PACK EXPO International 2026

PACK EXPO International is a biennial packaging and processing trade show organized by PMMI at McCormick Place in Chicago.

McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

Dates
October 18-21, 2026
Venue
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Registration
$30 priority / $130 standard
Expected attendance
48,000 professionals

TL;DR

  • PACK EXPO International 2026 runs October 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
  • Priority registration costs $30 through September 25, 2026, rising to $130 for standard registration after that date.
  • The 2026 edition features 2,600 exhibitors and expects to bring together 48,000 packaging and processing professionals.
  • Exhibits are spread across all of McCormick Place's buildings: North, South, West and Lakeside Center.

Source: packexpointernational.com/the-show

About

PACK EXPO International is owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The show is held every two years, making the 2026 edition the industry's primary opportunity to see live product demonstrations and compare packaging and processing technology. The 2022 edition drew over 44,000 attendees and 2,200 exhibitors across 1.2 million net square feet at McCormick Place, surpassing the prior 2018 event.

Source: pmmi.org/news/pack-expo-international-attendance-surpasses-last-edition

Who you'll find in the room

40+ industries

PACK EXPO International draws professionals from more than 40 industries across the packaging and processing ecosystem.

CPG and life sciences (2022)

At the 2022 edition, consumer packaged goods and life sciences companies attended to improve operations and reach sustainability goals.

Partners on record

9 listed
Rockwell AutomationPACK gives BACK sponsor - 2026EmersonWomen's Leadership Network breakfast sponsor - 2022ID TechnologyWomen's Leadership Network breakfast sponsor - 2022Morrison Container Handling SolutionsWomen's Leadership Network breakfast sponsor - 2022Plexpack Corp.Women's Leadership Network breakfast sponsor - 2022Septimatech Group Inc.Women's Leadership Network breakfast sponsor - 2022SMC Corporation of AmericaWomen's Leadership Network breakfast sponsor - 2022PepsiCoPACK Challenge sponsor - 2022EmersonAmazing Packaging Race sponsor - 2022

Past editions

1 on record
EditionDatesLocationAttendance
2022October 23-26, 2022McCormick Place, Chicago, IL44,000+ attendees; 2,200 exhibitors across 1.2 million net square feet

Venue & travel

Venue

McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60616

Getting there

Exhibits are spread across all of McCormick Place's buildings: North, South, West and Lakeside Center.

Questions people ask

8 answered

PACK EXPO International 2026 runs October 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

PACK EXPO International 2026 takes place at McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60616.

Priority registration costs $30 through September 25, 2026. Standard registration costs $130 after September 25, 2026.

PACK EXPO International expects to bring together 48,000 packaging and processing professionals in 2026.

PACK EXPO International 2026 features 2,600 exhibitors. The 2022 edition spanned 1.2 million net square feet at McCormick Place.

PACK EXPO International draws professionals from more than 40 industries across the packaging and processing ecosystem. At the 2022 edition, consumer packaged goods and life sciences companies attended to improve operations and reach sustainability goals.

Whether the show is worth attending depends on whether packaging and processing sourcing, benchmarking, or vendor evaluation is part of your role. The organizer does not publish an ROI figure or attendee survey results.

Business casual is standard for trade show floors, with comfortable, closed-toe shoes recommended for a full day of walking. The organizer does not publish a formal dress code for this event.

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