Abstract Submissions

Interested in speaking at Barrier Coatings for Food Packaging 2027?

In addition to our invited speakers, we are looking for industry experts who have specialisations or expertise in the following categories to submit their abstract. If you would like to share your knowledge or inspire discussion and development, we want to hear from you! For further information contact Nicky Stephens at nstephens@smithers.com.

Submission deadline: Friday 27 November 2026

Suggested topics include but are not limited to:

• European regulatory drivers shaping barrier coatings

• Regulatory impact on formulations and packaging
• Ready meals / fast food sector – case studies, requirements, market overview
• Brand owners – future requirements; challenges and what solutions industry needs to deliver
• What’s new? Innovations; start ups; real-world applications
• Barrier coatings for fibre based packaging
• Performance and functionality; Barrier functionality enabling sustainable packaging solutions
• Material developments and performance evaluation
• Oxygen barriers; grease barriers; moisture barriers – challenges, solutions, case studies
• Scaling up – converting; processing; application technology
• Biodegradable and compostable material
• Recycling challenges and solutions
• Designing coatings for end-of-life compliance
• Biobased and renewables
• Sustainable barriers
• Food contact packaging safety and testing

Plus, we are excited to hear any additional hot topics that you would like to have discussed at the conference!

Submit Your Abstract