Top Packaging Conferences for Innovators and Attorneys 2026
Top packaging conferences in 2026 offer innovators, designers, and IP attorneys prime opportunities to explore sustainable solutions, automation trends, and supply chain advancements across global markets. These events foster networking, deal-making, and insights into patentable technologies shaping the industry.
WestPack 2026
- Date: February 3–4, 2026
- Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, USA
- Overview: A leading trade show for packaging and manufacturing innovations, featuring sectors like medtech, automation, design, plastics, and sustainability, with expert sessions and tech demos for food, beverage, and medical packaging.
https://www.sensationsexhibits.com/west-pack/
PACK EXPO East 2026
- Date: February 17–19, 2026
- Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Overview: A targeted packaging and processing trade show delivering innovations for CPG and life sciences buyers, with 500+ exhibitors across 40+ vertical markets for productive networking and project solutions.
https://www.packexpoeast.com
Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum 2026
- Date: March 10–11, 2026
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Overview: Gathers 100+ leaders from packaging and waste value chains for expert discussions on circularity, compliance, and innovations embedding sustainability across operations and supply chains.
https://beta.innovationforum.co.uk/conferences/sustainable-packaging-eu/
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026
- Date: 2026 (dates to be confirmed – annual event, typically March/April)
- Location: NEC Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Overview: The UK’s largest packaging event, bringing together the entire packaging supply chain under one roof with suppliers showcasing cutting-edge materials, design, technology, and sustainable solutions, plus talks, panels, and demonstrations on industry challenges.
https://www.iom3.org/events-awards/ems-event-calendar/packaging-innovations-empack-2026.html
Interpack 2026
- Date: May 7–13, 2026
- Location: Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Overview: The world’s leading trade fair for the packaging industry, uniting machine builders, material suppliers, and brands for innovations, trends, and strategies in sustainable packaging solutions, including start-up ideas and digital advancements.
https://www.interpack.de
EastPack Surabaya 2026
- Date: July 1–4, 2026
- Location: Surabaya, Indonesia
- Overview: International exhibition on processing, packaging, automation, and handling for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, connecting regional supply chains.
https://eastpackindonesia.com
PackPlus 2026
- Date: August 20–22, 2026
- Location: Pragati Maidan (Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre), New Delhi, India
- Overview: India’s largest event for the packaging, converting, and supply chain value chain, showcasing comprehensive solutions for processing, machinery, and sustainable packaging advancements.
https://www.plastemart.com/packplus-2026/plastics-exhibition-conferences/3312
London Packaging Week 2026
- Date: September 16–17, 2026
- Location: ExCeL London, London, UK
- Overview: A major trade fair for packaging innovations in beauty, personal care, FMCG, luxury beverage, and more, connecting 5,000+ attendees with 190+ exhibitors for eco-friendly, e-commerce-ready solutions and high-quality leads.
https://www.londonpackagingweek.com
These conferences provide key platforms for packaging innovators, designers, and IP attorneys to explore trends, network, and address challenges like sustainability and IP protection.
Please note that event dates and locations are subject to change. Check official websites for updates.
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