THE PACKAGING PUZZLE
SOLVING COMPLEX CHALLENGES

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 19TH, 2026
CAL POLY, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LAB

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The packaging industry is evolving rapidly, driven by rising consumer expectations, technological advancements, and sustainability goals. As innovation accelerates across materials, machinery, and design, the challenges facing packaging professionals have grown more complex, and more exciting. This year’s Cal Poly Packaging Club Symposium themed "The Packaging Puzzle: Solving Complex Challenges” will piece together today’s most pressing issues in packaging materials, distribution, design, accessibility, and reusability across industries.