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Three shows. One destination.
A world of possibilities.

Packaging Innovations & Empack is the UK’s largest packaging and processing show bringing together 8,000+ visitors, 500+ exhibitors and over 3,000 brands. 

Join us to discover new materials, explore the latest machinery and technologies, meet new suppliers and find solutions to your business challenges. Share ideas, build connections and explore new opportunities.

 

24–25 February 2027 | NEC Birmingham

WHY YOU NEED TO BE AT PACKAGING INNOVATIONS & EMPACK

SOURCE FROM 500+ SUPPLIERS

Meet leading packaging suppliers at Packaging Innovations & Empack and discover innovative materials, products and solutions to support your packaging needs. Connect with industry experts, explore new possibilities and find the right partners to bring your next packaging project to life.
DISCOVER THE SUPPLIERS

CELEBRATE THE FUTURE TRAILBLAZERS

Celebrate the Future Trailblazer Awards - honouring bold ideas and rising leaders shaping smart, sustainable packaging and setting tomorrow’s industry standards.
COULD YOU BE THE NEXT TRAILBLAZER?

NETWORK WITH INNOVATORS LIKE YOU

Discover what's on at Packaging Innovations & Empack, from inspiring talks and expert-led sessions to live demonstrations and the latest packaging innovations. Explore exciting features, gain practical insights and connect with the people and ideas shaping the future of packaging.
DISCOVER WHAT'S ON

WATCH PITCH TO THE CO-PACKERS LIVE

Visit the Contract Pack & Fulfilment Zone to meet trusted experts offering advice and scalable solutions in packing, fulfilment, warehousing, and outsourced supply chain support.
DISCOVER CONTRACT PACK & FULFIMENT

LEARN FROM EXPERTS ON POLICY, DESIGN, AND MANUFACTURING

Explore the speaker line-up and agenda at Packaging Innovations & Empack. Hear from industry leaders and packaging experts as they share insights, practical solutions and fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.
SEE THE 2026 AGENDA

SEE LIVE TECH & MACHINERY DEMOS

Join the Empack Tour to make the most of your visit. See live machinery in action, discover practical innovations, and leave with ideas to improve your packaging processes immediately.
DISCOVER EMPACK

WHAT PACKAGING PROFESSIONALS SAY ABOUT US

There is a huge variety of suppliers here. It’s really great to see some of the latest innovations on the market when it comes to packaging as well as the talks about policy.
Joanna Dias
Sustainability Lead
We had a wide range of people here from our team. Really good variety exhibitor wise, our team got to speak to current and potential suppliers. It was a very well put together and very well run show.
David Markie
Procurement Manager
It’s great to meet smaller start-ups with innovations we haven’t seen before. It’s also good to see what other brands are doing and where legislation is heading to ensure we stay aligned as a major packaging supplier.
Michael Carroll
Packaging Business Partner

The experts leading the conversation

Vinicius Sales, Pepsico

VINICIUS SALES

GLOBAL DESIGN LEADER

PEPSICO

Jade Hoai, Whole Foods

JADE HOAI

EXECUTIVE LEADER OF PURCHASING

WHOLE FOODS

Jane Skelton, Nichol's

JANE SKELTON

HEAD OF PACKAGING INNOVATION & CREATIVE

NICHOL'S

Fiona Dobson, ASDA

FIONA DOBSON

SENIOR MANAGER PACKAGING, PRINT AND PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY

ASDA

Toby Horne, Siemens

TOBY HORNE

VICE PRESIDENT

SIEMENS

Raj Kumar, HelloFresh

RAJ KUMAR

LEAD, GLOBAL PACKAGING

HELLOFRESH

Youssef riad, mars

YOUSSEF RIAD

SENIOR ENGINEERING PRODUCT MANAGER

MARS

SEE THE FULL SPEAKER LIST

Exhibiting companies

Leading names across the industry

Join leading suppliers, start-ups, and solution-providers from the whole supply chain.

Are you ready to join your peers?

next big packaging idea

  • Cost to attend: £0 – registration is free
  • Who it is for: Brand owners, packaging, marketing and sustainability professionals across beauty, drinks, luxury, food and FMCG
  • Outcome: You leave with concrete ideas, supplier contacts and solutions you can use in your next brief

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