Obal roku 2026 Gala Evening
Vít Vážan· ceremonial openingThe day will culminate in the gala evening of the 33rd Obal roku competition, starting at 6:00 pm on 15 October 2026 at the Aquapalace Hotel Prague.
The gala evening will be ceremonially opened by Vít Vážan, CEO of the authorised packaging company EKO-KOM.
During the evening, the best packaging solutions from Czechia and Slovakia will be presented and awarded. Representatives of brands, manufacturers, retail, design, logistics, the packaging industry and expert institutions will meet in one place.
The gala evening is not just a ceremonial announcement of the results. It is also an opportunity to meet the authors of the best projects, make new contacts and celebrate the innovations moving the packaging market forward.
Special awards of the evening
Alongside the awards in the individual competition categories, the special Obal roku prizes will also be presented during the evening:
Award of the Ministry of the Environment
Jury Chairwoman's Award
Sustainability Award
Packaging Industry Personality
After the ceremonial part, the evening continues with informal networking and a social programme in the partner exposition area.
Gala evening 2025 atmosphere
This is what last year's gala evening looked like — the Obal roku award ceremony, a packed hall and an evening full of encounters.
Obal roku 2026
More information about the competition, the awarded projects and the 33rd edition can be found at obalroku.cz.
In a single day, the Obal roku Summit and the Obal roku gala evening will connect the discussion about the future of packaging with the celebration of those already creating it.