UK Plastics Pact Connect
Let's shape the future
Event details
Date and time: -
Venue:
20 to 26 September 2025
UK Plastics Pact Connect:
Sustaining legacy, powering progress
Why continued collaboration is the strategic choice for transforming the UK packaging system.
Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025, all day
Location: Tobacco Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London E1W 2SF
UK Plastics Pact Connect (formerly the Annual Summit) brings together our memberships leaders and innovators - this year to explore how collaboration continues to drive transformation across the UK packaging system.
We’ll reflect on the Pact’s impact - from reshaping supermarket shelves to informing policy and look ahead to the launch of the UK Packaging Pact, building on the progress and foundations already in place.
Expect honest discussion, timely policy insight, and the chance to connect with peers from across the value chain. Hear from expert speakers including Jeremy Blake, Professor Mark Miodownik, Lucy Mortimer, with a keynote conversation with author and journalist Saabira Chaudhuri and Catherine David.
Join us to celebrate progress, shape the future, and continue the collective momentum - all rounded off with a networking drinks reception.
Let’s sustain the legacy. Power the progress.
Agenda Overview
Arrival and Networking
Arrive from 10:00 for tea, coffee, pastries, granola and fruit, and take the opportunity to network before the event begins at 10:30.
Opening address
Catherine David, CEO, WRAP
Morning Sessions
Reflecting on progress to date, the morning will focus on the achievements of the UK Plastics Pact, and set the wider policy, investment and global context shaping the future of plastics and packaging.
Hear from:
- Professor Mark Miodownik, Professor of Materials & Society, UCL
- Jeremy Blake, CEO, PackUK
- Lucy Mortimer, Founding Partner, Archipelago Ventures
Panel discussion hosted by Sebastian Munden, Chair of WRAP, with audience Q&A.
Additional speakers for the morning sessions will be announced in the coming weeks.
Lunch and Networking
A sustainable lunch will be served, with time to connect with fellow delegates.
Afternoon Sessions
Looking ahead to the next chapter, the afternoon will explore the successor agreement, future ambitions, and how continued collaboration will drive the transformation of the UK packaging system.
Hear from:
- Saabira Chaudhuri, journalist and author of Consumed, in conversation with Catherine David, WRAP CEO
- Discussion with founding members of the UK Packaging Pact, hosted by Helen Bird, Head of Material System Transformation, WRAP
- Interactive working session
Further speakers for the afternoon sessions will be confirmed shortly.
Networking Drinks Reception
To close the day, join us for an informal networking drinks reception, running until approximately 18:00–18:30.
Introducing Our Speakers
Sponsorship
This year’s UK Plastics Pact Connect event brings fresh opportunities to get involved. Whether it’s sponsoring the networking drinks reception, supporting our sustainable catering, or stepping up as our Climate Impact Partner, there are different ways to align your brand with the event.
Packages are limited, so once they’re gone, they’re gone. If you’d like to explore options, get in touch with your WRAP Business Engagement Manager today.