--- title: PET Pack CEE Forum 2026 - Budapest image: https://event.kor-group.com/hubfs/PET%20Pack%20CEE%202026%20Banner_Hero_Rev01.png --- [Skip to content](https://event.kor-group.com/roadshow2026#main-content) ![PET Pack CEE 2026 Budapest](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PET%20Pack%20CEE%202026%20Banner_Hero_Centered-1.png?width=1200&height=628&name=PET%20Pack%20CEE%202026%20Banner_Hero_Centered-1.png "PET Pack CEE 2026 Budapest") ### PPWR regulatory​ outlook ### CEE-specific ​answers ### Technical compliance --- ### Peer case studies ### Testing readiness ### Networking gala dinner ### PET Pack CEE Forum 2026 Staying Compliant & Competitive Under Europe’s New Packaging and Food-Contact Rules​​. Join PET packaging professionals from across Central and Eastern Europe in Budapest on 17 September 2026 for a focused, one-day forum on PPWR compliance, food-contact materials and the operational challenges reshaping the CEE PET value chain.​ Video player - PET Pack CEE Forum 2026 promo - Click to play video ![ChatGPT Image Jun 8, 2026, 05\_44\_24 PM](https://event.kor-group.com/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%208%2c%202026%2c%2005_44_24%20PM.png "ChatGPT Image Jun 8, 2026, 05_44_24 PM") ### **Unlock the future of food contact and packaging compliance in CEE** **Explore our event programme.** Discover a focused programme built around the challenges your operation is facing right now, from PPWR timelines and food contact regulation to rPET certification, NIAS risk and testing strategies.​ Hear directly from EU regulators, food contact specialists and technical specialists alongside CEE industry leaders who are applying these rules on the ground every day. Leave PET Pack CEE Forum ready to act, with clear answers on what to test, how to test it, and the compliance steps your operation needs to take immediately.​ [Download the full program](https://event.kor-group.com/hubfs/PET%20Pack%20CEE26%20A4%20flyer_09.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Keynote speakers ![Stefano Soro](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stefano%20Soro%2002.png?width=200&height=200&name=Stefano%20Soro%2002.png) ### Stefano Soro *Head of Unit Sustainable Products*, DG GROW, European Commission [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/stefano-soro?hsLang=en) ![Arpad Somlai](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Arpad%20Somlai_Re.png?width=200&height=200&name=Arpad%20Somlai_Re.png) ### Árpád Somlai Managing Director,  RESILUX Central Europe [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/arpad-somlai?hsLang=en) ![Dr. Dariusz Lizak](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dariusz%20Lizak.png?width=200&height=200&name=Dariusz%20Lizak.png) ### Dr. Dariusz Lizak National Chamber of Commerce Bottling Industry - President of the Board [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/dr-dariusz-lizak?hsLang=en) # The 2026 PET Pack CEE Forum agenda Food Contact, Compliance & Competitiveness in CEE Packaging #### The regulatory stakes Europe's new packaging rules: what PPWR means for operations in the region. #### The technical reality Food contact testing and compliance, NIAS and rPET certification. #### Supply Chain Integration What companies must demonstrate to access and compete in European supply chains. #### The compliance toolkit Testing infrastructure and compliance data: from liability to commercial differentiator.​ #### European frameworks in practice PPWR, chemical recycling, digital traceability — implications for your market positioning. #### Industry case studies Industry practitioners on compliance challenges, strategic decisions & measurable outcomes. [See the full agenda](https://event.kor-group.com/agenda-pet-pack-26?hsLang=en) # The PET Pack ​Experience Food Contact, Compliance & Competitiveness in CEE Packaging ## ![keynote speaker](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%206%2c%202026%2c%2011_01_27%20AM.png?width=1448&height=1086&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%206%2c%202026%2c%2011_01_27%20AM.png) #### **The EU Commission keynote** Hear the regulatory agenda for European packaging, directly from the European Commission. ## ![peer case study](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%206%2c%202026%2c%2010_51_23%20AM.png?width=1447&height=1087&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%206%2c%202026%2c%2010_51_23%20AM.png) #### **Peer case studies** Be informed by companies sharing their compliance journey : challenges faced, decisions made, outcomes delivered.​ ## ![Exchange roundtables](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%206%2c%202026%2c%2010_42_05%20AM.png?width=1448&height=1086&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%206%2c%202026%2c%2010_42_05%20AM.png) #### **Focused exchange roundtables** Bring your challenges to the table. Structured discussions designed around the issues that matter most to your operation.​ ## ![social event](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%206%2c%202026%2c%2010_41_57%20AM.png?width=1448&height=1086&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%206%2c%202026%2c%2010_41_57%20AM.png) #### **Hosted social event** Join fellow attendees the evening before the conference for a hosted dinner.​ # Media Partners - [![Plastech](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/plastech-logo.jpg?width=1417&height=708&name=plastech-logo.jpg)](https://event.kor-group.com/media-partners-pet-pack-cee-2026?hsLang=en) - [![Argus Media](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Argus_URL_Logo_RGB_V1.jpg?width=3426&height=1664&name=Argus_URL_Logo_RGB_V1.jpg)](https://event.kor-group.com/media-partners-pet-pack-cee-2026?hsLang=en) - [![Opakowanie.pl](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Opakowanie_M02.png?width=1000&height=500&name=Opakowanie_M02.png)](https://event.kor-group.com/media-partners-pet-pack-cee-2026?hsLang=en) - [![TRANSPACK](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TRANSPACK-LOGO_M02.png?width=1000&height=500&name=TRANSPACK-LOGO_M02.png)](https://event.kor-group.com/media-partners-pet-pack-cee-2026?hsLang=en) - [![dontwasteithu](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dontwasteithu_S.png?width=700&height=350&name=dontwasteithu_S.png)](https://event.kor-group.com/media-partners-pet-pack-cee-2026?hsLang=en)    **Visitor Profile**   - Converters and packaging manufacturers - Recyclers and rPET producers - Brand owners and FMCG companies - Solution providers and technology suppliers - Food contact materials specialists - Circularity and sustainability professionals - Compliance and regulatory affairs teams ![Registration](https://event.kor-group.com/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%208%2c%202026%2c%2001_26_13%20PM.png "Registration") ![Dorothea Hotel\_July 2025\_Ballroom Theater Short side with AV](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dorothea%20Hotel_July%202025_Ballroom%20Theater%20Short%20side%20with%20AV.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=Dorothea%20Hotel_July%202025_Ballroom%20Theater%20Short%20side%20with%20AV.jpg "Dorothea Hotel_July 2025_Ballroom Theater Short side with AV") ### Need sign-off to attend? We've made it easy. *Download the programme and use our* ***ready-made approval email*** *to make the case internally.* [Download the program](https://event.kor-group.com/hubfs/PET%20Pack%20CEE26%20A4%20Business%20Agenda_V07.pdf?hsLang=en) [Get the approval email](https://event.kor-group.com/approval-ready-email-pet-pack-cee-forum-2026?hsLang=en) [![Forum space](https://event.kor-group.com/hubfs/dotothea%20Landing01.png "Forum space")](https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1786614845196&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1621169068010469656&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi0uy0wtN7LPTLE1NLcwMzM0sTAxNbQ0U8tOrbR1DwpQA2qxBanKyczLVqsrSk1LBWrPS49PKsovL04tsnXLBIrlVwAA%2BXLff2IAAAA%3D) ![Spoon\_re02](https://event.kor-group.com/hubfs/Spoon_re02.png "Spoon_re02") ## See all speakers #### Keynote Speakers ![Stefano Soro](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stefano%20Soro%2002.png?width=200&height=200&name=Stefano%20Soro%2002.png) ### Stefano Soro Head of Unit, Green and Circular Economy, DG GROW, European Commission [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/stefano-soro?hsLang=en) ![Arpad Somlai](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Arpad%20Somlai_Re.png?width=200&height=200&name=Arpad%20Somlai_Re.png) ### Árpád Somlai Managing Director, RESILUX Central Europe [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/arpad-somlai?hsLang=en) ![Dr. Dariusz Lizak](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dariusz%20Lizak.png?width=200&height=200&name=Dariusz%20Lizak.png) ### Dr. Dariusz Lizak National Chamber of Commerce Bottling Industry - President of the Board [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/dr-dariusz-lizak?hsLang=en) #### Speakers ![Blanka Szilvassy](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blanka%20Szilvassy.png?width=200&height=200&name=Blanka%20Szilvassy.png) ### Blanka Szilvássy Expert on Food Contact Materials, Hungarian National Food Chain Safety Office [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/blanka-szilvassy?hsLang=en) ![Ermis Panagiotopoulos](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ermis%20Panagiotopoulos.png?width=200&height=200&name=Ermis%20Panagiotopoulos.png) ### Ermis Panagiotopoulos Head of Sustainability Advocacy EMEA, Indorama Ventures PCL [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/ermis-panagiotopoulos?hsLang=en) ![Raphael Jaumotte](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Raphael%20Jaumotte.png?width=200&height=200&name=Raphael%20Jaumotte.png) ### Raphael Jaumotte Technical Manager, PETCORE EUROPE [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/raphael-jaumotte?hsLang=en) ![Bernd Schwarz ](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bernd%20Schwarz%20CG.png?width=200&height=200&name=Bernd%20Schwarz%20CG.png) ### Bernd Schwarz Chief Chemical Officer, KÖR [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/bernd-schwarz?hsLang=en) ![Arpad Somlai](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Arpad%20Somlai_Re.png?width=200&height=200&name=Arpad%20Somlai_Re.png) ### Árpád Somlai Managing Director,  RESILUX Central Europe [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/arpad-somlai?hsLang=en) ![Karlheinz Hausmann](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Karlheinz%20Hausmann.png?width=200&height=200&name=Karlheinz%20Hausmann.png) ### Karlheinz Hausmann Technical Manager, PETCORE EUROPE [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/karlheinz-hausmann?hsLang=en) ![Jose Antonio Alarcon](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jose%20Antonio%20Alarcon.png?width=200&height=200&name=Jose%20Antonio%20Alarcon.png) ### Jose Antonio Alarcón Technical Manager, PETCORE EUROPE [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/jose-antonio-alarcon?hsLang=en) ![Argiris Dabanlis](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Argiris%20Dabanlis-1.png?width=200&height=200&name=Argiris%20Dabanlis-1.png) ### Argiris Dabanlis Technical Manager, PETCORE EUROPE [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/argiris-dabanlis?hsLang=en) ![Pauline Dirkmaat](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pauline%20Dirkmaat.png?width=200&height=200&name=Pauline%20Dirkmaat.png) ### Pauline Dirkmaat CRO, KÖR [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/pauline-dirkmaat?hsLang=en) ![Gyula Toth](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gyula%20toth.png?width=200&height=200&name=Gyula%20toth.png) ### Gyula Tóth CEO, KÖR [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/gyula-toth?hsLang=en) ![Antonello Ciotti](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Antonello%20Ciotti.png?width=200&height=200&name=Antonello%20Ciotti.png) ### Antonello Ciotti Chairman, PETCORE EUROPE [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/antonello-ciotti?hsLang=en) ![Zsolt Puskas](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Zsolt%20Puskas.png?width=200&height=200&name=Zsolt%20Puskas.png) ### Zsolt Puskás Deputy CEO, KÖR [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/zsolt-puskas?hsLang=en) ![Roberto Bertaggia](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Roberto%20Bertaggia.png?width=200&height=200&name=Roberto%20Bertaggia.png) ### Roberto Bertaggia Executive Director,  PETCORE EUROPE [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/roberto-bertaggia?hsLang=en) ![Christian Crepet](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christian%20Crepet.png?width=200&height=200&name=Christian%20Crepet.png) ### Christian Crépet Ambassador and Honorary Member of the Board, PETCORE EUROPE [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/christian-crepet?hsLang=en) ![Leigh Hyldon](https://event.kor-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leigh%20Hyldon.png?width=200&height=200&name=Leigh%20Hyldon.png) ### Leigh Hyldon Enterprise Sales Director, KÖR [View bio](https://event.kor-group.com/leigh-hyldon?hsLang=en) ### Have a question? 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