About Us

About Us

PFiC 2026: Where Science and Industry Shape the Packaging of the Future

This is the first edition of PFiC – Packaging of the Future International Conference, which will take place from September 30 to October 2 in Marinha Grande, Portugal.
This conference is intended as a meeting point dedicated to cross-cutting themes within the packaging sector, bringing together the scientific and academic perspective with the business vision of the entities that make up the consortium of the Packaging of the Future® Project (www.embalagemdofuturo.pt/en/).
The event will feature the participation of renowned international and Portuguese experts and will be held in a region with a strong industrial presence and outstanding natural beauty. This setting will allow all participants to enjoy days of scientific knowledge sharing along with memorable networking opportunities.
At the same time as the conference, the results developed within this Project will be presented directly on the factory floor.

Speakers

A world-class group of thought leaders and innovators.

Invited Speakers

A - Design and Functional Concepts

B – Advances in Materials

C – Innovative Manufacturing

D - Smart Logistics

E - Circularity and End-of-Life

F - Market and Regulation

Schedule

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Registration

VANGEST – Building 7 Reception
Registration
12:00 14:00
14:00 14:20

Open Session

VANGEST – Building 7 Factory Plant
Open Session

Plenary Lecture

VANGEST – Building 7 Factory Plant
Seeram Ramakrichna
Plenary Lecture
14:20 15:20
15:20 16:20

Plenary Session

VANGEST – Building 7 Factory Plant
Plenary Session

Coffee Break

VANGEST – Building 7 Exterior Tent
Coffee Break
16:20 16:40
16:40 17:40

Plenary Session

VANGEST Group
Plenary Session

Factory visit

VANGEST Group
Moulds Factory
Factory visit
17:40 18:40
18:40 20:00

Cocktail

VANGEST – Building 7 Exterior Tent
Cocktail

Registration

Stephens Theatre Main Entrance
Registration
08:30 09:00
09:00 10:00

Plenary Lecture

Stephens Theatre Main Stage
Plenary Lecture

Parallel Sessions

Stephens Theatre Main Stage/Library Auditorium/Resinagem Building Auditorium
10:00 11:00
11:00 11:20

Coffee break

Resinagem Building Auditorium Support Room
Coffee break

Parallel Sessions

Stephens Theatre Main Stage/Library Auditorium/Resinagem Building Auditorium
11:20 13:00
13:00 14:00

Lunch

Resinagem Building Auditorium Support Room
Lunch

Keynote Speaker 2

Stephens Theatre Main Stage/Library Auditorium/Resinagem Building Auditorium
14:00 14:40

Keynote Speaker 3

Stephens Theatre Main Stage/Library Auditorium/Resinagem Building Auditorium

Parallel Sessions

Stephens Theatre Main Stage/Library Auditorium/Resinagem Building Auditorium
14:40 16:20
16:20 16:40

Coffee break

Resinagem Building Auditorium Support Room
Coffee break

Factory visit

SB Vidros & Gallo Vidro
Glass Factories
Factory visit
17:00 18:40

Registration

Stephens Theatre Main Entrance
Registration
08:30 09:00
09:00 10:00

Plenary Lecture

Stephens Theatre Main Stage
Plenary Lecture

Parallel Sessions

Stephens Theatre Main Stage/Library Auditorium/Resinagem Building Auditorium
10:00 11:00
11:00 11:20

Coffee break

Resinagem Building Auditorium Support Room
Coffee break

Parallel Sessions

Stephens Theatre Main Stage/Library Auditorium/Resinagem Building Auditorium
11:20 13:00
13:00 14:00

Lunch

Resinagem Building Auditorium Support Room
Lunch

Poster Session

Stephens Theatre Foyer
Poster Session
14:00 15:20
15:00 18:00

Guided tour of iconic and traditional locations

Nazaré Beach and other iconic places
Guided tour of iconic and traditional locations

Gala Dinner, Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks

Place to be confirmed
Gala Dinner, Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks
19:00 22:00

Registration

Choose your registration option

Accompanying person

Early Bird Registration

100,00 € / without gala dinner

Current phase prices:

  • Without gala dinner: 100,00 €
  • With gala dinner: 150,00 €

At normal access prices:

  • Without gala dinner: 100,00 €
  • With gala dinner: 150,00 €
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Students (PhD., MSc., BSc.)

Early Bird Registration

300,00 € / without gala dinner

Current phase prices:

  • Without gala dinner: 300,00 €
  • With gala dinner: 350,00 €

At normal access prices:

  • Without gala dinner: 400,00 €
  • With gala dinner: 450,00 €
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Industrial participants

Early Bird Registration

400,00 € / without gala dinner

Current phase prices:

  • Without gala dinner: 400,00 €
  • With gala dinner: 450,00 €

At normal access prices:

  • Without gala dinner: 500,00 €
  • With gala dinner: 550,00 €
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Academic or Researchers

Early Bird Registration

400,00 € / without gala dinner

Current phase prices:

  • Without gala dinner: 400,00 €
  • With gala dinner: 450,00 €

At normal access prices:

  • Without gala dinner: 500,00 €
  • With gala dinner: 550,00 €
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Important Dates

Registration Opens: 1st May 2026

Early Bird Registration Deadline: 30th July 2026

Normal Registration Deadline: 18th September 2026


Registration for the International Conference includes:

. Access to all Plenary Sessions, Parallel Sessions, Poster sessions, Technical Exhibition and Industry Visit.

. Coffee breaks and lunches (participants with dietary requirements should inform the Organizing Committee upon registration).

. Abstract book and conference bag.

. Social program (Reception on September 30th, Tour of Iconic and Traditional Sites and Closing Ceremony and Gala Dinner).

. Compete for the awards for best presentation (3 prizes) and best poster (2 prizes).

Sponsors

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