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interpack 2026 Strengthens Focus on Women in Packaging

With the return of Women in Packaging at interpack 2026, the show is once again creating a dedicated platform for dialogue around leadership, career growth, and diversity in the packaging industry. Scheduled for May 11 at the Congress Center Düsseldorf, the program brings together an impressive lineup of speakers from Tetra Pak, Duravant, Henkel, BASF, Teekanne, and the World Packaging Organisation. More than a networking event, this year’s edition is clearly positioned as a forum for practical career inspiration and international exchange across all levels of the industry—from emerging professionals to senior executives.

What stands out is the breadth of the conversation. Sustainability, future skills, mentorship, leadership visibility, and workforce development are all integrated into the agenda through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and the new Topic Hubs. Caroline Babendererde of Tetra Pak captures the bigger perspective well: “Packaging is a crucial component of food safety.” That framing ties industry innovation directly to broader social responsibility and helps position packaging as an attractive long-term career path. For interpack, this initiative continues to evolve from an event feature into a meaningful industry platform focused on talent, leadership, and the future of the workforce.

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