November 18 – 19, 2026

Fiber Packaging Days 2026

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Two days dedicated to fiber packaging innovation

Connecting people, sharing expertise, shaping the future of fiber

Welcome to Fiber Packaging Days 2026, the new industry forum for professionals shaping the future of fiber-based packaging. At Optima, the Home of fiber, you will connect with experts, partners, and thought leaders to explore market developments, production technologies, and new opportunities for fiber-based packaging.

Gain valuable perspectives, exchange ideas, and experience the expertise, technologies, and collaborative approach behind Optima’s fiber packaging solutions.

Two days of expertise, networking and technology insights

Fiber forum: insights & networking

Hear from industry experts and professionals across the fiber packaging value chain. Gain valuable perspectives on market trends, customer requirements, scalable production technologies, and the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of fiber-based packaging.

Evening event: connect and continue the conversation

Continue the conversation in a relaxed setting. Connect with industry peers, strengthen professional relationships, exchange practical experiences, and explore opportunities for future collaboration across the fiber packaging value chain.

Two men are standing next to a machine, discussing its operation or a technical work process.

Home of fiber experience: behind the scenes

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Optima’s Technology Campus and Fiber Center. Experience fiber packaging technologies firsthand, gain practical insights into development and production, and discuss your packaging objectives directly with Optima experts.

November 18 - 19, 2026
Two days. New insights. Discovering fiber packaging.

Expert voices shaping the future of fiber

Anthony Perrotta
PA Consulting

Partner, Sustainability and the Regenerative Economy
Topic:
The Strategic Role of Fiber in a Circular and Regenerative Future

Jamie Stone
PA Consulting

Partner, Head of Design for Sustainability and Co-lead of PulPac
Topic:
The rise and rise of pulp: Driving scale and consumer adoption

Miguel Di Gennaro
Amcor Flexibles Gent

Research Engineer, Core R&D – Fiber
Topic:
Liner lamination films for 3D fiber containers: Process and benefits.

Jürgen Dornheim
Independent Consultant

Executive Industry Advisor, Former Innovation & Sustainability Director P&G
Topic:
Why paperisation is getting more attractive for the packaging industry?

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Marek Hauptmann
Fraunhofer-Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung IVV

Head of Packaging and Processing Technology Department
Topic:
Functional layers for fiber-based primary packaging: Current research directions and challenges

Optima presentations
Home of fiber Topic:

The Home of Fiber offering
Dry Molded Fiber and Paper Thermoforming Technology and the FiberOne Platform
Paper Board Forming Technology and the PaperOne Platform
Latest development results in the field of barriers

Event location and hotels

Event locations:

OPTIMA consumer GmbH
Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 89
74523 Schwaebisch Hall
Germany
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Overall view of the new Optima headquarters in Solpark, exterior view.

OPTIMA Headquarters (OPTIMA packaging group GmbH)
Alfred-Leikam-Straße 25
74523 Schwaebisch Hall
Germany
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Hotels:

qubixx - StadtMitteHotel
Weilerwiese 3
74523 Schwaebisch Hall
Germany
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Hotel smartino
Dolanallee 17
74523 Schwaebisch Hall
Germany
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Note before booking:

Hotel smartino is located closest to the event venues. At both hotels a limited number of rooms has been reserved for Fiber Packaging Days participants. Please book directly with your preferred hotel and use the booking reference: OPTIMA - Fiber Packaging Days.