Stefano Soro
DG GROW,
European Commission
Navigating PET Packaging and Food Contact Transformation
17 September 2026 | Budapest, Hungary | In person | 09:00–17:00
PETCORE EUROPE, in partnership with KÖR Group, invites PET packaging leaders from across Central and Eastern Europe to a focused, one-day, in-person conference in Budapest.
This event is designed for senior industry professionals who need clear direction to navigate regulatory change and implement it effectively across their organizations.
Across one intensive day, the conference will examine how EU-level and local regulatory developments are reshaping PET packaging and food-contact materials in the CEE region. The focus is on practical implications for the value chain and on how businesses can anticipate change, adapt with confidence, and move forward in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
What the day will cover
- Regulatory perspectives from EU and local institutions relevant to the CEE market
- PETCORE EUROPE’s evolving role, priorities, and initiatives across the PET value chain
- Industry viewpoints from companies active in Central and Eastern Europe
- KÖR insights on data, testing, risk reduction, and practical implementation
- Structured discussion, Q&A, and networking with peers and experts
Who should attend
Professionals active across the PET packaging value chain in Central and Eastern Europe, including converters, recyclers, brand owners, and solution providers, as well as organizations involved in food-contact materials, circularity, and compliance.
Format
- Date: THU 17 September 2026
- Time: 09:00–17:00
- Location: Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Hungary, 1051 Budapest, Dorottya utca 2.
- Format: In-person conference with networking dinner (Dinner: evening before the event, on 16 September)
Registration is open.
Join us in Budapest for a clear, CEE-focused view on the regulatory and market future of PET packaging.
Agenda
17 September 2026 | Budapest, Hungary | In person | 09:00–17:00
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09:00 – 10:00 |
Registration and Welcome coffee |
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10:00 – 10:15 |
Opening
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10:15 – 11:00 |
Local and EU Institutions’ view
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11:00 – 11:10 |
Q&A |
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11:10 – 12:10 |
PETCORE activities evolution and new initiatives
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12:10 – 12:30 |
FCM Product quality without compromises
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12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch Break |
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13:30 – 14:00 |
Platforms and guidelines
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14:00 – 14:40 |
WORKING GROUPS AND TASK FORCES |
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14:00 – 14:05 |
Advocacy (Antonello Ciott, PETCORE EUROPE) |
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14:05 – 14:15 |
LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) and REUSE (Argiris Dabanlis, PETCORE EUROPE) |
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14:15 – 14:25 |
TWG (Thermoform Working Group)/FB (Functional Barrier Novel Technology) (Jose Antonio Alarcon, PETCORE EUROPE) |
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14:25 – 14:30 |
Depolymerization, novel technology and food contact (BHET TF) (Raphael Jaumotte, PETCORE EUROPE) |
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14:30 – 14:40 |
NIAS (Non-Intentionally Added Substances) (Bernd Schwarz, KÖR + Raphael Jaumotte, PETCORE EUROPE) |
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14:40 – 14:50 |
Q&A |
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14:50 – 15:05 |
Coffee Break |
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15:05 – 15:25 |
Creating Industrial Intelligence for Food Contact Material value chain
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15:25 – 16:00 |
Stakeholder and PETCORE Engagement
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16:00 – 16:10 |
Q&A |
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16:10 – 16:30 |
What’s next? & Wrap up & closure
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Meet our Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Speakers
Ticket Registration
Frequently asked questions
What is this event about?
A focused, in-person event helping PET packaging professionals in the CEE region understand regulatory and market changes affecting food-contact materials — and how to respond strategically.
Who should attend this event?
PET packaging producers, converters, recyclers, brand owners, and professionals working in regulatory, compliance, quality, or sustainability roles across the PET value chain.
Who is organizing the event?
The event is jointly organized by PETCORE EUROPE and KÖR Group.
Is this an in-person or online event?
This is a fully in-person event. There is no online or hybrid attendance option.
When and where does the event take place?
Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection 📅 17 September 2026
Will the agenda and speakers be announced in advance?
Yes. The full agenda and confirmed speaker lineup will be published on the event website before the event.
Is there a networking or social program?
Yes. An optional Gala Dinner will take place on 16 September 2026 at 20:00, the evening before the conference.
Participation is included in the ticket price and collected for planning purposes.
How do I register?
You can register by completing the online registration form on this page.
Is my registration confirmed immediately?
No. Registration is confirmed only after payment is received.
When will I receive my invoice?
If you have chosen the option "Bank Transfer":
To confirm your participation, please complete the bank transfer using the Proforma Invoice, which will be issued and sent to you by a separate email within a maximum of 3 business days.
If you have chosen the option "Online Payment":
To confirm your participation, please complete the online payment using the sent payment link.
Billing information will be generated based on the organization details provided during your registration.
Your registration will be approved upon receipt of the registration fee.
The final tax invoice will be issued and sent to you within 7 business days after receiving the registration fee.
How can I pay for my ticket?
If you have chosen the option "Bank Transfer":
To confirm your participation, please complete the bank transfer using the Proforma Invoice, which will be issued and sent to you by a separate email within a maximum of 3 business days.
If you have chosen the option "Online Payment":
To confirm your participation, please complete the online payment using the sent payment link.
Billing information will be generated based on the organization details provided during your registration.
Your registration will be approved upon receipt of the registration fee.
The final tax invoice will be issued and sent to you within 7 business days after receiving the registration fee.
What does the ticket price include?
The ticket price includes:
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Access to the full conference program
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Catering during the event
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Participation in the Gala Dinner (optional)
What are the ticket prices?
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Early Bird (until 30 June 2026): EUR 195 + VAT
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Full Price (from 01 July 2026): EUR 295 + VAT
What is the cancellation policy?
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Cancellations until 30 June 2026: 50% refund
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Cancellations from 01 July 2026 onward: no refund
All refunds are processed after the event.
Can I transfer my registration to someone else?
Yes. Registrations can be transferred to another person if the organizers are notified at least 7 days before the event.
What happens if I don’t attend?
If you do not attend and have not cancelled in advance, no refund will be issued.
Is accommodation included in the ticket price?
No. Accommodation is not included.
Is there a special hotel rate for attendees?
Yes. A limited number of rooms is available at a preferred rate at the venue hotel.
Early booking is recommended, as availability is limited.
Will the event be recorded?
Yes. This is a public event. Sessions will be recorded and a photographer will be present on site.
How will my personal data be used?
Your personal data will be used solely for event administration and related communication, in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
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