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Plan your visit to Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027 at the NEC, Birmingham
When and where?
Dates and Times:
Wednesday 24th February 2027, 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday 25th February 2027, 10:00 – 16:00
Venue:
The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Please note that this event is strictly 16+
Getting There
Car Parking
Each exhibiting company is entitled to 2 free parking tickets for onsite use. This year, the NEC is using a new system requiring online booking in advance – physical passes will no longer be issued.
A promo code will be sent before the event, allowing exhibitors to book free parking (including overnight, if selected). Bookings are valid from 96hrs before the show opens until 48hrs after it closes.
Important: Vehicles not pre-booked will need to pay on the day, or will be charged a non-refundable £25 exit fee, payable by card.
Build-up and break-down parking must be validated onsite to avoid charges.
Exhibitors with a Voyage Control pass can validate parking at any pay-on-foot machine by entering their vehicle registration and scanning the QR code on their pass.
Exhibitors without a Voyage Control pass can also validate at the machines by entering their vehicle registration and scanning a barcode, which can be obtained from the lorry park or in-hall security.
The validation process for either option must be completed in the venue before returning to the car park.
Book your parking here: The NEC Birmingham – Reservations
For more information on how to book, please see the how-to guide here.
Plane
Birmingham International Airport is situated a few minutes from the NEC.
Train
Birmingham International Station, connected to the NEC by a covered bridge link.
Travel and Access
Useful Contacts
Login Details Badges/Passes Visit Connect Marketing Packages | My Easyfairs Account | If you do not have your login details, please contact: namrata.patel@easyfairs.com |
Furniture Stand Fitting Carpet Electrics Graphics AV Equipment | My Easyfairs Web Shop | Email: pinec_ops@easyfairs.com |
Logistics Freight Forwarding/ Forklifts/Storage | GES Logistics | Tel: +44 (0)121 782 4433 Email: event.logistics@ges.com |
Catering | Amadeus | Charlee Churchill charlee.churchill@amadeusfood.co.uk 0121 767 3579 |
Internet Rigging Piped Services – water, waste and compressed air | The NEC | Tel: 01217 673253 Email: eventorders@thenec.co.uk |
| Floral Orders | Vista Events | Email: info@vista-events.co.uk |
Space Only Contractor | Marsden Exhibitions | Tel: 01509 238800 |
Deadlines
Monday 21st December 2026 | Early Bird deadline – order additional items before this date to avoid surcharge via the MyEasyfairs portal. |
Monday 21st December 2026 | Complete the Health & Safety form, Risk Assessment and Shell Request form. |
Monday 21st December 2026 | Complete and return Grid Plan to pinec_ops@easyfairs.com |
Monday 21st December 2026 | All stand plans and RAMS must be uploaded to the FFair Portal. Contractor Contact Details, Detailed Stand plans, including all measurements/dimensions, Risk Assessment, Method Statement , Type of Flooring you will be using , Electrical Plans, Rigging Plans, if applicable |
Wednesday 27th January 2027 | Last chance to order graphics for your stand via the web-shop |
Wednesday 3rd February 2027 | Last chance to send artwork files to be printed for your stand |
Wednesday 10th February 2027 | MyEasyfairs online shop will close. Last chance to order! |