--- title: "FlexForum 2026 Brings Flexible Packaging Leaders to Fort Myers" id: "11346" type: "post" slug: "flexforum-2026-brings-flexible-packaging-leaders-to-fort-myers" published_at: "2026-04-09T16:38:57+00:00" modified_at: "2026-04-09T16:38:57+00:00" url: "https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/04/flexforum-2026-brings-flexible-packaging-leaders-to-fort-myers-011346/" markdown_url: "https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/04/flexforum-2026-brings-flexible-packaging-leaders-to-fort-myers-011346.md" excerpt: "Get a preview of FlexForum 2026, where flexible packaging professionals will explore regulation, circularity, innovation, and market trends." taxonomy_category: - "Business" - "Circular Economy" - "Education & Training" - "Flexible Packaging" - "Industry" - "Materials" - "Packaging" - "Polyethylene" - "Polyolefins" - "Process" - "Recycling" - "Regulation" - "Resins" - "SPE News" - "Sustainability" - "Trending" taxonomy_post_tag: - "circularity in packaging" - "EPR" - "Extended producer responsibility" - "FlexForum 2026" - "flexible packaging conference" - "flexible packaging trends" - "flexible plastic packaging" - "Packaging Innovation" - "packaging regulation" - "packaging sustainability" - "polyethylene films" - "Post-consumer recycled content" --- [Home](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/) » [News](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/news/) » [Industry](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/c/industry/) » [Packaging](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/c/industry/packaging/) » [Flexible Packaging](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/c/industry/packaging/flexible-packaging/) » FlexForum 2026 Brings Flexible Packaging Leaders to Fort Myers # FlexForum 2026 Brings Flexible Packaging Leaders to Fort Myers From regulation to sustainability and new technology, FlexForum 2026 puts the flexible packaging industry’s biggest conversations in focus. Courtesy of PLASTICS.### Get a preview of FlexForum 2026, where flexible packaging professionals will explore regulation, circularity, innovation, and market trends. FlexForum 2026 brings the flexible packaging industry to Fort Myers, Florida, from May 4–6 for three days of discussion and networking. The event brings together converters, suppliers, manufacturers, and engineers to discuss focused conversations across the value chain. **You can also read:**[FlexForum 2026: Key Policy Shifts in Flexible Packaging.](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/03/flexforum-2026-key-policy-shifts-in-flexible-packaging-011125/) ## Where the Market Is Heading This track explores the market forces shaping flexible packaging, including changing demand, shifting customer expectations, and increasing pressure on margins. Perc Pineda, PhD, Chief Economist of Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), will show the [Economic Outlook 2026: Forces Shaping the Future of Flexible Plastics.](https://events.bizzabo.com/769439/agenda/session/1829738) Drawing on economic data and industry context, attendees will gain a clearer perspective on current conditions and the factors likely to influence flexible plastic packaging in the year ahead. As a result, attendees can better understand how producers are balancing performance, cost, and innovation in a highly competitive environment. In addition. ## Rules Reshaping the Industry This track focuses on the policy changes affecting packaging design, material selection, labeling, and broader compliance planning across the industry. The talk [Policy Landscape: What’s Coming for Flexible Packaging](https://events.bizzabo.com/769439/agenda/session/1829729) may address extended producer responsibility, recycled content requirements, and other regulations that continue gaining momentum. Because these issues now directly influence business decisions, this part of the program should attract strong interest from attendees. ## The Push Toward Circularity Sustainability remains central to the event, as companies continue working toward recyclability, circularity, and greater use of post-consumer recycled content. At the same time, manufacturers must protect package performance, maintain efficiency, and manage cost, which makes these conversations especially important. Therefore, the talks [State of Recycling: Market Realities and the Road Ahead](https://events.bizzabo.com/769439/agenda/session/1829727) and [From Resin to Retail: A Backward and Forward Look at Flexible Packaging Sustainability](https://events.bizzabo.com/769439/agenda/session/1829726) offer practical insight into how the industry is turning environmental targets into workable and measurable solutions. FlexForum 2026 offers a front-row seat to the ideas, partnerships, and practical solutions shaping the future of flexible packaging. Courtesy of PLASTICS. ## New Ideas on the Show Floor This track highlights advances in materials, film technology, processing, and package development, while connecting innovation to current industry needs. Because companies need practical tools, these sessions focus on solutions that improve efficiency, functionality, and product performance in real settings. In turn, attendees can leave with ideas that support near-term application as well as longer-term technical development. ## Stronger Connections Across the Chain FlexForum also emphasizes collaboration, since complex industry challenges require direct exchange between stakeholders across the flexible packaging value chain. By bringing together different perspectives, the event encourages discussion that can support stronger alignment and more effective problem-solving. As challenges become more technical and interconnected, this forum offers timely opportunities for dialogue, partnership, and shared progress. Click[here](https://flex-forum.org/) to get to know more about the agenda and subscribe to the event. By **[Juliana Montoya](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/author/jmontoyaplasticsengineering-org/)** | April 9, 2026 [https://www.plasticsengineering.org](https://www.plasticsengineering.org) ##### [Juliana Montoya](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/author/jmontoyaplasticsengineering-org/) [Website](https://www.plasticsengineering.org) | [+ postsBio ⮌](#) ### Other posts you could read [May 21, 2026Rheological Additives for Low-Roughness Aerospace Coatings](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/05/rheological-additives-for-low-roughness-aerospace-coatings-011279/) [May 18, 2026Packaging Redesign: Why Most Fail and What Drives Success](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/05/packaging-redesign-why-most-fail-and-what-drives-success-011263/) [May 19, 2026Human Chaos: The Design Rebellion Against Algorithmic Perfection](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/05/human-chaos-the-design-rebellion-against-algorithmic-perfection-011268/) [May 6, 2026Reinforcement Learning for Polymer Design and Manufacturing](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/05/reinforcement-learning-for-polymer-design-and-manufacturing-011146/) [May 20, 2026Mechanical Recycling of Polyolefins in Food Packaging](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/05/mechanical-recycling-of-polyolefins-in-food-packaging-011336/) [May 13, 2026The Logistics Challenge of Scaling Mechanical Recycling](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/05/the-logistics-challenge-of-scaling-mechanical-recycling-011251/) [May 12, 2026Why Recycled Polymers Still Cost More Than Virgin Resin](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/05/why-recycled-polymers-still-cost-more-than-virgin-resin-011239/) [May 22, 2026Packaging Embellishment as Brand Storytelling in Premium Design](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2026/05/packaging-embellishment-as-brand-storytelling-in-premium-design-011273/) ## Share Your Thoughts [Cancel reply](/2026/04/flexforum-2026-brings-flexible-packaging-leaders-to-fort-myers-011346/#respond) - [https://twitter.com/share?url=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=11346&text=FlexForum+2026+Brings+Flexible+Packaging+Leaders+to+Fort+Myers&via=Plastics_Mag](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=11346&text=FlexForum+2026+Brings+Flexible+Packaging+Leaders+to+Fort+Myers&via=Plastics_Mag) - [https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=11346&t=FlexForum+2026+Brings+Flexible+Packaging+Leaders+to+Fort+Myers](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=11346&t=FlexForum+2026+Brings+Flexible+Packaging+Leaders+to+Fort+Myers) - [https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=11346&title=FlexForum%202026%20Brings%20Flexible%20Packaging%20Leaders%20to%20Fort%20Myers&summary=Get+a+preview+of+FlexForum+2026%2C+where+flexible+packaging+professionals+will+explore+regulation%2C+circularity%2C+innovation%2C+and+market+trends.&source=Plastics+Engineering](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=11346&title=FlexForum%202026%20Brings%20Flexible%20Packaging%20Leaders%20to%20Fort%20Myers&summary=Get+a+preview+of+FlexForum+2026%2C+where+flexible+packaging+professionals+will+explore+regulation%2C+circularity%2C+innovation%2C+and+market+trends.&source=Plastics+Engineering) - [https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=11346&title=FlexForum+2026+Brings+Flexible+Packaging+Leaders+to+Fort+Myers](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.plasticsengineering.org/?p=11346&title=FlexForum+2026+Brings+Flexible+Packaging+Leaders+to+Fort+Myers) - [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e5da9690878f808691d8b5898496918c8696c5a08b828c8b8080978c8b82c5c8c5a389809da38a979088c5d7d5d7d3c5a7978c8b8296c5a389809d8c878980c5b584868e84828c8b82c5a9808481809796c5918ac5a38a9791c5a89c809796c3878a819cd88d91919596dfcaca929292cb95898496918c8696808b828c8b8080978c8b82cb8a9782cada95d8d4d4d6d1d3](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e5da9690878f808691d8b5898496918c8696c5a08b828c8b8080978c8b82c5c8c5a389809da38a979088c5d7d5d7d3c5a7978c8b8296c5a389809d8c878980c5b584868e84828c8b82c5a9808481809796c5918ac5a38a9791c5a89c809796c3878a819cd88d91919596dfcaca929292cb95898496918c8696808b828c8b8080978c8b82cb8a9782cada95d8d4d4d6d1d3) - [#comments](#comments)