This post was written by Jeff Swan, Marketing Operations Manager at Cleveland Steel Container.
See you soon! The Petroleum Packaging Council heads to the Pacific Northwest for our 2026 Fall Meeting, August 30th through September 1st, at the Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. With a world-class keynote, a packed agenda, and one of the prettiest lakes in the country right outside your window, this is one meeting you won’t want to miss.
A Stunning Setting on Lake Coeur d’Alene
Our host venue sits right on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, with about 25 miles of pure, blue water lined with pine-studded hills that National Geographic once called one of the five prettiest lakes in the world. The Coeur d’Alene Resort is famous for its floating golf green, expansive lake views, and full-service spa, and it’s just steps from a charming downtown packed with more than 100 shops, restaurants, and galleries.
Whether you unwind with a lake cruise, a round of golf, or a stroll along the waterfront, Coeur d’Alene delivers the perfect blend of relaxation and connection that makes PPC meetings so memorable.
Keynote Spotlight: Erik Qualman on Artificial Intelligence
Headlining this fall’s program is Erik Qualman, #1 bestselling author and renowned keynote speaker with engagements in 60 countries and a global reach of 60 million people. His session, “Artificial Intelligence – Transforming Your Future…Today,” will explore how AI is reshaping the way we work, sell, and lead, and what that means for the petroleum packaging industry right now.
If you’ve been wondering how AI fits into your operation, this keynote alone is worth the trip.
What to Expect
As always, the fall meeting will bring together regular and associate members from across the industry for technical sessions, networking events, and the traditions our members look forward to every year, including the golf tournament, dinner cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene, and plenty of opportunities to connect with longtime colleagues and first-time attendees alike.
Congratulations to Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients
We’re also proud to celebrate this year’s PPC Scholarship recipients: Jackson Crysup (son of Deborah Crysup, Frankston Packaging Co.), Eloise Zabowski (daughter of Steven Zabowski, RILCO, Inc.), and Logan Dechert (son of Stephan Dechert, Mauser Packaging Solutions). Each year, the PPC awards three $4,000 scholarships to children of PPC Members, so congratulations to all three students and their families!
Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available
Want to put your company front and center this fall?
Sponsorships are still available, including the Tuesday Wine and Entertainment sponsorships, Dinner Cruise Food and Drinks, the PPC Meeting App, and more, ranging from $250 to $1,500. Every sponsorship includes listing on meeting announcements, placement on the Sponsor sign, and recognition on the Upcoming Meetings page of our website. Contact PPC at PPC@ATDmanagement.com to claim yours before they’re gone.
We can’t wait to see you on the lake. Here’s to another unforgettable PPC gathering, and we will see you in Coeur d’Alene!