October 18–21, 2026
Chicago, IL
2,600
PACK EXPO International 2026 is a Manufacturing show in Chicago, IL with approximately 2,600 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
Key features of PACK EXPO International include:
<cite index="6-5">The show showcases more than 2,600 exhibitors and attracts over 48,000 professionals representing 40+ different market sectors.</cite> <cite index="5-6">Attendees come from every sector of the packaging ecosystem.</cite> Core audiences include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, life sciences and healthcare, cosmetics and personal care, and other packaged-goods industries.
Registration is open online through the show's official registration portal. Rates are tiered by date:
<cite index="2-2,2-3">A single badge provides complete access to the exhibits and educational sessions on the show floor, including 150+ free educational sessions, all pavilions and knowledge-sharing stages, and networking events.</cite> <cite index="2-4">Registrants can also ride free shuttle buses or the Metra commuter train to McCormick Place for free.</cite> Please note: children under 14 are not permitted on the show floor. A downloadable justification letter is available to help attendees secure supervisor approval to attend.
PACK EXPO International is produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. <cite index="9-2">It is the premier biennial trade show for the packaging and processing industries in North America</cite>, taking place every two years in Chicago and alternating with other PACK EXPO events across North America. The most recent prior edition, <cite index="7-9">PACK EXPO International 2024, took place November 3–6 at McCormick Place in Chicago.</cite> Over time it has grown into the most comprehensive packaging and processing event in the Western Hemisphere, drawing tens of thousands of professionals from more than 40 vertical markets.
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
PMMI
PACK EXPO International 2026 takes place October 18-21, 2026, at McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616. Show hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday through Tuesday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, with exhibits spread across the North, South, West and Lakeside Center buildings.
You can register online through the show's official registration portal. The priority rate is $30 through September 25, 2026, and the standard rate is $130 after that date. A single badge includes access to all exhibits, 150+ free educational sessions and networking events.
The show is designed for packaging and processing professionals from more than 40 vertical markets, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, cosmetics, personal care and other packaged goods. It draws over 48,000 attendees, from engineers and buyers to brand owners and decision-makers.
The event is the most comprehensive packaging and processing show in the Western Hemisphere, featuring more than 2,600 exhibitors with live machinery in motion, product launches and solutions across the full supply chain. It also offers free education, themed pavilions and networking, letting attendees compare options and make decisions in just four days.
McCormick Place is served by O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) airports, the Metra Electric Line that stops inside the venue, CTA trains and buses, rideshares and taxis, plus free show shuttle buses. Connected campus hotels include the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Marriott Marquis Chicago and the Hiltons at McCormick Place, all linked by pedestrian sky bridges.
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