November 6, 2026
If you’ve ever left a conference wondering if you missed a connection that could have blossomed into a transformational partnership, the Corrugated Collective is for you.
Coming February 23–25 to Niagara Falls, Ontario, the Corrugated Collective is AICC and AICC Canada’s curated connector of senior-level leaders—true decision-makers—in converting and supply.
The Corrugated Collective, modeled after similar speed-dating events in other industries, dispenses with the chance encounters that typify traditional networking. Attendees are carefully recruited and fully vetted for the value they bring to potential partners, and participants meet in tailored pairings and small groups to share challenges and solutions.
Amid supply, tariff, cost, demand, and competitive pressures, the Corrugated Collective sparks meaningful dialogue among innovative suppliers and potential customers, driving conversion of ideas into industry breakthroughs. The hosted meeting promises genuine relationships, actionable strategies, and growth-propelling partnerships.
“It’s going be a collective of the greatest minds in our industry coming together in a small format function: 60 converters, 60 suppliers,” says George Perreira, Whitebird/Moyy vice president of corporate strategy and AICC Canada president. “We’re going to sit in a room together and talk openly about industry challenges and opportunities. We share success stories and failures, and we walk through the journey of what’s happening in the industry together.”
The collective’s intimate format complements the large industry expos that expose suppliers and converters to the full industry spectrum, he adds. At the collective, prescheduled 1:1 and group meetings put participants “in the room where decisions are getting made,” says Perreira.
It’s all at the closest hotel to Niagara Falls, the upscale Four Diamond Award Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa. Meeting, dining, and guest rooms offer spectacular views and access to the new Burning Springs Spa & Thermal Pools, Fallsview Casino Resort, and of course, exhilarating experiences at the world-famous Niagara Falls.
The sponsorship of vendors makes the collective free for converters, removing the budget obstacle that can prevent them from attending large expos. “You’re coming as our VIP guest,” says Perreira. “There’s no cost to attend. We’re rolling out the red carpet because we want our converters to know how much they’re valued. At the same time, our suppliers are stepping up and investing in meaningful connections with the people they serve. The Corrugated Collective is about creating real value for both sides and bringing our industry together in a way we haven’t experienced before.”
Learn more, register, and explore sponsorship opportunities by scanning the code on this page or visiting www.AICCbox.ca/the-corrugated-collective.
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