The Metal Packager LIVE!: Shaping the Future of Metal Packaging in 2026
UK – The metal packaging industry is set to unite for a premier professional gathering as The Metal Packager announces its upcoming event: The Metal Packager LIVE!. Taking place on 15 September 2026 at the Forest Pines Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, this event offers a unique platform to gain direct insight from industry leaders in metal packaging.
INX International Ink will serve as the Headline Sponsor, strengthening the event’s focus on delivering industry-leading solutions and innovation. The day is supported by key industry bodies including Canmakers UK, Alupro, and the MPMA UK, with Radnor Hills joining as the official Drinks Sponsor.
Insight from Industry Leaders
The day features a dynamic “Insight Agenda” designed to provide practical insights and foster relationship-building in an informal yet professional setting:
08:00 | Registration & Green-side Networking:
10:00 | Optional Golf Outing: A shotgun start for 18 holes on the Championship Forest Pines Course.
16:30 | Keynote Session: Featuring Phillip Fisher, Managing Director of Canpack UK.
17.00 | Industry Roundtable: A collaborative discussion with Phil Fenton (Alupro), John O’Maoileoin (Canpack and Canmakers UK), and David Hall (Sonoco), and Sarah Passmore, Tata Steel UK.
17:00 | Technical Presentations: Insights from Jason Galley (MPMA) and more…
19:00 | Three-Course Networking Dinner & Prize Giving: A formal evening to celebrate sector achievements and build lasting professional connections.
Connect, Collaborate, and Lead
The Metal Packager LIVE! is designed intended to strengthen connections across the entire value chain,— from production and processing to recycling and trade. By hosting this event at a dedicated venue, the organisers are encouraging open dialogue the honest conversation and peer-to-peer engagement to help necessary to drive the sector forward and influence future policy and development.
PACKAGES
Tickets and registration are now available for industry professionals. Attendees can choose from a variety of packages to suit their schedules and professional goals:
£1200 + VAT
Four-Ball
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4 player team
£300pp + VAT
Individual Ticket
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1 player
£200pp + VAT
Networking & Dinner Only
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1 person
£1800 + VAT
Four-Ball + Hotel
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4 player team
£450pp + VAT
Individual Ticket + Hotel
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1 player
Sponsorship & Visibility: For companies seeking to showcase their expertise to an engaged audience, several sponsorship packages remain available. To discuss these opportunities, please contact Megan Freeman: meganfreeman@connectivepress.com
For full event details and to secure your place:
