PACK EXPO International 2026 will take place from October 18th to 21st, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Organised by PMMI, the event is one of the largest packaging and processing trade shows in the Americas, bringing together technology providers and end users from more than 40 vertical industries. The 2026 edition is expected to feature approximately 2,600 exhibitors showcasing packaging and processing technologies.
The event focuses on the latest developments across the packaging and processing value chain. Key areas include automation and robotics, packaging machinery, materials and containers, logistics, processing technologies, filling and packaging systems, labeling, and end-of-line solutions. Visitors can also see full-scale machinery operating on the show floor and evaluate technologies through live demonstrations.
Beyond the exhibition, PACK EXPO International features a substantial educational and networking programme. The 2026 schedule includes Innovation Stage presentations, Industry Speaks sessions, Sustainability Central, Food & Beverage Processing Innovation Stage presentations, PACK Challenge activities, and networking events. Specialised show-floor tours will also cover areas such as robotics, bagging and pouching, cartoning, labeling, stretch wrapping, palletizing, digital transformation, and pharmaceutical and medical packaging.
The event is designed for packaging professionals, manufacturers, engineers, procurement teams, plant managers, brand owners, contract packagers, retailers, technology specialists, and other decision-makers across consumer packaged goods and life sciences. International attendees are also an important part of the event, with dedicated facilities and services available to overseas visitors.
Overall, PACK EXPO International 2026 is worth following for professionals interested in packaging automation, machinery, processing technologies, sustainability, materials, digital transformation, and emerging solutions shaping the global packaging industry.
Date: 18th October - 21st October 2026
Venue: McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Disclaimer: This content is purely informational. Oberon Industries is a leading Bag Conversion Line manufacturer and exporter, is not the organizer of the event mentioned. For event details or inquiries, please contact the event organizers directly.
