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# PACK EXPO International · USA · Packaging | TradeShowIntel

> PACK EXPO International 2026 is a premier packaging and processing trade show scheduled for October 18-21, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA. T

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# PACK EXPO International

PACK EXPO International 2026 is a premier packaging and processing trade show scheduled for October 18-21, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The event will feature 2,600 exhibitors showcasing innovations for over 40 industries, attracting 48,000 professionals. It includes themed pavilions, educational stages, networking events, and is organized by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
PACK EXPO International 2026 is a premier packaging and processing trade show scheduled for October 18-21, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The event will feature 2,600 exhibitors showcasing innovations for over 40 industries, attracting 48,000 professionals. It includes themed pavilions, educational stages, networking events, and is organized by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

## Event details

- **Dates:** 18–21 Oct 2026

- **Venue:** McCormick Place

- **Industry:** Packaging, Printing, Editing, Graphic Design, Logistics & Transportation Engineering - Handling Operations - Storage, Applied Computer & Industrial Engineering, Food Processing Industries, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetology, Paper Industry, Plastics, Rubber, Composites, Processing

- **Category:** Trade show

## Audience scale

- **Exhibitors:** 2,600+

- **Attendees:** 48,000+

## Why exhibit
Exhibit at PACK EXPO International to elevate your brand in front of industry leaders and innovators from over 40 vertical markets. With 2,600 exhibitors and 48,000 attendees, you can showcase your packaging and processing technologies, make valuable connections, and secure your role in shaping the future of this expansive industry. The show offers themed pavilions, speaking opportunities, and extensive networking events to maximize your ROI.

## Why visit
Visit PACK EXPO International to discover the latest packaging and processing innovations from 2,600 exhibitors across 40+ industries. You can see solutions in motion, compare technologies up close, and gain insights from free educational sessions on the show floor. With networking events, themed pavilions, and a schedule packed with opportunities, it's the ideal place to strengthen your business and connect with 48,000 professionals.

## Exhibitor profile

- Packaging

- Processing

- Technology

- Packaging Machinery

- Processing Equipment

- Containers and Materials

- Food & Beverage Processing

- Healthcare Packaging

- Logistics Solutions

- Printing Technologies

- Reusable Packaging

## Visitor profile

- Packaging

- Processing

- Manufacturing

- Procurement Managers

- Operations Directors

- Engineers

- Brand Managers

- Supply Chain Professionals

- Quality Control Specialists

- Research & Development Teams

- Sustainability Officers

## Industries

- Packaging

- Printing, Editing, Graphic Design

- Logistics & Transportation Engineering - Handling Operations - Storage

- Applied Computer & Industrial Engineering

- Food Processing Industries

- Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetology

- Paper Industry

- Plastics, Rubber, Composites

- Processing

## Organisers

- PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies