6 May 2026  FlexStudios, Steinfeld (Oldenburg, DE)

FlexForward 2026 – Next in Flex: Innovation beyond sustainability

Mondi invites you to our Flexible Packaging open‑door event on 6 May 2026 at the FlexStudios Customer Experience and R&D Centre in Steinfeld (Oldenburg, DE).

Get ready for a dynamic day of bold insights, breakthrough ideas, and hands‑on collaboration as we co‑create the next generation of sustainable packaging.

FlexForward 2026 is where innovation sparks, collaboration thrives, and tomorrow’s solutions are built today.

Why FlexForward?

FlexForward is your gateway to the packaging of tomorrow - today.

Discover how Mondi is shaping the future with breakthrough developments that help customers turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. We’ll dive into the evolving regulatory landscape, spotlight the latest market trends, and show how Mondi is empowering your transition to truly sustainable packaging - without compromising on cost efficiency or performance. Along the journey, you’ll uncover real success stories that prove how forward-thinking solutions are already creating measurable impact across the value chain..

What to Expect:

  • First-hand insights from Mondi’s top R&D and sustainability experts – get ahead of emerging trends and discover what’s next in circular packaging.
  • Fresh thinking from across the value chain – engage in dynamic conversations with retailers, startups, machine producers, and recyclers, sparking ideas that push boundaries.
  • VIP access to FlexStudios – enjoy a behind-the-scenes R&D Centre tour and see how breakthrough solutions come to life.
  • Touch, test, and explore – go hands-on with cutting-edge prototypes and materials, including live demos on our pilot lines.
  • Network with industry movers and shakers – connect with peers, partners, and thought leaders shaping the future of sustainable packaging.

Get ready to move FlexForward!

The Spirit of FlexForward 2026:

At Mondi, we believe innovation thrives when people come together. FlexForward 2026 is your chance to be part of a vibrant dialogue, to touch and feel the future of materials, and to help us design solutions that truly matter.

Join us at FlexStudios and let’s co-create the future of packaging!

If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to Kristina.Kramer@mondigroup.com

Agenda

Agenda

6 May, 2026 10:00 to
10:30

Ease into the day with fresh coffee and the chance to connect with peers and partners.

6 May, 2026 10:30 to
11:00
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Branislav Riha
Global Key Account Director, Mondi Group

6 May, 2026 11:00 to
11:30

Gain insights into Mondi’s innovation approach, startup collaborations, matchmaker programme, and a preview of what’s currently in development.

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Stephan Laske
Head of R&D Consumer Flexibles, Mondi Group

6 May, 2026 11:30 to
12:00

Hear directly from one of Europe’s leading retailers about their perspective on packaging transformation.-up collaborations, match-maker 


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Paul Earnshaw
Lead Packaging Manager, Tesco

6 May, 2026 12:00 to
13:00

Continue the conversation over a relaxed lunch with industry colleagues.


6 May, 2026 13:00 to
14:00

Experience FlexStudios behind the scenes — from pilot lines to prototypes and materials, this is your chance to see innovation in action.



6 May, 2026 14:00 to
14:15

Dive into material solutions

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Carlos Trubacz
Head of Product Sustainability Flexible Packaging, Mondi Group

6 May, 2026 14:15 to
15:15

Featuring experts from Mondi, Tesco, Borealis and other industry stakeholders [machine suppliers, post-consumer plastic waste recyclers]

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Paul Earnshaw
Lead Packaging Manager, Tesco

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Stephan Roest
Head of CES Business Development, Borealis

6 May, 2026 15:15 to
16:45

Mono materials: now and in the future [mono PP and mono PE], 

Functional Barrier Papers: when will pauperisation kick-off?

Scaling-up PCR: risks and opportunities

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Carlos Trubacz
Head of Product Sustainability Flexible Packaging, Mondi Group

6 May, 2026 16:45 to
17:00

Innovative polymer solutions

Functional Barrier Papers

PPWR & sustainability

Startup corner [Notpla: seaweed-based coatings; Scavenger AI: AI solutions for barrier based recipes on pet food market]