AGENDA RELEASE – Join the MPPE Annual Conference 2026 in Antwerp.

Mirriam Montah
15 hours ago
2 min read

The MPPE Annual Conference 2026 is today — and places are filling fast.

22.04.2026 – [Brussels, Belgium]

On 22–23 April 2026 in Antwerp, industry professionals from across the medical and pharmaceutical plastics value chain will come together for two focused half-days of technical insight, regulatory updates, and practical sustainability discussions.

Whether you work in materials, packaging, medical devices, compliance, recycling, or regulation, this event is designed to give you direct access to the topics shaping the future of healthcare plastics.

Why attend?

Because the sector is evolving fast and staying ahead means understanding both regulatory pressure and sustainability expectations.

At MPPE 2026, you will hear from experts across the value chain, exchange with peers, and gain practical insight into the issues that matter most for your business.

Only a few spots remaining

For today’s update, we are highlighting key sessions from the agenda.

AGENDA - PUBLIC - MPPE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026 (2).pdf

What to Expect

Day I – 22 April 2026 ( Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:00 )

Topic: Regulatory Session

WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
MDR UPDATE
PFAS UPDATE
NITROSAMINES & PVC – REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS.
DI GUIDELINE 2017 MEDICAL GRADE PLASTICS - STATUS UPDATE AND NEXT STEPS.
MATERIALS COMPLIANCE & EXTRACTABLES / LEACHABLES – LATEST.
DEVELOPMENTS

17:30 - 18:30 NETWORKING COCKTAIL (SPONSORED BY DYFRND)

18:30 - 22:00 CONFERENCE DINNER (OPTIONAL)

Day II – 23 April 2026 (09:00 - 13:30 Morning)

Topic: Sustainability Session

WELCOME COFFEE.
DESIGN FOR RECYCLING / ECO-DESIGN
FROM DESIGN TO RECYCLING: SCIENCE‑BASED CIRCULARITY PATHWAYS FOR PHARMA PACKAGING.
“TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR BLISTER FILMS FOR PHARMA PACKAGING”.
SUSTAINABLE POLYMERS IN HEALTHCARE: BRIDGING INNOVATION AND REGULATORY REALITY.
BIO-CIRCULAR AND CHEMICAL RECYCLED ABS POLYMERS WITH MASS BALANCE – OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS.