Cal Poly

IT students took top honors in FPA’s 2025 design challenge with the EZ PB&J Pouch, while Cal Poly and other RIT teams earned second place and honorable mentions for innovative flexible packaging concepts.

Events

Book your place at the 19th edition of the Stretch and Shrink Film event on December 9-10, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. Through expert panels and discussions, you can gain insights into performance improvements, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, including developments like PFAS reduction and extended producer responsibility (EPR). FPA is a partner for the event, and members receive 15% off the registration fee. FPA President & CEO, Dan Felton, is chairing and speaking at the conference on December 9th.

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Join us at a premier forum focused on shaping the future of polyethylene films. Our event is specifically created for decision-makers, featuring hand-picked senior-level speakers and attendees to ensure you are surrounded by the industry's most influential minds. Connect with top-tier professionals, explore cutting-edge advancements, and discover innovative solutions to harness the potential of the evolving market landscape. Elevate your expertise and expand your network with us. FPA is a partner for the Polyethylene Films event, and members receive 15% off the registration fee.

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The FPA 2026 Annual Meeting will be held March 18-20, 2026, at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. The meeting will offer great networking opportunities for industry leaders and senior management, and feature the presentation of the winners of the 2026 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition.

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The FlexForward® Conference in 2026 will take place at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 15th – 17th.

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Convenience and Innovation

Student designers rethink uses for flexible packaging