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2026 FlexPack Crash Course
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
at 5:00 PM (CDT)
to Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM (CDT)
* Registration open until 10/5/26 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
Event Details
The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) Emerging Leadership Council is presenting their “Crash Course” at the 2026 PACK EXPO International. This event is perfect for new hires and newcomers to the flexible packaging industry with fewer than five years of industry experience, Join us for a day of learning and networking.
The presentations will provide a high-level overview of the flexible packaging industry. We will cover market trends, sustainability, the legislative and regulatory environment, as well as a high-level overview of technical fundamentals including flexible packaging materials, substrates, and converting technologies.
Agenda
| October 20 | |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | ELC Networking Social The Networking Social will be off-site at a TBA downtown Chicago location |
| October 21 | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Introduction to the Crash Course
Welcome and Flexible Packaging Overview Markets and Trends Advocacy |
| 9:59 AM - 10:00 AM |
Speed Dating Topics:
Resins Substrates Adhesives, Primers, and Coatings Inks Printing Technologies Lamination Technologies Converting Technologies End-Use Applications Sustainability |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Speed Dating (35 minute presentations with a 5 minute break/buffer)
Round 1 - 10:00 am - 10:35 am Round 2 - 10:40 am - 11:15 am Round 3 - 11:20 am - 11:55 am |
| 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM | Lunch Please be sure to include allergy information on registration form |
| 12:40 PM - 2:40 PM |
Speed Dating (35 minute presentations with a 5 minute break/buffer)
Round 4 - 12:40 pm - 1:15 pm Round 5 - 1:20 pm - 1:55 pm Round 6 - 2:00 pm - 2:35 pm |
| 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM | Wrap-up Final thoughts |
For More Information:
Business Development Manager - Flexible Packaging
Bostik, Inc.
(414)639-8532