PACK EXPO International 2026 | Packaging Trade Show in Chicago, IL

INNOVATIONS FROM 2,600 Exhibitors

PLAN & PROMOTE YOUR BOOTH

No other event on the continent brings you more possibilities in packaging, processing and automation than PACK EXPO International. And it only happens every two years—making this your biggest opportunity to see live product demos, discover new tech, get inspired, gain strategic insight, compare solutions and move projects forward fast. Priority registration is open!

Invite 5+ Colleagues to PACK EXPO International during Registration.

If two of them register, you'll be entered to win an Incentive Package, including:

3 Free Hotel Nights
VIP Lounge Access on site for you and a guest
2 Tickets to PACK gives BACK™ with a performance by Third Eye Blind
$200 Gift Card

Next prize drawing: July 31, 2026

BE PART OF THE BIG PICTURE

Elevate your brand in front of industry leaders and innovators. Make an impression that resonates across the global packaging and processing landscape. Secure your role in shaping the future of this expansive industry.

Show Overview

Why Exhibit?

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See Ideas Come to Life

Discover solutions in motion from 2,600 exhibitors showcasing the latest packaging and processing technologies. See, compare and experience innovations up close to find what fits your operation best.

Why Attend?

4 Days, Countless Opportunities

Every moment at the show pays off in ideas, strategic insight and high-value connections. Explore the schedule to find sessions, networking and show floor experiences that help you get more value from your visit.

schedule at a Glance

Zero in on the Solutions
You Need

Navigate the show floor with ease through themed pavilions, including the Containers and Materials Pavilion, Food & Beverage Processing Zone, Logistics Pavilion and more.

Explore pavilions

Connect with Professionals from 40+ Industries

Join 48,000 packaging and processing professionals from every sector of the packaging ecosystem. Networking events foster relationship-building.

Networking Opps

Plan Your Visit

Make the most of your time in Chicago. Explore travel and hotel discounts, find directions to McCormick Place, shuttle information and more.

Travel & Hotel

Engage with Experts, Learn and Get Inspired

Free sessions in multiple venues on the show floor expose you to the latest breakthroughs, fresh approaches, best practices and success stories.

EDUCATION

Industry News

July 13, 2026

New Skin Cancer Diagnosis Device Kit Launches for At-home Use

July 9, 2026

Clinical Trials and Smart Packaging: Closing the Knowledge Gap

July 13, 2026

PepsiCo Introduces Squeeze Bottle Dip Sauces, Keep Scotland Beautiful Launches Recycling Bins for Coffee Cups, and Bieze Food Group's Reduces Yogurt Packaging

July 9, 2026

Robotics Industry ‘Poised for an Explosion of Growth’

July 13, 2026

Cutting Precision for a Peach Perfect Harvest

July 10, 2026

Moving Beyond Recall Response

OCTOBER 18 – 21, 2026

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES AWAIT

INNOVATIONS FROM 2,600 Exhibitors

ideas for 40+ vertical markets

get it all done in one go

PLAN & PROMOTE YOUR BOOTH

Invite 5+ Colleagues to PACK EXPO International during Registration.

envision the possibilities