IAPRI Members Invited to Participate in Converge 2026 with WPO Discount

IAPRI is pleased to share a special opportunity offered through one our members, the World Packaging Organization (WPO) for IAPRI members and their associates to participate in Converge 2026 at a reduced rate, an international conference focused on circular packaging systems and global packaging sustainability strategies.

Converge 2026 will take place 14–16 July 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in Vienna, Austria. WPO is supporting the event together with its partners, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and GreenBlue.



The conference will bring together international packaging leaders, global brands, policymakers, recyclers, NGOs, sustainability experts, and other stakeholders to discuss scalable solutions for circular packaging systems and harmonized global packaging strategies.

As a WPO member, IAPRI can extend an exclusive registration discount of USD 100 to its members and its associates. To receive the discount, use the code:  WPO_CONVERGE

This conference may be of particular interest to companies, researchers, and professionals involved in:
  • packaging sustainability
  • circular economy initiatives
  • PPWR and EPR compliance
  • packaging innovation and materials development
  • recycling and recovery systems
  • international packaging policy and strategy
The program includes contributions from organizations such as Amazon, Mars, McDonald’s, Mondi Group, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, WRAP UK, McKinsey, Bain, and many others.

Event Details IAPRI encourages members to consider this opportunity to engage in international dialogue, networking, and knowledge exchange on sustainable packaging and circular packaging systems.