Abstract Submissions

Interested in speaking at Barrier Coatings for Food Packaging 2026?

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 20 February 2026

Suggested topics include but are not limited to:

• Market updates
• Regulation updates - SUPD/PPWR/PFAS and chemicals of concern
• Regulatory compliance - food safety - migration testing, global standards and certifications
• Innovative barrier coating solutions
• Sustainable barriers
• Recyclability and circular economy - designing coatings for end-of-life compliance
• Case studies & best practices - real-world applications
• Coating application technologies & manufacturing
• Supply chain collaboration
• Processing and new technologies
• Raw material availability; supply chain; costs; productivity
• Food contact testing in relation to barriers

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

Submit Your Abstract