WPO to hold event in Shanghai

The World Packaging Organization (WPO) will hold an event in Shanghai, China, from November 15 to 20, 2026, centered on its 116th board meeting. Hosted by WPO’s local member, the China National Export Commodities Packaging Research Institute (CEPI), and its partner, Interpack China 2026, the program will also include visits and opportunities to engage with the trade show, which will take place from November 16 to 18 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
 
The program will combine WPO executive and working group meetings with industry forums addressing sustainable packaging and the prevention of food loss and waste. It will provide opportunities for members to share expertise, strengthen international partnerships and discuss the organization’s ongoing initiatives and future priorities.
 
The week will begin on November 15 with the WPO executive meeting, bringing together executives and ambassadors. The agenda will then connect with two industry events at Interpack China: the Save Food Forum on November 16 and the Green Packaging Summit Forum on November 17.
 
The Save Food Forum will provide a platform to exchange perspectives on packaging’s role in preventing food loss and waste. The Green Packaging Summit Forum will address the continued transition towards more sustainable packaging. Both events will take place in the conference area at booth W1Y51, in hall W1 of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
 
On November 18, WPO’s working groups will meet to advance activities in sustainability and save food, marketing, and education. These sessions enable members to contribute technical knowledge, share developments from their countries and regions, and help shape initiatives across the organization’s key areas of activity.
 
The central institutional event, the 116th WPO board meeting, will take place on November 19. Members will review progress since the previous meeting in Düsseldorf, exchange updates from across the WPO network and discuss activities and priorities for the months ahead. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, enabling members unable to travel to participate online.

WPO president Luciana Pellegrino said: 'Holding the program alongside Interpack China will also allow WPO members to engage with packaging and processing professionals, organizations and industry stakeholders from China and the wider region. As WPO’s second board meeting gathering of the year, the program offers an opportunity to strengthen relationships across its international membership while deepening connections with the packaging community in China and across Asia. We truly extend our appreciation to CEPI for hosting the meetings and supporting the preparation of the program.'