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PepsiCo’s Sustainable Packaging Leader Announced as a Keynote for TAPPI’s FlexPack PLACE 2026

As companies race to meet global sustainability commitments, the challenge goes far beyond developing “greener” materials. It requires engineering solutions that uphold performance, appeal to consumers, and meet end-of-life expectations. At TAPPI’s FlexPack PLACE Conference one of the industry’s most respected voices will take the stage to address exactly that.

On Monday, April 21, Sri Narayan-Sarathy, Technical Director of Sustainable Packaging and R&D Senior Fellow at PepsiCo will deliver the keynote “Building a More Sustainable Future for Flexible Packaging with Cutting-Edge Packaging Materials and Innovation.” With Sri’s deep expertise in polymer science and a career dedicated to advancing next-generation packaging materials, attendees can expect insights that help translate emerging materials and technologies into scalable, commercially viable packaging designs. 

Taking place April 19-22, 2026, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Norfolk, Virginia, TAPPI’s FlexPack PLACE Conference brings together leaders, innovators, and technical experts from every sector of the flexible packaging ecosystem, including food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, retail, and more.

Beyond the keynote, this year’s technical program features an extensive lineup of peer-reviewed technology and process presentations, covering topics such as sustainability guided multilayer film designs, functional additives, advances in web handling, and the latest in applied academic research.  

Organizations looking to strengthen their presence at the event can take advantage of tabletop exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, ideal for showcasing innovations and connecting with decision makers.

Early Bird registration ends March 20, 2026, and conference-rate hotel rooms are available through March 28.

Learn more and register at: https://events.tappi.org/event/flexpack.