Deadline Extended! 2026 FlexPack PLACE abstracts due September 26
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Be a Presenter
TAPPI's International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division Technical Program Committee has extended the deadline to Friday, September 26, 2026 for submissions for technical presentations, case studies, and papers from professionals in the industry and academic community.
Want to share your expertise with leaders, innovators, and experts in the flexible packaging industry? Present at 2026 FlexPack PLACE Conference and help shape the future of packaging!
We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Advances in resin technologies
- New materials and packaging design
- Polymer processing fundamentals
- Innovations in extrusion equipment
- Interplay between film and downstream packaging equipment
Abstract submission deadline: This has been extended through Friday, September 26, 2025.
Abstracts should be 300 words or less and must be submitted through the secured TAPPI Speaker Management System.
If you need help submitting your abstract into the system, please email Pat Stiede, TAPPI Speaker Relations Manager, or call her at 770-209-7214
Become a Session Developer
Passionate about a specific topic? Know a fantastic speaker? Good at organizing events?
Consider becoming a Session Developer. It’s a great way to lead, collaborate, and shape the agenda of the conference.
Please contact Ankush Gokhale, Technical Program Chair or Sarah Lunceford, TAPPI Division Manager for more details.
Let’s make this the best FlexPack PLACE Conference yet — we hope to see you (and your ideas!) in Norfolk.

