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The Future Of Packaging

May 20, 2025
University Club of Chicago

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Brought to you by Smithers and L.E.K. Consulting, The Future of Packaging wil return to Chicago, IL on May 20, 2025. This event is the premier conference in North America dedicated to providing timely, insightful content to the C-suite and investors in the packaging industry. This exclusive, invitation-only program regularly attracts commercial leaders and financial sponsors in the packaging sector to discuss the key opportunities for value creation in the packaging industry. During this year’s event, you will:
  • Build relationships with senior executives in the packaging industry including brand owners, converters, and investors
  • Learn about the latest trends and new technologies in the market
  • Network with industry experts to make profitable connections for the growth of your business


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2024 Agenda

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Registration, Networking and Breakfast
Opening Keynote
Networking and Coffee
Panel #1 – What do brand owners care about most during 2024-2026?
Networking and Lunch Break
Panel #2 – How is environmental sustainability transforming packaging today and in the future?
Networking Break
Panel #3 – What is the state of M&A in the packaging ecosystem?
Endnote by Ryan Roberts, President, Winpak
CLOSING REMARKS AND PANEL THEME WRAP-UP BY SMITHERS
Evening Reception

2024 Panelists and Keynotes

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Michelle Sauder - Dow

Michelle Sauder

Marketing Fellow for Food and Specialty Packaging at Dow
Daniel Carraway - RWDC Industries

Daniel Carraway

Co-Founder & CEO at RWDC Industries
Karin von Kienlin - L.E.K. Consulting

Karin von Kienlin

Partner at L.E.K. Consulting
Thilo Henkes - L.E.K. Consulting

Thilo Henkes

Managing Director at L.E.K. Consulting
Kerri Clark - KIND NA & Mars Health & Wellness Platform

Kerri Clark

VP R&D Packaging at KIND NA & Mars Health & Wellness Platform
Roger Zellner - Rogue Zebra Consulting

Roger Zellner

Former Global Director of R&D Packaging Margin Management and Simplification at Rogue Zebra Consulting

2025 Advisory Board

Rob Tiede - Sonoco

Rob Tiede

Former President & CEO at Sonoco
Pat Pierce - Goldman Sachs

Pat Pierce

Managing Director, Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs
Sergio Pupkin - Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)

Sergio Pupkin

Former SVP of Growth & Strategy at Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)

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