PACK EXPO International 2026 (incl. Sustainability Central)

PACK EXPO International 2026, the world's largest packaging machinery exhibition, takes place October 18–21, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event brings together 2,600+ exhibitors and 48,000+ attendees from packaging, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods exploring innovations. Packagers, brand owners, food processors, and supply chain professionals attend to evaluate machinery, automation, robotics, labeling, coding, and logistics solutions. A Sustainability Central pavilion highlights eco-friendly packaging innovations reflecting corporate commitments to circular economy and carbon reduction. Exhibitors showcase technologies enabling lighter-weight designs reducing material and shipping emissions, machinery for recyclable-friendly formats, and waste and water reduction solutions. Sessions feature innovations in filling efficiency, container optimization, waste reduction, and energy efficiency. For brands, CPG companies, manufacturers, and converters, PACK EXPO provides access to suppliers driving sustainable packaging.