Pentawards 2026 - Pentawards Meets July 2026

What is Pentawards Meets?

Well... It's our way of giving back to you!

As a valued member of our community, we would like to invite you to our free exclusive event, Pentawards Meets: Jury Edition, on 9 July 2026.

We’ll be opening up the space where the physical judging process took place just days before, for some relaxed networking, expert talks and insights from our jury, and for the very first time, a chance to see the 700+ shortlisted packs .

Scroll down and discover what to expect!

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What's in store for you?

The agenda

Doors open at 4pm for guests to explore this year's shortlisted works, with talks beginning at 5:30pm.

Guest arrival: Drinks, nibbles, and explore the shortlisted pack

Welcome & Introduction from Pentawards

Jury Panel discussion

Our jury members from across the globe will come together to share their insights:

- Sneak peeks into emerging trends from this year’s judging

- What the jury loved most during the judging

Design: The Missing Voice in Connected Packaging

Why the future of packaging shouldn’t be left to supply chain and compliance teams alone.

Speaker: Dale Harper, Design Lead, io.tt

Refreshment break

Beyond Packaging: Where Design, Technology, and Data Converge

Featuring AROS Group, the panel will look at how product experiences are evolving beyond packaging, examining how brand interactions, technology, and data are shaping the future of design and customer engagement.

Pentawards Judging Overview

Our Jury Co-Presidents, Chloé Templeman and John Glasgow, will conclude the talks by sharing their closing reflections on this year's judging.

Quiz time!

Networking drinks

Finish the night networking with the Pentawards community with drinks in hand!

The venue

This summer’s Pentawards Meets will be hosted for the first time at the Pentawards headquarters — on the 6th floor, the very space where the physical judging process took place just days before. The Jury Meets will offer attendees a unique behind-the-scenes insight into this year’s competition, including an exhibition of 700+ shortlisted packs.

Situated in beautiful Twickenham, the venue is less than a 5-minute walk from Twickenham station

Address: Floor 6, Regal House, 70 London Rd, Twickenham TW1 3QS

Time & Date: Thursday 9th July | 4pm - late