Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about registration, tours, the event app, lodging, and more for APS 2026.

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Tickets for the 2026 Automotive Packaging Summit are sold out. You can join the waitlist and we will notify you if a spot opens.

Full access to all summit sessions, meals (opening cocktail hour, breakfast, lunch, and cocktail reception), the exhibitor hall, table activities, the Pack Pitch Contest, a swag bag, and access to the event app.

Registration is $1,600 per attendee when tickets are available, limited to 2 per company for solution providers. Tickets are currently sold out — join the waitlist at no charge and we will follow up if a spot opens.

Discount codes are not being issued while tickets are sold out. OEMs and Tier 1 Part Suppliers can still join the waitlist. If a seat opens, we will follow up with next steps.

Exhibitor staff tickets can be added by booth sponsors only, at $699 per ticket, when tickets are available. These include full access to networking, sessions, food and drinks (opening cocktail hour, breakfast, lunch, and cocktail reception), but do not include an assigned seat at the main-stage round tables. Additional tickets are currently sold out — please join the waitlist.

Yes, open to all attendees on a first-come, first-served basis — spots are limited. Two Clemson University tours are included as part of the main summit agenda (Sep 30 and Oct 2). Attendees must register for tours either during event registration or via their registration profile page, linked in the welcome email. Some tours have a fee.

A BMW plant tour is still under discussion and may be added closer to the event, subject to review for non-competitive registrants.

Yes, we have our own event app this year. You will receive access to the event app after registration is complete. Only approved registered attendees will be able to access the app.