CMI members and invited guests, register now for the 2026 CMI Annual Meeting that’s from April 15-17 at the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida.

The CMI Annual Meeting provides time for networking with other CMI members, gaining insights from speakers on key industry issues, and having fun in the sun – whether it’s playing golf, enjoying the beach or the amazing Ritz-Carlton amenities, or joining a lovely dinner and entertainment with your can industry community. We are excited about all we are planning and look forward to being with you.


Meeting Schedule:

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | FSPS Committee Meeting*

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | National Coatings Reception  

 

Thursday, April 16, 2026

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Industry Breakfast 

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM | General Session including Guest Speaker: Michael Weidokal, a world-renowned economist, speaker, and author, who will provide an in-depth look at global economic and geopolitical forces impacting the U.S. metal can industry’s future. 

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | PPG Golf Tournament at The Golf Club of Amelia Island (Actega 2-Hole Sponsorship)

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Other Activities. We are organizing non-golf activities at this time and details will be shared on those shortly.

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Reception, Dinner & Entertainment 

 

Friday, April 17, 2026

8:00-10:00 AM | Sherwin Williams Speaker Breakfast including Guest Speaker: Peter Galbodirector of U.S. consumer staples equity research for Bank of America, will be discussing insights and future trends in the beverage, food, and household sectors that provide actionable intelligence for our U.S. can manufacturing and supplier members.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Board of Governors*

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Environmental Health & Safety Committee*

*These meetings are only open to Committee Members

Thank you to our meeting sponsors: 

ACTEGA | ENVITA | NATIONAL COATINGS | PPG | SHERWIN WILLIAMS

 


Hotel Reservations: 

The Ritz-Carlton-Amelia Island - 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, Florida

CMI has a Room Block reserved for the nights of April 14-17, 2026, at the group rate of $499 per night.

You can reserve your room here or by calling 888-237-1217 and referencing the Can Manufacturers Institute. Online and phone reservations will be accepted until March 24, 2026. 

Reserve your room by March 1, 2026 to be entered into a raffle to receive a FREE ROOM UPGRADE! 


Meeting Fee: 

Meeting with Golf: $500

Meeting without Golf: $250


Nearest Airports:

Jacksonville International Airport (27 miles away)

Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (1 mile away)

Other Transportation: 
Bus Station: North Jacksonville Bus Station 
Train Station: Jacksonville Amtrak Train Station 


Questions: 

Email dthompson@cancentral.com

2026 CMI Annual Meeting

Register Now

  • April 15 - 17, 2026
  • Ritz-Carlton - Amelia Island
    4750 Amelia Island Parkway
    Amelia Island, Florida
    United States
    32034