The International Moulded Fibre Association (IMFA) has announced it will be hosting the 28th Annual IMFA Conference, taking place from 14th-16th April 2026 at Torre Melina Gran Meliá in Barcelona, Spain. The Association details what to expect at the event in this edition of the Spotlight.
This marks a landmark moment for IMFA and the moulded fibre industry as IMFA’s flagship event returns to Europe, reflecting both the rapid growth of moulded fibre packaging across the continent and the region’s central role in shaping a more circular, sustainable packaging future.
As the moulded fibre industry expands rapidly across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the 2026 IMFA Conference will convene a truly international audience to shape the next chapter in sustainable packaging.
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Why moulded fibre, why now?
Around the world, regulators, brands and consumers are accelerating the shift towards renewable, recyclable and compostable packaging. Standing at the centre of this transformation is moulded fibre, combining material innovation with real-world circularity. Yet scaling these solutions requires collaboration across disciplines and borders.
IMFA provides that platform. As the only global trade association dedicated exclusively to moulded fibre, IMFA promotes knowledge sharing and partnerships among manufacturers, material suppliers, equipment innovators, and designers to advance an industry that’s rapidly moving from niche to mainstream.
What to expect in Barcelona
The 28th Annual Conference will bring together nearly 200 international participants for three days of focused sessions, technical presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Highlights include:
- Global Perspectives – engage with international leaders shaping sustainability frameworks and market direction.
- Technical Deep Dives – explore feedstock developments, coatings, tooling, automation, and recyclability.
- Networking & Collaboration – share insights and ideas through roundtables, receptions, and dedicated networking sessions.
- Plant Tours – step inside leading moulded fibre production facilities to see innovation in action.
For European businesses, this is an exceptional opportunity to engage directly with global moulded fibre leaders without crossing the Atlantic.
Why join IMFA?
While the conference welcomes all participants, IMFA membership provides year-round value: access to regulatory updates, technical resources, and a community of peers driving the industry forward. For companies in Europe seeking to expand in moulded fibre or explore sustainable alternatives, membership offers an unparalleled platform to connect, learn, and lead.
Join us in shaping the future
Whether you are a packaging producer, brand owner, machinery supplier, or sustainability consultant, Barcelona is where the conversation will happen in 2026.
Registration is now open. Join global colleagues and industry leaders in Barcelona as we share the future of moulded fibre packaging.
Learn more at www.imfa.org.
This content was sponsored by IMFA.
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