PACK EXPO International 2026
| Chicago, Illinois, USA |
18 - 21 Oct 2026
PACK EXPO International 2026 is the flagship biennial event for the global packaging and processing industry. Scheduled for October 18–21, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, it is projected to host over 2,600 exhibitors and attract 48,000 professionals across 40+ vertical markets.
Core Focus Areas
The 2026 event focuses on integrating entire supply chain solutions under one roof, with a specific emphasis on:
Innovation & Automation: Live demonstrations of full-scale operating machinery, robotics, and game-changing technologies.
Sustainability Central: A dedicated space for eco-conscious packaging strategies, circular economy solutions, and reusable packaging systems.
Industry-Specific Solutions: Specialized zones for food and beverage processing, life sciences, healthcare packaging, and consumer packaged goods (CPG).
Educational Excellence: Free, on-floor sessions at the Innovation Stage and Processing Innovation Stage covering digital transformation, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency.
24 Sept 2026
Mondi to highlight sustainable packaging innovations at PACK EXPO International 2026
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, will present its broad range of paper and packaging solutions designed to help converters, manufacturers, brands and retailers meet evolving performance, operational and sustainability goals at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago.