2026 Agenda

Charlotte Convention Center

501 S College St
Charlotte, NC 28202

There is free WiFi available at the Charlotte Convention Center.

6:30 am
9:00 am

Exhibitor Load-In and Set-Up

Richardson Ballroom

7:30 am
9:00 am

Exhibitor Breakfast

Richardson Ballroom

8:00 am

Registration Opens

Pre-Function Area

9:30 am
3:30 pm

EXPO IS OPEN

Richardson Ballroom

10:00 am
10:20 am

VENDOR EDUCATION SESSION

Available

10:30 am
10:50 am

VENDOR EDUCATION SESSION

Exploring Common Slitting Methodology and Choosing the Correct Method for Your Material

There are many methods available to slit material but they don’t all produce the same slit edge quality. Slitting types depend on the makeup, qualities, and type of material that you are slitting. Whether you are new to converting or are working on slitting a new material, choosing the right method of slitting is crucial to your end product. Join in on this informative session involving the most widely used slitting methods and learn how each affects the quality of your work.

Greg Kalenowski, Pinnacle Converting Equipment

11:00 am
11:20 am

VENDOR EDUCATION SESSION

Clarifications on 2027 Expiration of RoHS UV Mercury Vapor Lamp Exemption

Converters are increasingly concerned about the looming expiration of the EU’s RoHS exemption that allows manufacture, importation, exportation, shipping, and use of mercury vapor UV curing lamps until February 24, 2027. Will the exemption be renewed? What is the process, and what does this mean for converters who rely on UV curing both inside and outside the EU?

Jennifer Heathcote, GEW (EC) Limited

11:30 am
11:50 am

VENDOR EDUCATION SESSION

The Critical Role of Water Vapor Transmission Rate in Product Performance and Safety

Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) is an important factor across many industries and applications. From breathable healthcare and personal protective equipment (PPE) to high-barrier electronics and solar panels, the rate of transmission for water vapor through barriers greatly impacts quality, performance, and safety.

Michael Kragness, AMETEK MOCON

12:00 pm
1:30 pm

Networking Luncheon

Richardson Ballroom

1:30 pm
2:00 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Driving Change with Flexible Packaging

This special Converters Expo South educational session will focus on key market variables for material converters and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. The session will begin with an introduction that highlights key aspects of today’s material converting market, including factors affecting material selection for flexible packaging. Our guest speakers will then address how TOPPAN, a leading flexible packaging converter, is advancing responsible packaging solutions across global markets. Discussion highlights will include:

• An overview of how key industry trends are impacting material converters and CPG brand owners.
• How the flexible packaging industry is evolving amid accelerating sustainability expectations and regulatory pressure.
• A look at the industry’s transition to mono-material polyethylene structures.
• Innovations enabling PE-based solutions to meet performance expectations from product protection to shelf appeal

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh, BNP Media
Jake Branyon, TOPPAN Packaging Americas
Don Josefchuk, TOPPAN Packaging Americas

2:00 pm
3:30 pm

Happy Hour

Richardson Ballroom
Stick around for Happy Hour and join our raffle for a chance to win great prizes! We’ll be giving away a Visa gift card, NASCAR Hall of Fame passes and more. Don’t miss your opportunity to win—must be present during the drawing.

3:30 pm
5:00 pm

Exhibitor Teardown and Load-Out