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!

Third Eye Blind Rocks PACK gives BACK™

Don’t miss an exclusive night of iconic hits, networking, and giving back as Third Eye Blind takes the stage at House of Blues Chicago on Monday, October 19, 2026, sponsored by Rockwell Automation with proceeds benefiting the PMMI Foundation. Get your tickets before they are gone!

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Last Chance!

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: August 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

August 3, 2026

End of the Line Video Series: Reducing Labeling Waste, Cyclosporiasis Outbreak, and CPG Industry Feedback

July 30, 2026

Dissolving Packaging that Keeps the OR Clean: Video Interview With SmartSolve & Safetec

July 31, 2026

PET Thermoform Recovery Rises, but Circularity Gap Widens

July 30, 2026

Adding a Plant Vitality Score Could Strengthen Automation ROI

July 31, 2026

H&A Farms Automates Blueberry Inspection to Keep Pace with Quality Demands

July 29, 2026

FDA Targets Two Outdated Color Additive Authorizations

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

Third Eye Blind Rocks PACK gives BACK™

Invite 5+ Colleagues to PACK EXPO International during Registration.

envision the possibilities