PACK EXPO Southeast 2027
Event Date
April 12–14, 2027
Location
Atlanta, GA
Expected Exhibitors
500
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryPACK EXPO Southeast is a biennial packaging and processing trade show held in Atlanta, Georgia, produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The show provides a unique opportunity for professionals from consumer packaged goods (CPG) and life science companies located in the southeast to connect with top packaging and processing suppliers and to experience the latest technologies in person.
The show floor gathers roughly 500 exhibiting companies offering packaging and processing solutions and thousands of professionals from all types of CPG companies and dozens of vertical markets, seeking solutions to drive throughput, efficiency, safety, sustainability, shelf impact and more. Attendees include plant managers, engineers, C-level executives, corporate management, purchasers and other professionals from a range of packaged goods companies and vertical industries that use processing and packaging technologies.
Held at the Georgia World Congress Center on April 12-14, 2027, the event is worth attending because it brings the PACK EXPO experience directly to the Southeast's growing manufacturing corridor. PACK EXPO Southeast brings packaging and processing industry buyers, from 40+ verticals, together under one roof, offering exhibitors a powerful way to gain exposure, connect with high-quality leads and grow their business in a new hub.
Show Highlights
Key features of PACK EXPO Southeast include:
- A large regional show floor — around 500 exhibiting companies offering packaging and processing solutions across dozens of vertical markets.
- Free education — free educational opportunities and knowledge-sharing sessions, plus networking events to foster conversation and connections.
- Signature stages and pavilions — at the inaugural 2025 edition, attendees took advantage of free education sessions on the Innovation Stage and Industry Speaks platform, and a Reusable Packaging Pavilion provided insights into sustainable packaging options.
- Technology focus — a floor featuring the latest automation, robotics, sustainability, and operational efficiency advancements.
- Access to a new audience — a chance to reach end users who have never attended a PACK EXPO show.
Attendance
Figures below are from the inaugural 2025 edition. PACK EXPO Southeast brought together over 6,700 attendees and 2,800 exhibitor personnel for 9,500 total packaging and processing professionals. The three-day event featured 504 exhibiting companies across 115,000 net square feet and served more than 40 vertical markets, including food and beverage, automotive, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics and personal care, pet food and pet care, chemicals, and more. Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee were the top states in attendance at the show's inaugural edition, and represented 64% of its total visitors.
Registration
Registration opens in October 2026. Sign up for show updates to be the first to know when registration goes live. Full show information will be available for attendees in October 2026. Prospective exhibitors can apply for booth space through the show's online booth sales system or contact the PMMI exhibit sales team. Interested attendees can register their interest via the show's "Keep Me Posted" sign-up.
History
PACK EXPO Southeast is the newest show in PMMI's PACK EXPO portfolio. The inaugural PACK EXPO Southeast was held March 10-12, 2025 at the Georgia World Congress Center, produced by PMMI, and brought PACK EXPO to a brand new audience. Debuting in March 2025 with strong results, the inaugural edition brought together 6,700 attendees and 2,800 exhibitor personnel — 9,500 total industry professionals — across 504 exhibiting companies and 115,000 net square feet, and the exhibit floor sold out before the show opened. The show runs biennially in Atlanta. In 2027, PACK EXPO Southeast will return April 12-14 to Atlanta.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: September 13, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is PACK EXPO Southeast 2027?
PACK EXPO Southeast 2027 takes place April 12-14, 2027 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, in Exhibit Hall C. Show hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Wednesday.
Who should attend PACK EXPO Southeast?
The show is designed for packaging and processing professionals from consumer packaged goods and life science companies, including plant managers, engineers, C-level executives, corporate management and purchasers. It draws buyers from more than 40 vertical markets, such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, automotive, and personal care.
How do I register to attend?
Registration opens in October 2026, when full show information also becomes available. Interested attendees can sign up for updates on the official website to be notified when registration goes live.
How big is the show and how many exhibitors are there?
PACK EXPO Southeast 2027 is expected to feature around 500 exhibiting companies. Its inaugural 2025 edition drew over 6,700 attendees and 504 exhibiting companies across 115,000 net square feet.
How do I get to the venue and where can I park?
The Georgia World Congress Center is about 11 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and is accessible by MARTA rail, including the GWCC/CNN Center station. On-site parking decks and nearby public pay lots are available, though parking can be scarce when multiple downtown venues host events on the same day.
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