Awards & Sector forum
The APCO Forum and Awards 2026 will bring together leaders from across Australia’s packaging value chain for a day of insight, connection and recognition. Our 2026 theme, ‘Putting circularity to work’, will focus on the practical actions, partnerships and innovations advancing circularity in packaging across Australia.
The evening will culminate in the APCO Awards, recognising outstanding achievement across seven categories spanning circular design, reuse, recycling and recovery, data, environmental protection, collaboration and SME leadership.
Partnership is an opportunity to do more than secure brand visibility. It positions your organisation alongside the leaders, innovators and change-makers in the industry.
Tues, 1 Dec 2026
Powerhouse Parramatta
On the lands of the Burramattagal clan, of the Dharug nation.
300 guests
Approximately
Expected across the event, creating a concentrated opportunity to engage across the packaging value chain.
Putting circularity to work
Focusing on the practical actions, partnerships and innovations advancing circularity in packaging across Australia.
A partnership should give an organisation a recognisable role in the event. For some partners, that will mean demonstrating leadership at the highest level. For others, it will mean aligning with an Award category that reflects their organisation’s priorities, bringing valued clients and stakeholders into the room, or creating a useful and memorable experience for guests.
Across every level, APCO will work with confirmed partners to ensure agreed benefits are delivered professionally and that partner recognition complements the quality and integrity of the event.
Partnership provides a visible association with one of APCO’s flagship industry events and the organisations demonstrating leadership across Australia’s packaging system. It signals that when discourse focuses on the future of the sector, your organisation has a seat at the table.
Align your brand with impactful
The APCO Awards recognise tangible achievement. Partners are associated with the organisations, initiatives and people delivering better outcomes across design, reuse, recovery, environmental protection, data and collaboration.
Extend your presence beyond the room
Selected partnerships include recognition through APCO event communications and digital channels, helping build awareness before the event, and extending partner recognition beyond it.
Connect with a highly relevant audience
The Forum, networking sessions, reception and Awards Dinner provide unique opportunities for multiple, meaningful interactions throughout the day and evening.
Be a part of the event, not behind the curtains
Our partnership opportunities have been designed around distinct parts of the guest experience.
Depending on the partnership selected, your organisation may present an Award, address the room, welcome guests at the reception, support the entertainment or maintain a visible presence throughout the Forum.
This gives every partner a contributing part to play, rather than simply another logo placement.
