From 10–12 November, the city of Utrecht became the global gathering place for leaders shaping the future of sustainable packaging. Organized by Packaging Europe, the Sustainable Packaging Summit stands as one of the most influential events in the industry. In this space, innovators, market leaders, and decision-makers exchange ideas that will define the next decade of packaging.
For Modepack, this year’s summit marked a significant step forward. Represented by Jure Širić, Josip Brdarević, and Robert Connell from Climate Partner, the team joined an exclusive circle of experts and brands committed to transforming packaging through meaningful, measurable sustainability.
A Stage for Purpose: Modepack’s 10-Minute Talk
One of the highlights of Modepack’s participation was a joint 10-minute talk delivered by Jure Širić and Robert Connell. Their talk, “Modepack – Industry Disruptor Through Sustainability,” focused on a message that Modepack strongly embodies: Sustainability is not a cost or a checkbox, but a strategic opportunity for growth.
While many companies act on sustainability only as much as their customers or marketing budgets require, Modepack’s journey demonstrates a different truth. The truth is that businesses that fully embrace sustainability and innovation as core strategies outperform those that don’t.
This message resonated with attendees and created a decisive moment that hopefully captured the attention of industry leaders.
A Strategic Partnership With Climate Partner
Modepack’s presence on stage together with Climate Partner reflects the strategic importance of our collaboration. Climate Partner serves as Modepack’s key expert partner in developing the very sustainability concepts presented at the summit.
Their team brings global expertise, scientific precision, and a shared mission: advancing sustainable packaging that delivers both environmental and business value.
Together with Climate Partner, we are paving the way for packaging solutions that go beyond regulatory compliance. The solutions that inspire meaningful transformation throughout the supply chain.
A Gathering of Global Decision-Makers
Unlike large trade fairs, the Sustainable Packaging Summit is intentionally exclusive, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the world.
The event featured high-level presentations, panels, and curated sessions that offered clarity on where the packaging industry is headed next.
For us at Modepack, this exclusivity was one of the most valuable aspects of the summit. Every keynote, discussion, and exchange provided new insights and clear direction for guiding our long-term strategy. It was a rare opportunity to sit at the same table with the industry’s most prominent players and to contribute to the future of sustainability in packaging.
Shaping Connections and the Road Ahead
While the summit offered exhibition spaces, its true strength lay in the quality of conversations happening throughout the venue. Our team engaged in focused, meaningful discussions, both at the stand and across the summit floor. We connected with decision-makers and industry leaders who are actively shaping the future of sustainable packaging. These interactions provided strategic value far beyond traditional lead generation.
For Modepack, being present at the Sustainable Packaging Summit also meant being seen and recognized among the industry’s most influential players. Sharing the stage with leading global companies reaffirmed that we are ready to contribute, compete, and collaborate at the highest level, backed by expertise, innovation, and a clear sustainability vision.
The experience in Utrecht was so encouraging that we have already confirmed our participation and exhibition space for the next event. The team leaves the summit inspired and motivated, carrying forward fresh insights and strong partnerships as they continue building the future of responsible packaging.