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October 28th - 30th 2025
Zurich, Switzerland Prime Tower, Maag Music Hall
& the Renaissance Hotel

Summit'25
October 28th - 30th 2025
Zurich, Switzerland.

Get ready for Summit’25, where global leaders, innovators, and changemakers will come together to shape the future of glass packaging and beyond. This milestone event will feature thought-provoking discussions, innovations, and transformative ideas to drive progress and sustainability in our industry. Hotel rooms are available for participants at the Renaissance Hotel, making it easy to stay close to the action. Join us to connect, collaborate, and explore the trends and opportunities shaping tomorrow.

Program

CLOUDS Bar in Prime Tower, Zurich

To start the conference proceedings, join us at our Welcome Event hosted in the stunning CLOUDS Bar. Situated in Zurich’s famous Prime Tower, the venue offers spectacular views of the entire city. With drinks and entertainment on arrival and delicious food served, the welcome event is the ideal place to network and begin exploring the themes and trends that will be discussed at the conference.

17:00 - Late

Maag Music Hall, Zurich

Time	Event	Speaker
08:30	Welcome to Summit’25	Matthias Kümmerle, President, Bucher Emhart Glass
Glass in an Evolving World
08:45	Economic Outlook	Klaus Abberger, Head of Department Business Tendency Surveys, KOF
09:15	Demographic & Consumer Trends	Boris Planer, Expert, Zukunftsinstitut
09:45	Key Trends in Global Packaging	Dominik Cakebread, Packaging Market Research Consultant
10:15		Break
10:45	EU Regulatory Situation	Fabrice Rivet, Technical Director, FEVE
Regional Dynamics, Initiatives and Best Practices
11:15	Asia	Silparat Watthanakasetr, CEO, BG Container Glass Public Company Limited
11:35	South America	Edson Rossi, Managing Director, Vidroporto
11:55	Africa	Paul Curnow, CEO, Ardagh Glass Packaging - Africa
12:30		Lunch Break
Outside View: How Brands See Glass
14:00	Spirits	Richard v. Breda, Bacardi Global Glass Lead, Bacardi
14:25	Food	Stefan Klaiber, Senior Packaging Engineer, Nestlé
Communicating the Value of Glass
14:50	Health Impact of Food Packaging	Jane Muncke, Managing Director, Food Packaging Forum
15:20	It has to be Glass	Josh Heaton, Head of Strategy, ArmstrongB2B®
15:50	Joining Forces to Communicate Value	Werner Gessner, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Bucher Emhart Glass
17:30	Bus Departure to Evening Event Venue: Landesmuseum Zurich	Guided Group Tours & Dinner A Swiss-themed evening featuring local culture, cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere to unwind and connect.
	End of event	Individual departures by train or taxi to hotel

Renaissance Tower Hotel, Zurich

Time	Event	Speaker
08:30	The Importance of Innovation	Jacques Sanche, CEO, Bucher Industries
Opportunities in Decarbonization
08:50	First Experiences with Hybrid Furnaces and Discussion of Proven Techniques for Carbon Emission Reduction in Glass Melting	Alexander Sorg, Managing Partner, SORG Group
09:20	Experiences with Hydrogen Firing	Christian Fröba, CEO, Vaider Group
09:40	Zero-CO₂ Project	Dominik Orzol, Managing Director, International Partners in Glass Research
10:00	Break & Marketplace	Refreshments and networking with experts
Opportunities in Container Production & Lifecycle Support
10:30	Advancements in Forming & Automation	Thomas Bewer, Senior Director Forming Technology, Bucher Emhart Glass Christian von Ah, Senior Director Automation & Inspection Technology, Bucher Emhart Glass
11:10	Inspection: Shaping the Future with AI	Niki Estner, Software Development Manager, Bucher Emhart Glass
11:30	Lifecycle Solutions	Patrick Crous, Vice President: Projects & Service, Bucher Emhart Glass
11:50	Group Picture	All
12:05	Lunch Break & Marketplace	Refreshments and networking with experts
Opportunities in Strengthening
13:25	Rezon: The Revolution of Reusability	Guido Stebner, Chief Technology Officer, Vetropack
13:45	Polymer Coating for Ultra-lightweight	Oliver Wiegand, Former Managing Partner, Wiegand-Glas
14:05	A Breakthrough in Glass Strengthening for Ultra-lightweight Glass Containers	Michael Heidan, Founder & Managing Director, ReViSalt GmbH
14:25	Implementation Challenges for Glass Plants	Daniel Schippan, Designated President, Bucher Emhart Glass
14:45	The Vision: Summary & Conclusions	Matthias Kümmerle, President, Bucher Emhart Glass
15:00	Farewell Aperitif	Continued discussion opportunities and goodbyes to patrons

What to Expect - Insights, Innovation & Impact

Glass packaging is at a turning point, shaped by sustainability, technology, and evolving consumer expectations. At Summit ‘25, industry leaders will share forward-thinking strategies and solutions to navigate this transformation.

Key topics include: