Interpack to host its second Women in Packaging forum
With Women in Packaging to be held on 11 May, Interpack aims to create a platform specifically designed to raise the profile of women in the industry, help them network and empower them.
09 Apr 2026 | 90 Views | By Abhay Avadhani
The packaging and process industry is undergoing a transformation – and women are playing an increasingly important role in this. Whether specialists or managers, up-and-coming talent or industry experts: The event aims to bring together women from different sectors to exchange experiences, learn from one another and develop new perspectives together.
The focus is on topics such as career development, leadership, equal opportunities and actively shaping the future of the industry. Inspiring speakers, personal insights and practical discussions demonstrate just how diverse the paths and opportunities for women in the packaging industry are.
The keynote session will be delivered by Caroline Brabendererde, head of sustainability Mid Europe, Tetra Pak, who has been working in environmental and sustainability management at various companies for around 30 years, including 23 years at Tetra Pak in Hochheim/Germany.
Thomas Dohse, director of Interpack, said, “Women in Packaging was still an exception when it premiered in 2023 – today, dialogue on these topics is an integral part of the industry. This exchange is becoming important, especially in the context of qualified personnel and future skills.”
The panel will bring together representatives from industry, international organisations and science, thus uniting different perspectives on the development of the processing and packaging industry – shaped by participants’ personal experiences, international career paths and individual focuses.
Jill Evanko, CEO of Duravant, will provide insights from the viewpoint of a top manager who has led international industrial companies through transformation and growth.
Dr Kerstin van Wijk, global head of innovation packaging adhesives at Henkel, represents industrial practice, combining technological innovation with concrete applications along the value chain.