BOBST Launches Packaging Forward to Engage the Next Generation of Packaging Professionals

Mex, Switzerland, 17 March 2026

Bobst North America will host Packaging Forward, a new industry summit designed to bring together emerging professionals across the folding carton and corrugated packaging sectors. The event will take place May 19 at the BOBST Atlanta Competence Center.

Packaging Forward is focused on the future of the packaging industry — bringing together early-career professionals, industry experts, and technology leaders to explore how innovation, collaboration, and new ideas are shaping the next generation of packaging production. It will provide participants with direct exposure to the technologies, workflows, and leadership perspectives driving the industry forward. Through a combination of presentations, discussions, and hands-on demonstrations, attendees will gain insight into how packaging companies are evolving to meet new expectations around efficiency, sustainability, and digitalization.

The program will feature industry leaders from across the packaging ecosystem, including converters, associations, technology partners, and academic institutions. Sessions will address key industry topics including automation, workforce development, sustainability in packaging design, and the role of emerging leaders in shaping the future of the industry.

The event will take place inside the BOBST Atlanta Competence Center, allowing attendees to experience live demonstrations of packaging production technologies and gain a deeper understanding of modern converting workflows.

“Packaging Forward is about creating space for the next generation of industry professionals to connect, learn, and see where packaging technology is headed,” said Katie Graham, Regional Marketing & Communications Manager at BOBST North America. “The packaging industry is evolving quickly, and investing in the people who will lead the next chapter is critical.”

Last but not least, there will be lots of opportunities for networking with peers and industry leaders, as well as discussions designed to encourage cross-company collaboration and new perspectives on the future of packaging manufacturing.

Packaging Forward reflects BOBST’s broader commitment to industry education, workforce development, and building stronger connections across the packaging community.

Registration for Packaging Forward is now open. Industry professionals interested in attending can learn more and register at: https://go.bobst.com/packagingforward2026.

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About BOBST
​We are one of the world’s leading suppliers of substrate processing, printing and converting equipment and services for the label, flexible packaging, folding carton and corrugated board industries. Our vision is to shape the future of the packaging world based on four pillars: connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability.
​Founded in 1890 by Joseph Bobst in Lausanne, Switzerland, BOBST has a presence in more than 50 countries, runs 21 production facilities in 12 countries and employs more than 6 300 people around the world. The firm recorded a consolidated turnover of CHF 1.622 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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​BOBST PR Representative
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Katie Graham
​Regional Marketing & Communications Manager
​Bobst North America Inc.
​Tel.: +1 973 226 8000
​Mobile: +1 404 308 3480
​Email: katie.graham@bobst.com

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