Packaging Attorneys to Present at the 2026 PLASTICS Spring Summit

Keller and Heckman is pleased to announce that attorneys from our Food and Drug Packaging practice have been selected as featured speakers and panelists for the upcoming Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) 2026 Spring Summit. The event, a cornerstone for the plastic packaging industry, will be held in Arlington, Virginia, from May 27 through June 3.

The 2026 Summit is hosted by the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Packaging Materials Committee (FDCPMC) of PLASTICS. This year’s gathering is expected to bring together a diverse cohort of scientists, engineers, and regulatory heads to address the challenges of global packaging innovation.

Keller and Heckman will be represented in four high-profile sessions during the event:

• Pre-market Approvals: New Challenges in China and Updates on Japan
  • David Ettinger, Partner (Shanghai Representative office)
  • Eric Gu, Counsel (Shanghai Representative Office)
  • Mark Thompson, Partner (Washington, DC office)
• Fireside Chat: Horizons for Recycled Plastics in Pharma Packaging
  • Mark Thompson, Partner (Washington, DC office)
• Update on EU Food Contact Compliance
  • Hazel O'Keeffe, Partner (Brussels, Belgium office)
• Perspectives in Practice: MAHA Impacts on Industry
  • Devon Hill, Partner (Washington, DC office)

For more information on registration, speaker lineups, and the full event itinerary, please visit the official event page.