Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 is scheduled for 11th to 12th February 2026 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, United Kingdom. As the country’s largest dedicated packaging trade event, this biennial showcase unites multiple segments of the packaging value chain, offering a holistic view of current and emerging trends across materials, machinery, design, sustainability and supply chain solutions.
The core purpose of the event is to provide a singular platform where industry professionals can explore advancements in product innovation and development, process improvement and outsourcing and fulfilment strategies. It emphasizes the latest developments in primary and secondary packaging, automation technologies, robotics, smart systems, and sustainable materials solutions that address contemporary challenges.
Key features of Packaging Innovations & Empack include a dynamic trade exhibition with more than 450 exhibitors offering diverse packaging solutions; tailored zones such as the Automation & Robotics Zone, Start-Up Zone, Smart Packaging and Material ConneXion showcases; and live demonstrations of equipment and technology. Attendees can also engage with expert-led seminars, CPD-accredited sessions, the Empack guided tours, and interactive forums addressing policy, sustainability and design trends.
The event attracts a broad target audience, encompassing packaging designers and engineers, production and supply chain managers, brand owners, procurement specialists, sustainability leads, technology suppliers, retailers and logistics professionals. These stakeholders gain exposure to innovations that span concepts through fulfilment and production optimization.
In terms of industry relevance, Packaging Innovations & Empack serves as a vital networking and learning hub where decision makers assess market shifts, regulatory impacts and practical solutions that drive operational efficiency and sustainability. The event’s comprehensive scope from smart materials to automation underscores its role in shaping how packaging responds to economic and environmental imperatives.
For professionals involved in packaging and related supply chains, Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 offers a concentrated opportunity to gather insights, benchmark technologies, and forge strategic connections pivotal for future-ready operations.
Date: 11th - 12th February 2026
Venue: National Exhibition Centre - NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Disclaimer: This content is purely informational. Edicon Paper is not the organizer of the event mentioned. For event details or inquiries, please contact the event organizers directly.
