Paris Packaging Week launches the third edition of Future Leaders, a program highlighting the young generation of professionals who are shaping the future of the global packaging industry.
Since its inception, Future Leaders has become a key platform for rising stars in the beauty, personal care, luxury, beverage and aerosol industries. The program celebrates young talent who innovate, inspire and drive change.
"This program quickly became one of the highlights of Paris Packaging Week, said Christelle Anya, Director of Content and Community at Paris Packaging Week. Every year, we discover incredibly creative and dynamic profiles. This new edition gives them even more visibility and voice."
"It's a unique experience to learn, grow and share your vision of tomorrow's packaging. Even if you don't think you're ready or experienced enough, it's precisely by seizing this kind of opportunity that you really evolve! You'll learn a lot, meet inspiring people and, above all, gain confidence in yourself, explains Romana Guennoud, Future Leader of the Class of 2025 and Packaging Engineer at Huda Beauty, addressing future candidates.
Future Leaders 2026 will benefit from :
- international recognition as rising stars of packaging innovation;
- speaking opportunities (podcasts, interviews, appearances on stage at Paris Packaging Week);
- involvement in building the 2026 conference program;
- privileged access to key industry events;
- meetings with global brands, major suppliers and industry opinion leaders.
Open to applications from all over the world, the program is aimed at people aged 30 or under, working in the beauty, beverage, aerosol or luxury packaging sectors. Candidates may be packaging engineers, product managers, brand managers, marketers, buyers, suppliers or start-up founders, for example.
A panel of industry experts will select the winners on the basis of their achievements, potential and vision.
Application deadline: August 22, 2025 (100 % free of charge).
The Future Leaders 2026 will be announced in autumn 2025.
Find out more and apply :
www.parispackagingweek.com/fr/future-leaders
