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BE THERE
Every solution you need to stay
competitive, all under one roof.
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Everyone Will Be There
Baking and Snack
Beverage
Biologics/Biopharma
Cannabis
Confectionery
Cosmetics/Personal Care
Dairy
Food
Household/Chemicals
Meat/Poultry/Seafood
Medical Devices
Nutraceuticals
Pet Food/Pet Care
Pharmaceuticals
And more!
Size Up What’s New
Accessible Packaging
AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance
AR, VR, Metaverse
Anti-Counterfeiting
Co-Robots
Consolidated Monitoring
D2C and E-Commerce
Immersive Packaging
Omnichannel – Digital Integration
Smart Packaging
Supply Chain Optimization Tools
Sustainable Manufacturing
And more!
At PACK EXPO International, you can explore the widest range of innovative
packaging and processing solutions on display anywhere in the world in 2024.
Watch machinery in action with sample products on the line and get hands
on with groundbreaking materials.
Share ideas with attendees and discover surprising crossover solutions.
Gain important perspective on trends and where your company stands.
take the pulse
of the industry
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45,000 attendees
2,500+ exhibitors
Look outside the box for supply
chain solutions that are eco-
friendly and cost-effective.
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ZERO IN ON TARGETED SOLUTIONS
Pavilions provide focused areas on a show floor
spanning a record 1.3 million net sq. ft.
NOW 4X LARGER!
See supply chain solutions, including
warehousing and material handling,
fulfillment, distribution logistics services
and transportation providers.
Find hundreds of newly unveiled and
improved front-of-line solutions for food
and beverage processing/systems, food
safety, engineering, design and more.
Cutting-edge digital printing,
converting, coding and labeling
solutions make customization and
smart packaging possible.
Discover new advances such as
monolayer films, plastic alternatives
and fiber- and aluminum-based
packaging.
A one-stop shop for solutions
targeted to pharmaceuticals,
biologics, nutraceuticals, medical
devices and more.
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In addition to the latest chocolate-
and candy-making technology, find
dedicated networking space.
The Candy Bar Lounge sponsored by:
“
PACK EXPO International is a great
place to feel immersed in the world
of packaging. I now have a better
understanding of the industry, the
equipment, and the vendors.”
– SHAWN GOETZ, GENERAL MILLS
DIGITALIZATION
Discover Industry 4.0-enabled solutions that help you maximize uptime,
increase fl exibility and effectively analyze data. You’ll find machines that come
with i4.0 dashboards, printers with Wi-Fi connectivity and many solutions that
can be supported remotely.
WAREHOUSE AND PACKAGING AUTOMATION
In The Logistics Pavilion and beyond, discover innovative technologies and meet
new partners who can help you move product faster, prevent bottlenecks and
increase DTC fulfi llment.
SUSTAINABILITY
Get ahead of legislative mandates and take a holistic look at improving
sustainability throughout your operations. You can explore:
Circular logistics systems
Compostable adhesives
End-of-life technologies
Paperboard tray formers
Plastic alternatives
Recyclable, fiber-based packaging
Recycle-ready films
Reusable packaging assets
Sensors that improve effi ciency
Space-saving equipment
Washable inks
Waste-reducing coding/marking/
labeling solutions
And more!
88% of consumers under age 45
are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging.
87% of end users
see remote support as very effective in helping to address skills gaps.
THESE TRENDS AREN’T SLOWING DOWN
MAKE SURE YOU’RE
UP TO date
Data Sources:
PMMI Business Intelligence | Trivium Packaging’s 2023 Buying Green Report | unPACKed with PMMI Podcast
PRODUCTIVITY IS PRIORITY #1
At PMMI’s Top to Top Summit 2024, participants were asked
to name their top 3 priorities.
AUTOMATION IS KEY
Enhance and optimize your production, storage and
distribution processes through solutions such as
automated guided vehicles, industrial robots and
collaborative robots (co-bots), supported by AI and
vision technology.
Your competitors are
investing in remote
services and monitoring.
Here’s why CPGs and life
sciences companies say
it’s important:
92%
for reduced
machinery downtime
90%
to optimize machines/
operations
65%
productivity
49%
automation
40%
workforce
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Hosted by:
FORGE VITAL CONNECTIONS
GET MAXIMUM ROI
Make Travel Plans Early
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offi cial housing vendor,
Expovision.
Get airline discount codes
and other travel deals.
Come with a Plan
Use My Show Planner to:
Search exhibitors by
product category and
vertical industry.
Make appointments with
suppliers.
Add educational sessions
to your personal itinerary.
Seek Expert Advice
Get recommendations on
solutions and suppliers that
meet your needs from a free
pre-show consultation with
an expert. Learn more at
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Confectionery Industry Networking
Reception
Connect with confectionery
manufacturers in The Candy Bar Lounge.
Sponsored by:
Young Professionals
Networking Reception
Join fellow young professionals
for a fun evening out on the town.
Sponsored by:
BW Packaging, Emerson, ID Technology,
Morrison Container Handling Solutions,
Plexpack, Septimatech Group Inc.
Packaging & Processing
Women’s Leadership
Network Breakfast
Be inspired by the industry’s leading
women. Everyone’s welcome!
Come together with
colleagues and suppliers
for a laugh-filled evening in
support of a worthy cause.
Comedian
Nate Bargatze!
FEATURING
AMP UP YOUR INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
Discover practical steps to enhance
the sustainability of your brand.
NEW to Chicago!
What’s helpful is actually seeing
the variety of options we have.
Instead of going with just the
same old, same old that we’ve
always done…there’s all these
other models, variations and
extras.”
- STEPHANIE TESTERMAN
PEPSI/QUAKER OATS
“
NEW!
Scaling your manufacturing operations?
Then these sessions are for you.
Hear from suppliers unveiling exciting
breakthroughs and clever applications.
Glean new insights on improving food
and beverage processing operations.
150 FREE SESSIONS!
Explore the benefi ts of reusable assets
with experts and end users.
Sponsored by:
Get fresh perspectives on hot topics
from the leaders of various industry
trade associations.
WANT TO STAY RELEVANT?
Come to Chicago for the largest PACK EXPO International in
history—and the largest packaging and processing show of 2024.
You have to be there to:
See the latest packaging and processing solutions unveiled.
Discover what’s trending in the industry and how to improve
your operations.
Learn what it will take for you to get ahead of the competition.
Forge new partnerships with expert vendors.
“
To be able to come here and meet
with lots of suppliers and vendors
and equipment manufacturers
all in the same place, all at once,
is extremely valuable.”
– TODD JONGEN, US FOODS
November 3-6, 2024 | Chicago, IL, USA
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