Mumbai, 5 September 2025 – The 12th Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit & Expo – 2025, the flagship event by ElitePlus++ Business Services, concluded successfully on 3–4 September at the Reliance Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest summit dedicated to Films and Flexible Packaging.
Supported by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Government of India, this edition once again set new benchmarks for the global packaging industry.
Record Participation
The two-day mega event brought together:
- 2,200+ delegates from 26 countries
- 800 organizations, including global leaders in:
- Rigid and Flexible Packaging
- Recyclers and Converters
- Raw Material Suppliers
- Policymakers and Automation Experts
- Brand Owners and Sustainability Innovators
Highlight: Strong participation of Brand Owners in large numbers.
India’s Strategic Role in the World Packaging Market
- India is emerging as one of the world’s largest markets for Flexible Packaging, driving the demand for technology upgrades and material innovation.
- Packaging is recognized as a strategic growth sector, seamlessly aligned with the Government’s Make in India vision.
- Policy drivers include:
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
- Recycled content adoption
- Advanced recycling technologies
- These policies are enabling India to lead the way in circular economy practices.
Convergence of Rigid & Flexible Packaging
A defining feature of this edition was the unique convergence of Rigid and Flexible Packaging sectors.
- As end-users increasingly adopt multi-format strategies, Rigid and Flexible solutions are being viewed as complementary rather than competitive.
Global Leadership on Stage: Policy, Circular Economy & Global Outlook
The Summit featured an unparalleled line-up of global thought leaders:
- Keynotes from CEOs/MDs of:
- Godrej Industries
- Reliance Consumer Products
- Marico
- Bisleri
- Bandhan Bank
- Alliance to End Plastic Waste
- Plenary Sessions:
- PepsiCo – insights on consumer trends and sustainability strategies
- McKinsey & Company – transformation in packaging
- Economic Outlook Address by a leading Chief Economist, focusing on:
- Trade shifts
- Tariff wars
- Transition from globalization to regional alliances
- Treaty Insights: Delegates received updates on INC-5.2 Treaty outcomes and their implications for India’s packaging sector.
10 Business Sessions & 7 Panel Discussions
The Summit delivered a powerful agenda with:
- 10+ Business Sessions
- 7 Panel Discussions
- 85+ Industry Leaders
Key Themes Covered
- Digital Transformation – AI, smart solutions, data-driven manufacturing
- Next-gen Materials – mono-materials, coatings, adhesives, recyclability, barrier technologies
- Sectoral Innovations – across FMCG, pharma, healthcare, e-commerce, EVs, and solar
- Disruptive Technologies – chemical recycling, rPET, automation, traceability, decarbonization
- Exclusive Previews of breakthrough technologies
Panel Highlights
- Innovations in Raw Materials
- Making a Business Case for Sustainability
- Brand Owners’ Perspectives on the New Normal
- Flexible–Rigid Packaging Synergies
- Start-Ups & Capital Market Access
- Plastics in Circularity – The New Regime
- Emerging Indian Brands Revolutionising Packaging
Exhibition: A Unique Summit + Expo Experience
The Expo floor featured:
- 100+ Exhibitors
- Live demonstrations
- Automation solutions
- Next-gen applications
The event concluded with a vibrant Gala Dinner, celebrating industry connections and bringing the entire ecosystem together.
Organiser’s Note
Nidhi Verma, Founder & MD, ElitePlus++ Business Services, said:
“The 12th edition has been a landmark, uniting Global leadership and India’s packaging value chain at a decisive moment. This Summit reaffirmed India’s role as a Global hub for sustainable packaging transformation.”
About ElitePlus++ Business Services
ElitePlus++ Business Services is India’s leading platform for:
- Industry Summits
- B2B Exhibitions
- Knowledge-sharing forums
It connects global business leaders, policymakers, and innovators. Its flagship event, the Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit & Expo, is firmly established as the world’s largest annual gathering for packaging and sustainability stakeholders.
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