FuturePack
22 September 2025 | Messe Nürnberg | Language: English
Where Europe’s most promising sustainable packaging innovations take the stage.
FuturePack Summit brings together researchers, early-stage founders, corporates, and investors for a unique day of inspiration, innovation, and networking – all focused on shaping the future of sustainable packaging.
For the very first time, Futury GmbH, in collaboration with FACHPACK and EIT Food, is bringing together leading players of the European startup and innovation ecosystem to give packaging innovators a true home and a powerful platform to showcase their solutions right before the official start of FACHPACK 2025.
Our mission: to close the gap between breakthrough innovation and real market access. FuturePack is where research-driven ideas, early-stage ventures, and scale-ready startups meet industry, investors, and decision-makers.
Expect high-energy startup pitches, expert panels, keynotes from industry pioneers, and a buzzing atmosphere where groundbreaking ideas meet real market potential. Whether you're looking to discover the next big thing in circular packaging, connect with innovation leaders, or support startups turning science into solutions, FuturePack is your place to be.
What to expect
Inspiring kickoff & industry panel: We start with a strategic look at how packaging innovation moves from research to market, featuring voices from science, startups, and industry.
25+ startup pitches across 3 blocks
- Innovation out of research: Explore early-stage tech and potential university spin-offs
- Innovation in the early stage: Meet high-potential startups from the EIT-Food ecosystem
- Innovation in the later stage: Discover market-ready solutions tackling real-world challenges
Live voting & expert feedback: Engage directly: Vote for your favorites and listen in as industry experts ask the tough questions.
Award ceremony & outlook: Celebrate the top three startups – and gain insight into how they’ll collaborate with industry partners.
Networking dinner & startup fair: Wind down with dinner and drinks in an open, interactive setting to meet the startups, partners, and fellow innovators.
Bonus: Day 2 at FACHPACK
23 September 2025 | 14:00 – 16:00 | Innovation Box, Hall 5
See the winning startups in action as they present their solutions live and discuss real-world collaboration cases with industry partners.
Who should attend?
Startups, corporates, researchers, packaging experts, sustainability professionals, investors, and anyone passionate about driving circular and sustainable innovation in the packaging industry.
Be part of FuturePack.
Join us on 22 September at NürnbergMesse and help shape the future of sustainable packaging in Europe. Registration (for free) through the following link:
