Women working in packaging are to be formally celebrated at London Packaging Week 2026, with a dedicated networking event where female leadership and empowerment are reinforced.
The Women in Packaging Breakfast takes place from 08:30-09:00 on the morning of 17 September and brings together women making a difference across the packaging industry.
Hosted by event organiser Easyfairs and leading UK industry publication Packaging News, this gathering builds on the wildly successful Women in Packaging Excellence Awards.
Winners and finalists from the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards will be joined by invited industry leaders and partners for a breakfast designed to strengthen connections across the sector. The networking breakfast is followed by The Power Hour, an exclusive invite-only leadership session where punctual, high-impact talks and discussions cover leadership, allyship, innovation, sustainability, and meaningful organisational change across the packaging industry.
The Power Hour starts with a gentle 10-minute chair yoga and breathing practice that is designed to help you pause, release tension and reconnect with your body through simple, nourishing movements and mindful breathing.
Karen Graley, UK Packaging Pro COO and winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards 2026, will then be interviewed by industry legend Margaret Bates, as they explore the opportunities and challenges that shape long-term success, from navigating change and driving innovation to building strong relationships and inspiring others.
From 09.30-10.00, an expert panel including voices from Aura Global, Asda, and Tesco, will share their experiences of turning ideas into lasting progress within packaging organisations. This session explores how leaders and allies can foster more inclusive cultures, embed sustainability into everyday decision-making, develop diverse talent and create the conditions for innovation to thrive.
Sema Tezel Basbug, Head of Marketing, UK Packaging Portfolio at Easyfairs and recipient of the Packaging Marketing & Brand Impact Award at this year’s Women in Packaging Excellence Awards said: “There is increased recognition of and growing visibility of the women who are driving the future of the packaging industry.
“To continue this and strengthen female leadership across the packaging value chain, it is important that women in the industry have the opportunity to come together, connect, and inspire each other.
“As the must-attend event for the packaging industry, we are delighted to be able host the Women in Packaging Breakfast and give female leaders a time and a place to network and strengthen their commitment and resolve.”
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