ElitePlus hosts 13th Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Summit

ElitePlus has confirmed that the 13th Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit & Exhibition 2026 is scheduled from August 26-27, 2026 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India.  

The event is supported by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India and leading industry associations. The 2026 edition is expected to bring together more than 2,200 global industry leaders, more than 90 speakers from India and overseas, more than 120 exhibitors, representing the complete packaging value chain across more than 25 countries. 

As the packaging industry undergoes rapid transformation driven by sustainability, circular economy initiatives, digitalization and advanced manufacturing, the summit will provide a global platform to discuss the trends, technologies and business opportunities shaping the future of the packaging industry. 

Key discussions will cover speciality films, polyethylene (PE)-based specialty films, flexible packaging, high-barrier technologies, recyclable and mono-material packaging, circular economy, EPR and PCR integration, AI and agentic AI, smart manufacturing, printing and converting technologies, digital transformation and sustainable packaging. 

Complementing the technical sessions, the summit will feature series of high-impact leadership panel discussions bringing together global CEOs, brand owners, policymakers and technology leaders to deliberate on the industry's most pressing opportunities and challenges. 

The discussions will focus on next-generation packaging innovations, circular economy, EPR implementation, premiumization, evolving consumer expectations, future raw-material trends, sustainable growth strategies and the increasing role of AI, automation and digital transformation in building the packaging industry of tomorrow. 

The summit will see the participation of the complete packaging value chain, bringing together brand owners, raw material producers, resin suppliers, film manufacturers, flexible packaging converters, machinery and technology providers, recyclers, government policymakers and regulatory authorities (DCPC, CPCB, FSSAI, MPCB), academia, industry associations all under one roof. 

More than a conference, the summit is a platform for thought leadership  collaboration, knowledge exchange, business networking, strategic partnerships, meaningful connections, where experience meets innovation and industry leaders come together to shape the next chapter of the speciality films and flexible packaging industry. 

The exhibition will attract a highly qualified audience of CXOs, business leaders, procurement heads, technical experts, and key decision-makers, offering exhibitors opportunities to showcase innovations, generate business leads and forge strategic partnerships.