The Paris packaging fair has revealed its 2026 cohort for the Future Leaders initiative, a collection of ten up-and-coming experts acknowledged for their ground-breaking endeavors and innovative investigations promoting more eco-conscious and progressive resolutions in the packaging world [1]. Chosen for their inventiveness, inquisitiveness, and sense of purpose, these budding talents represent a fresh wave effecting substantial progress through advancements in eco-friendliness, design, and product creativity.
From AI to plant-derived substances: Rising voices globally
Expanding on the achievements of prior installments, the Class of 2026 assembles young individuals who contribute varied skillsets, backgrounds, and outlooks, all joined by a mutual aspiration to foster a more eco-friendly and imaginative landscape for the packaging sector.
The Future Leaders Class of 2026 unites promising personalities from France, Hungary, the United Kingdom, and the United States, emphasizing the genuinely international scope of Paris Packaging Week as a premier gathering for the packaging sphere.
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The Future Leaders class of 2026 includes: Thomas Bernad, France – Founder, Aerosolution |
The “Future Leaders Class of 2026” displays a modern breed of specialists integrating scientific understanding, inventive thought, and ecological dedication. Their endeavors illustrate the breadth and profundity of proficiency propelling the shift toward more sustainable packaging answers — from AI-enhanced recycling utilities and investigations into reusable setups to the creation of plant-sourced resources that deliver an authentic substitute to inflexible plastics.
Also featured are initiatives underscoring the necessity of data clarity, establishing structures that empower brands to more effectively assess and impart sustainability achievements, and spearheading industrial innovations that render packaging output more circular and productive, encompassing compressed-air spray mechanisms to refill stations conceived for large-scale manufacturing.
The Future Leaders will be celebrated during dedicated sessions at Paris Packaging Week 2026, where they will convey their perspective of the industry’s upcoming horizons.”
Paris Packaging Week will be held on February 5th and 6th, 2026 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Hall 1.
