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Last year, a packaging engineer told me she’d spent four months chasing a mono-material flexible film solution. Endless emails. Sample requests that went nowhere. Then she walked into PACK EXPO, found three viable options in two hours, and had a pilot running within six weeks.
That’s the thing about trade shows. What takes months remotely can happen in days when you’re in the room with the right people.
2026 has a packed calendar with some amazing packaging trade shows. This guide covers each month by month, including dates, venues, tickets, speakers, and networking opportunities, so you can select the right events for your business.
Let’s dig in!
Note: The table highlights some of the top packaging trade shows in 2026. The blog explores more exciting events.
Date: February 3–5, 2026 Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California
MD&M West is the West Coast’s largest manufacturing event, bringing together five sectors under one roof: MedTech, Automation, Design & Manufacturing, Plastics, and Packaging. It’s not a packaging-only show, but that’s what makes it useful. Packaging rarely exists in a vacuum. If your work involves automation, materials, sterilization, or regulatory compliance, you’ll find relevant suppliers across the floor.
The packaging sector specifically covers form-fill-seal systems, labeling, barcoding, protective packaging, flexible packaging, and blister packaging.
Exhibitors include Harpak-ULMA Packaging, All-Fill, Bell-Mark Sales, and ID Technology.
The 2026 edition will host 1,700+ exhibitors and 13,800+ attendees across 319,000 square feet of floor space. With a show this size, planning helps. The website offers a detailed floor map where you can browse exhibitors, booths, and product categories before you arrive.
If you’re a packaging engineer working on medical devices, consumer products, or pharmaceuticals, MD&M West lets you source across categories without having to hop between trade shows. You can walk from a labeling supplier to a robotics demo to a plastics booth in one trip.
The educational programming is solid, too. The FuturePack Forum covers sustainability and packaging tech. The IoPP Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging Course offers hands-on sterile packaging training. And the Sustainable Manufacturing Conference runs two full days on waste reduction and smarter production.
The Expo Pass is free for qualified attendees during early bird registration, $50 at advance rates, and $199 on-site. Learn more on the official website.
Date: February 9–11, 2026 Location: AT&T Hotel & Conference Center, Austin, Texas
The Packaging Conference is a focused event built around PET packaging technology, sustainability, and market strategy. Running since 2008, it brings together CPGs, resin suppliers, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, and container and closure makers for three days of industry analysis and peer networking.
There’s an exhibit area where you can explore new technologies, meet potential partners, and investigate new business opportunities.
The 2026 agenda covers regulatory shifts like EPR and truth-in-recycling laws, rPET content challenges, PET circularity, and packaging performance under recycling pressures. Expect a senior crowd: 56% of attendees are director-level or above, and 81% are managers or higher.
If you work in PET packaging or sustainability strategy, this conference gets specific fast. Keynotes include David Feber from McKinsey on packaging industry dynamics, Sandrine Duquerroy-Delesalle from Crown Holdings on global sustainability, and a joint session from Colgate-Palmolive and Polyplastics on packaging innovation.
Networking is built into the format. Breakfasts, lunches, breaks, and a Monday evening reception are all included. The conference team can also help arrange private meeting rooms or make introductions with other attendees.
Standard registration costs $2,200. Group rates are available: $2,050 per person for 3–4 attendees, $2,000 for 5–9, and $1,900 for groups of 10 or more. An exhibitor package with a table and one registration runs $4,400. Learn more on The Packaging Conference website.
Date: March 4–5, 2026 Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California
Luxe Pack Los Angeles is a two-day B2B exhibition focused on premium and creative packaging. It’s built for indie brands, emerging companies, and legacy names looking to source primary and secondary packaging solutions. Think boxes, bottles, jars, closures, tubes, bags, labels, sustainable packaging, and e-commerce packaging.
The 2026 edition will feature 90+ exhibitors, 5,100+ attendees, and 50+ expert speakers. Industries represented include cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, wine and spirits, fine foods, fashion, wellness, and home furnishings.
The show runs alongside MakeUp in Los Angeles, and one badge gets you into both floors. Together, the two events bring over 200 exhibitors covering everything from contract manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to packaging producers and trend agencies.
The attendee list speaks for itself: Chanel, Estée Lauder, Sephora, Unilever, Goop, Kylie Cosmetics, Patagonia, and more. Whether you’re a startup or a global brand, the show floor connects you with suppliers experienced in working with companies at every stage.
The education program covers packaging innovation, sustainability, branding, and consumer trends. All sessions are included with your badge. No separate registration needed.
For networking, Luxe Pack uses a feature called KeepTrack. You scan QR codes at exhibitor booths to capture contact details instantly. After the show, you get a personalized visit report for follow-ups.
Attendance is free for all industry professionals. You just need to register before the show opens on March 4th. Learn more on the Luxe Pack Los Angeles website.
Date: March 10–12, 2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois
Sustainability in Packaging US (also called SUSTPACK) is a sustainable packaging expo, focused entirely on eco-friendly packaging strategy, circular economy, and regulatory compliance.
It brings together the full packaging value chain: brand owners, converters, raw materials suppliers, recyclers, retailers, government agencies, and NGOs.
The 2026 edition features 48 speakers and runs across three days. Day one offers pre-conference site tours to facilities like the LRS Exchange Material Recovery Facility and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, plus workshops on topics like EPR implementation and compostable packaging end-of-life. Days two and three cover the main conference sessions.
There’s also an exhibit hall where sponsors showcase their solutions. Current sponsors include Kuraray, LyondellBasell, Intertek, Plastic Ingenuity, RecycleMe, and BiOrigin Specialty Products.
The agenda tackles the issues sustainability teams are actually dealing with: EPR reporting across states, flexible packaging recyclability, Scope 3 emissions tracking, microplastics, AI in packaging design, and circular supply chain development. There’s also a panel with MRF operators explaining what’s actually recyclable versus what ends up in the landfill.
Speakers include representatives from PepsiCo, The LEGO Group, Starbucks, Berlin Packaging, Church & Dwight, Takeda, Mondelez, and the Flexible Packaging Association. The advisory board features sustainability directors from major CPGs, so the content reflects real operational challenges.
Networking happens throughout. The exhibit space hosts a welcome reception, and you can interact hands-on with exhibitor booths during breaks. After the event, you get access to the conference app and online platform for up to 90 days to continue connecting with attendees, speakers, and sponsors.
Delegate Pass (in-person): $1,850 (standard), $2,050 (final). On-Demand Pass (recordings and slides post-event): same pricing. Delegate Pass + Workshop Access: $2,199 (standard), $2,229 (final). Learn more on the Sustainability in Packaging US website.
Date: April 14–15, 2026 Location: Munich Marriott Hotel City West, Munich, Germany
The PDA Parenteral Packaging Conference is a specialized event focused on packaging for injectable pharmaceuticals. It’s built for regulatory specialists, packaging engineers, quality assurance professionals, and anyone working on container-closure systems for parenteral drugs.
The 2026 theme is “Proven Principles, Modern Demands: The Cornerstone of Patient Safety.” The two-day program covers three tracks: patient protection and regulatory alignment, material innovation and container-drug interactions, and design efficiency for future-ready packaging.
The format includes plenary presentations, concurrent sessions, speed sessions, interactive elements, and scientific posters. There’s also an exhibit area where sponsors and exhibitors showcase the latest innovations and practical solutions in parenteral packaging.
This is a niche event. If you work in pharmaceutical packaging, especially injectables, it gets specific fast. Sessions cover evolving regulatory expectations, material development breakthroughs, next-generation delivery platforms, and ready-to-use systems.
Networking includes an evening event plus informal connections during the exhibition and poster sessions.
Member price is €2,800. Non-member is €3,100. Discounted rates of €1,400 are available for government, health authority, academic, early career, and student members. Prices exclude VAT. Learn more on the PDA website.
Date: May 6–7, 2026 Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, New York
Luxe Pack New York is the East Coast’s flagship event for premium packaging. Now in its 24th edition, it connects brands across beauty, fragrance, skincare, wine and spirits, fine food, fashion, wellness, and more with 200+ packaging suppliers showcasing primary and secondary packaging solutions.
The show floor covers bottles, boxes, jars, closures, vials, pumps, tubes, labels, sustainable packaging, e-commerce packaging, and finishing and decorative options. It’s a sourcing event. Brands come to find suppliers, see live demos, and place orders.
The attendee list tells you what kind of room you’re walking into: Chanel, Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, Sephora, Glossier, Drunk Elephant, Tom Ford Beauty, Diageo, Coach, Michael Kors, Unilever, and Victoria’s Secret. It’s where packaging decisions get made.
If you’re looking beyond sourcing, the education program runs 20+ sessions and workshops on market trends, business strategy, and consumer demands. The 2026 program will be announced in January. Two highlights worth noting: the Dieline Awards, honoring the best in global packaging design, will be showcased in a curated exhibit, and the LUXE PACK in-green competition celebrates sustainable packaging innovation with an award ceremony on May 7 at 11am.
Like the LA edition, Luxe Pack New York uses the KeepTrack app. Beyond contact scanning, you can schedule exhibitor meetings in advance, browse the floor plan, and download your visit report as an Excel file for easier follow-up.
Attendance is free for qualified industry professionals. Learn more on the Luxe Pack New York website.
Date: June 2–5, 2026 Location: Mexico City, Mexico
EXPO PACK México is Latin America’s premier packaging and processing trade show, organized by PMMI (the same organization behind PACK EXPO). The 2026 edition brings together 700+ exhibitors serving 40+ vertical markets, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, household products, automotive, e-commerce, and retail.
This is a sourcing event. Attendees come to see live machinery demonstrations, explore packaging materials and raw material innovations, and meet suppliers face-to-face. 68% of attendees have purchasing influence, so exhibitors are talking to decision-makers.
If you’re looking to expand into or source from the Latin American market, EXPO PACK México is the regional hub. You get access to international exhibitors from the U.S., Europe, Asia, and across Latin America, showcasing processing equipment, automation systems, labeling solutions, and packaging materials.
The show floor is built for hands-on evaluation. You can assess machinery performance, compare solutions across suppliers, and make informed decisions before committing. It’s also a networking opportunity to build partnerships with manufacturers and suppliers across the region.
Ticket pricing details are not yet listed on the website. Learn more on the EXPO PACK México website.
Date: June 16–19, 2026 Location: Crocus Expo IEC, Moscow, Russia
RosUpack is the largest packaging expo in Eurasia. The 2026 edition marks its 30th year, bringing together 1,000+ exhibitors and 30,000+ visitors from 46 countries. Industries represented include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and logistics.
The show floor spans eight sectors: raw and expandable materials, packaging production machinery, pulp and paper, packaging machinery, ready packaging, labelling, recycling equipment, and warehousing systems.
If you’re looking to access the Eurasian packaging market, RosUpack is the regional hub. 91% of exhibitors found new clients at the event, and attendees include procurement managers, production specialists, commercial directors, and technologists from across the region.
The conference programme features 140+ speakers across 24 sessions covering market trends, sustainability, and packaging innovation.
For networking, RosUpack Connect is the official app. It works year-round, not just during the show. You can schedule meetings, join digital events, and connect with exhibitors and visitors before and after the event. During the show, the lead-scanning feature lets you scan attendee badges to capture contact details automatically, so you spend less time on data entry and more time on conversations.
Ticket pricing details are not yet listed on the website. Learn more on the RosUpack website.
Date: July 1–4, 2026 Location: Grand City, Surabaya, Indonesia
EastPack Surabaya is an international exhibition focused on processing, packaging, automation, and handling for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The 2026 edition is its 16th year, organized by Krista Exhibitions, which has been running trade shows in Indonesia since 1994.
The show brings together 175+ exhibitors and 27,000+ visitors from 12+ countries. It’s positioned as the main processing and packaging event for East Java, Indonesia’s industrial hub.
Indonesia is the 4th most populous country in the world, with 267 million people and a rapidly growing middle class. The food and grocery retail market alone was valued at over $200 billion. If you’re looking to enter or expand in the Indonesian or broader ASEAN market, this is a regional entry point.
Attendees include managing directors, industrial procurement teams, food retailers, importers, exporters, food technologists, and new entrepreneurs. Most come to find new suppliers, discover new products, and understand local market trends. The show has a 96% visitor satisfaction rate.
Ticket pricing details are not listed on the website. Learn more on the EastPack Surabaya website.
Date: August 26–29, 2026
Location: Istanbul Expo Center, Yeşilköy, Istanbul, Turkey
F Istanbul is a B2B trade exhibition covering food, beverages, confectionery, food processing, and packaging. Now in its 5th edition, the show brings together exhibitors from 18 countries across thematic halls. One hall is dedicated entirely to packaging, while others cover food and beverage processing alongside packaging solutions.
The 2025 edition drew 12,134 registered visitors from 109 countries, with most coming from the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and CIS countries.
If you’re a packaging supplier looking to connect with food and beverage manufacturers in the region, F Istanbul puts you in front of the right buyers. It’s a strict B2B show with no retail sales allowed, so conversations stay focused on business.
The Hosted Buyer Programme is worth noting. Qualified buyers get 2–3 nights of accommodation, visa support, access to a dedicated lounge, pre-arranged meetings with exhibitors, hotel transfers, and an invitation to the exhibition gala.
Registration and entry are handled through the F Istanbul mobile app, available on iOS and Android. You can browse the exhibitor list, access the product catalogue, and purchase your entrance ticket directly in the app.
Tickets are purchased through the F Istanbul app. Pricing details are not listed on the website. Learn more on the F Istanbul website.
Date: September 15–17, 2026 Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois (Chicago area)
LOUPE Americas is North America’s largest event dedicated to label and package printing. Formerly known as Labelexpo Americas, the show rebranded in 2026 to reflect its expanded focus beyond labels into flexible packaging and folding carton converting technology.
The 2024 edition drew 12,215 visitors from 73 countries and 450 exhibitors across 185,000 square feet. Exhibitors include manufacturers of digital and conventional printing presses, label and packaging materials, prepress technology, finishing systems, inks and coatings, RFID solutions, and software.
The North American label market alone is worth $13.6 billion, and the show puts you in front of converters, brand owners, packaging designers, and suppliers driving that market. It’s built around live demonstrations and product launches, so you see technology in action rather than just on spec sheets.
The education program includes master classes, conference sessions, and workshops covering sustainability, digital innovation, and industry trends. The call for speakers is currently open for the 2026 edition.
Attendees include printers and converters working in labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons, plus brand owners and designers looking for new solutions.
Ticket pricing details are not yet listed on the website. Learn more on the LOUPE Americas website.
Date: September 16–17, 2026 Location: Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, UK
London Packaging Week is four focused events under one roof: Packaging Première (luxury products), PCD (perfume, cosmetics, and personal care), PLD (premium and luxury drinks), and Food & Consumer Pack (everyday food, drinks, and FMCG). Each event creates a targeted environment for packaging designers, buyers, developers, and suppliers to meet and do business.
The show brings together 210+ exhibitors, 90+ speakers, and 2,600+ brands and agencies. Industries covered include fashion and accessories, watches and jewellery, fine food, confectionery, beauty, wine and spirits, champagne, beer, and fast-moving consumer goods.
The brands walking the floor include Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, Elemis, Molton Brown, Diageo, Unilever, Amazon, Lush, The Body Shop, and The White Company. If you’re a packaging supplier looking to get in front of UK and global decision-makers, this is the room.
The three stages cover luxury, beauty, drinks, food, and consumer pack, so content stays relevant to specific sectors. The London Packaging Week Innovation Awards also run during the event, with finalists showcased on the floor and winners announced on day two.
For exhibitors, the EasyGo smart badge and My Easyfairs platform handle lead capture, letting you scan and track contacts throughout the show.
Admission is free. Learn more on the London Packaging Week website.
Date: October 18–21, 2026 Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
PACK EXPO International is the largest packaging and processing trade show in North America. The 2026 edition brings together 2,600+ exhibitors and 48,000 attendees from 40+ vertical industries, including food and beverage, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, pet food, household products, e-commerce, and cannabis.
Exhibitors include manufacturers and suppliers of packaging and processing machinery, packaging materials and containers, components, and equipment. If it touches packaging or processing, it’s on the floor.
The attendee list speaks for itself: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, L’Oréal, Amazon, and General Mills. Two-thirds of attendees make or influence purchasing decisions, and 28% come from companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue.
Here’s what makes this show different: 81% of buyers at PACK EXPO International attend no other PACK EXPO show. This is the only place to reach them. And 44% of attendees are first-timers, which means new business opportunities alongside returning contacts.
Attendee registration opens in February 2026. Pricing details are not yet listed. Learn more on the PACK EXPO International website.
Date: November 10–11, 2026 Location: Hall C, Exhibition Centre, Liverpool, UK
UKPackaging Expo is a two-day event focused on packaging innovation, sustainability, and business solutions. It’s hosted in Liverpool, which makes it the only dedicated packaging event in the North of England. The show serves retail, e-commerce, food and beverage, beauty, and pharmaceutical industries.
The 2026 edition features 125+ exhibitors, 50+ speakers, and is expected to attractIf you’re based in the North of the UK or looking to connect with manufacturers and brands in the region, this show is built for you.
The Future Packaging Conference runs alongside the exhibition, featuring 50+ speakers on industry trends and challenges. Networking drinks give you time to connect with peers outside the exhibition floor.
For exhibitors, smart badges are available as part of an enhanced marketing package, letting you capture and track leads on-site.
2,000+ visitors. Exhibition sectors include packaging materials, machinery and equipment, printing and labelling, supply chain and logistics, sustainability and recycling, design and innovation, and sector-specific packaging for food, pharma, and e-commerce.
Entry is free. Learn more on the UKPackaging Expo website.
Date: December 8–10, 2026 Location: Jeddah International Exhibition and Convention Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
ProPack Jeddah is the premier packaging, printing, and plastics trade show in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia. Now in its 3rd edition, the event brings together 340+ exhibitors and 14,000+ visitors for three days of sourcing, networking, and product discovery.
The exhibition covers packaging machinery (bottling, canning, filling, labelling, wrapping), plastic processing equipment, printing presses, signs and graphics, and laboratory instruments. It runs alongside AgroFood Jeddah, so attendees can explore food processing alongside packaging solutions.
Saudi Arabia leads the GCC in plastics, contributing 67% of the region’s plastic resin production and 61% of consumption. The kingdom’s plastic packaging industry is valued at $8.59 billion and projected to reach $11.93 billion by 2026. If you’re looking to enter or expand in the Saudi and Middle East market, this is the regional entry point.
Attendees include project managers, purchasing managers, investors, traders, distributors, contractors, and engineers.
Entry is free for industry professionals. Learn more on the ProPack Jeddah website.
That’s 15 trade shows across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Some are massive sourcing events with thousands of exhibitors. Others are focused conferences where you’ll spend more time in sessions than on the floor. The right mix depends on what you’re trying to accomplish.
If you’re sourcing equipment or materials, prioritize the big shows like PACK EXPO International, MD&M West, and EXPO PACK México. If sustainability is your focus, Sustainability in Packaging US and SPC Advance are built for that. If you’re in luxury or premium packaging, the Luxe Pack series covers both coasts.
Start planning early. Register during early bird windows to save on tickets. Use show planners and apps to schedule meetings before you arrive. And if you’re exhibiting, make sure your lead capture is sorted so you’re not stuck with a pile of business cards and no follow-up system.
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Several are free for qualified industry professionals, including Luxe Pack Los Angeles, Luxe Pack New York, London Packaging Week, and ProPack Jeddah.
Register early for discounted rates, use the show's mobile app or planner to schedule exhibitor meetings in advance, review the floor plan, and set clear goals for what you want to source or learn.
Trade shows are primarily exhibition floors where you source products, see live machinery demos, and meet suppliers. Conferences like The Packaging Conference or SPC Advance are presentation-driven, with keynotes, panels, and workshops focused on strategy, trends, and problem-solving. Some events combine both formats.
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