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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.

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Preliminary Program

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
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.

Maag Music Hall, Zurich

Summit’25 promises a dynamic and inspiring day set against the vibrant backdrop of Maag Music Hall, Zurich. Attendees will experience a carefully curated program of engaging talks, forward-thinking discussions, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and visionaries.

To round off the day, attendees are invited to “Let’s Meet Switzerland… Again” - a Swiss-themed evening featuring local culture, cuisine, and a welcoming atmosphere to unwind and connect.

Renaissance Tower Hotel, Zurich

The final day of Summit’25, hosted at the Renaissance Tower Hotel in Zurich, will bring together experts and leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the glass industry. This day offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the insights gained throughout the summit and to envision the road ahead for the glass industry.

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:

Economic Outlook

  • The next 10 years in global and regional markets
  • Macro-economic developments
  • Regional trends

Packaging and Consumer Trends

  • Insights from leading FMCG companies
  • How preferences are shaping packaging choices
  • The role of different packaging types in today’s product portfolio

Regulatory Landscape

  • Navigating EU regulations and policies

Technology

  • Advances in hybrid and electrical melting
  • Hydrogen as an energy source?
  • Strengthening as a tool for ultra-lightweight production?
  • Forming and inspection technology of the future

The Role of Different Packaging Types

  • The influence of retailers on the choice of packaging materials

Turning challenges into Opportunities

  • Circular economy: threat or opportunity?
  • Health aspects – latest research
  • Engaging consumers in a digital age
  • Communicating the value proposition of glass

Speakers

Please see our confirmed speakers below.

Matthias Kümmerle
President of Bucher Emhart Glass
Klaus Abberger
Head of KOF Department
Business Tendency Surveys
Boris Planer
Expert for the future of retail, FMCG
and consumers at Zukunftsinstitut
Dominic Cakebread
Global Packaging Services
Director at GlobalData
Fabrice Rivet
Technical Director at FEVE
Silparat Watthanakasetr
Managing Director at BGC
Container Glass
Richard van Breda
Independent Consultant at
Bucher Emhart Glass
Jane Muncke
Managing Director at
Food Packaging Forum
Michael Heidan
Founder of ReViSalt GmbH
Alexander Sorg
Managing Director of SORG
Peter Cas
CEO of Steklarna Hrastnik
Guido Stebner
Chief Technology Officer
at Vetropack
Dr. Dominik Orzol
Managing Director of IPGR
Stefan Klaiber
Packaging Specialist at Nestlé
Josh Heaton
Head of Growth Strategy
at ArmstrongB2B
Edson Rossi
Managing Director at Vidroporto
(Part of Vidrala)

Explore the Gallery from Summit'19

Take a look back at Summit’19 through our gallery. From keynote sessions to networking highlights, relive the event’s key moments.