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

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.

The summit 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 also 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.”

The event will include 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.