Hyderabad to Host ICCA Global Summit 2027, First Time in India in 64-Year History

Hyderabad: In a major boost to Telangana’s global industrial standing, Hyderabad has been selected to host the ICCA Global Summit 2027 — marking the first time in the 64-year history of the International Corrugated Case Association (ICCA) that the prestigious biennial summit will be held in India.

The announcement was made at a press conference at the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI). Addressing the media were ML Agarwal, Chairman of the ICCA Board of Directors; Ankit Agarwal, India Director on the ICCA Board and President-Elect of the Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers of India (FCBM); Eleni Despotou, President and CEO of ICCA and Director General of FEFCO; and Prasad Pendyala, Technical Chairman for the ICCA Global Summit.

The summit is scheduled to take place in January 2027 and coincides with India assuming the ICCA Chair — a milestone moment for the country’s rapidly expanding corrugated packaging industry.

A curtain-raiser event for the summit will be held in Hyderabad on February 18, 2026, with Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu and IT Secretary Sanjay Kumar expected to attend as chief guests.

Founded in 1961 and headquartered in the United States, ICCA is the apex global body representing the corrugated packaging industry. The association promotes sustainable, recyclable, and innovative packaging solutions worldwide.

Hyderabad will host three major industry events in January 2027, positioning the city as a global hub for eco-friendly packaging.

The ICCA Global Summit 2027 will bring together international industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to deliberate on sustainability, automation, innovation, and global collaboration in corrugated packaging.

The city will also host the FCBM CorruPack Summit 2027, the flagship annual conference of FCBM, which represents more than 3,000 manufacturers with combined industry sales exceeding US$ 8.9 billion. In addition, the CorruPack International Expo 2027 will showcase advanced machinery, sustainable materials, and next-generation packaging solutions. The expo is expected to feature over 250 global exhibitors, more than 1,500 delegates, and around 300 international industry leaders.

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In a matter of pride for Telangana, two Hyderabad-based industry leaders currently hold top positions in ICCA’s global leadership. ML Agarwal, Chairman of Central India Packaging, has been elected Chairman of the ICCA Board of Directors — becoming the first Indian to hold the position. Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director of Central India Packaging, serves as India Director on the ICCA Board and is President-Elect of FCBM. Their efforts played a key role in securing Hyderabad as the host city.

Eleni Despotou, President and CEO of ICCA, who has previously served in senior roles with international industry bodies, the European Commission, and the United Nations (UNHCR), attended the Hyderabad press conference, underscoring the summit’s global significance.

India’s corrugated packaging industry, currently valued at approximately ₹55,000 crore, is among the fastest growing globally. The domestic market, valued at USD 7.8 billion, is projected to reach USD 18.6 billion by 2033, driven by growth in e-commerce, FMCG, food processing, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and organised retail sectors.

Industry leaders stated that hosting the ICCA Global Summit 2027 firmly places Telangana and Hyderabad on the global industrial map and strengthens India’s leadership in sustainable packaging innovation and international collaboration. The summit is expected to open new avenues for investment, technology transfer, and global partnerships in the packaging sector.