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THE UK'S EVENT FOR PACKAGING
DESIGN, MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABILITY

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WHERE PACKAGING'S FUTURE COMES TO LIFE

Packaging Innovations is where the packaging community comes together to explore, discover, and connect. Over two days, you’ll meet suppliers pushing the boundaries in materials and design, see how sustainability is driving change, and hear from experts tackling policy, accessibility, and innovation.

Whether you’re a brand owner looking for packaging that stands out on the shelf, a designer seeking fresh inspiration, or a sustainability lead searching for practical solutions, Packaging Innovations gives you direct access to the people, products, and knowledge shaping the future of packaging.

WHAT'S ON AT PACKAGING INNOVATION

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FUTURE TRAILBLAZERS AWARDS

Celebrate the people and projects redefining packaging at the Future Trailblazers Awards. This ceremony shines a spotlight on rising talent, creative ideas, and industry-shaping solutions – leaving you motivated and inspired by fresh thinking.

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START-UP ZONE

NEW FOR 2026

Discover ambitious young businesses introducing bold packaging ideas in the Start-up Zone. Meet innovators with fresh perspectives and see how their creative approaches could shape your own projects.

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EXHIBITOR INNOVATION GALLERY

Explore the latest packaging breakthroughs in the Innovation Gallery. From bold concepts to practical innovations, this curated showcase highlights what’s next. Join the live reveal of the winning entry and leave with inspiration you can act on.

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DISCOVERY THEATRE

NEW FOR 2026

Hear from start-ups, SMEs, and suppliers introducing breakthrough technologies like AI and smart packaging. The Discovery Theatre brings emerging ideas to the stage, offering perspectives that spark new thinking and reveal what’s on the horizon.

Speaker presenting on the Innovation & Design Stage at Packaging Innovations & Empack.

INNOVATION & DESIGN STAGE

Celebrate the people and projects redefining packaging at the Future Trailblazers Awards. This ceremony shines a spotlight on rising talent, creative ideas, and industry-shaping solutions – leaving you motivated and inspired by fresh thinking.

Panel of speakers discussing packaging trends on stage at Packaging Innovations & Empack.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY STAGE

Explore the latest packaging breakthroughs in the Innovation Gallery. From bold concepts to practical innovations, this curated showcase highlights what’s next. Join the live reveal of the winning entry and leave with inspiration you can act on.

WHO SHOULD VISIT PACKAGING INNOVATION

If you’re shaping how products are packaged, branded, or experienced, you’ll find the contacts, knowledge, and solutions you need at Packaging Innovations.

INDUSTRIES REPRESENTED

FOOD & DRINK

BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE

HOUSEHOLD & CONSUMER GOODS

LUXURY & PREMIUM PRODUCTS

HEALTHCARE & PHARMA

RETAIL & E-COMMERCE

WHO YOU'LL MEET

SPECIALISED EVENT ZONES

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FOODSERVICE ZONE

Explore packaging tailored to the demands of food and hospitality.

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SMART PACKAGING ZONE

See connected technologies that bring intelligence to packaging and supply chains.

Testing an air cushion protective packaging sample at Packaging Innovations & Empack.

START-UP ZONE

NEW FOR 2026

Meet ambitious new businesses bringing bold ideas to market.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION