contact form and we may soon see you as a speaker or participant in our program.
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In addition to the Knowledge Program, there is much more to experience during Empack. Curious about what you can do?

Sharon Haans
Content Coördinator
+31 (0) 183 - 680 671