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PACK EXPO International 2026

Chicago, United StatesOctober 18, 2026 – October 21, 2026McCormick PlacePMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
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Exhibition Overview

Exhibition Name
PACK EXPO International 2026
Organizer
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
Venue
McCormick Place
Location
Chicago, United States
Dates
October 18, 2026 – October 21, 2026
Official Website
https://www.packexpointernational.com/
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AI analysis

The points below are MESSE5 analysis generated from verified event data and industry context. They are not organizer claims; attendance or outcomes are not guaranteed.

Based on verified event data

  • Event: PACK EXPO International 2026
  • Edition year: 2026
  • Dates: 2026-10-18 to 2026-10-21
  • Location: Chicago, United States
  • Venue: McCormick Place
  • Organizer: PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
  • Industry: Manufacturing / Machine Tools
  • Official website: https://www.packexpointernational.com/
  • Verification: verified

This edition has already concluded; the analysis below is retained for reference.

  1. The 2026 edition facilitated high-level engagement between PMMI members and international manufacturing leaders at the McCormick Place venue.

  2. This iteration of the event provided a comprehensive showcase of automated packaging machinery and processing technology integrations for global industrial supply chains.

  3. The exhibition served as a central hub for observing advancements in sustainable packaging materials and high-speed robotic systems throughout the four-day schedule.

  4. Participants leveraged the Chicago event to evaluate cross-industry manufacturing solutions developed by PMMI-affiliated engineering firms.

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Who exhibits

  • Packaging machinery manufacturers
  • Processing technology providers
  • Automation and robotics companies
  • Material science innovators

Who visits

  • Manufacturing operations managers
  • Packaging engineers
  • Supply chain strategists
  • Industrial procurement specialists

Chicago remains a strategic nexus for the North American manufacturing sector due to its extensive logistics infrastructure and proximity to industrial production hubs. The packaging and processing industry continues to prioritize automation and sustainability as critical factors for long-term operational resilience.

Reviewed: October 26, 2026

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Last checked: September 17, 2026