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PACKAGING INNOVATIONS & EMPACK
ADVICE CLINIC
NEW
Get practical, one-to-one advice from industry experts, all brought together in one dedicated clinic-style hub. Participating exhibitors: Smithers, MPMA, RECOUP, Midlands Packaging Society, and BPIF, BPF
EXHIBITOR INNOVATION GALLERY
NEW
Discover standout packaging innovations, join twice-daily guided tours, and see the very best recognised at the awards ceremony.
DISCOVERY TOURS
NEW
Led by industry experts, these guided tours help first-time visitors and SMEs discover key innovations, must-see exhibitors and ones to watch across the show floor.
REGULATION IN PRACTICE
NEW
Hear from DEFRA, PackUK and industry experts on turning policy and compliance requirements into practical design, sourcing and production decisions.
THE PRODUCTION LINE STAGE
NEW
Formerly the Supply Chain Stage, this refreshed content hub explores smarter manufacturing, automation, and real-world production challenges.
FUTURE TRAILBLAZER AWARDS CEREMONY
Celebrating the people shaping packaging’s future, with a new Mentor of the Year category joining the programme.
SMART PACKAGING ZONE
Explore how connected packaging is turning packs into interactive, data-led brand experiences.
EMPACK TOUR 2.0
A refreshed guided tour showcasing machinery, automation and production innovations from across the show floor.
120+ SPEAKERS
Hear from 120+ industry experts across four stages, sharing fresh ideas, practical insights and the latest thinking shaping packaging and production.
BEER & COCKTAIL BARS
Meet, connect, and unwind with the industry at the Princess of Packaging Pub and the PackHouse Bar – relaxed spaces for networking throughout the show.
CPD ACCREDITED SESSIONS
Build your knowledge on the Production Line Stage with CPD-accredited sessions covering practical challenges, emerging technologies and smarter production.
PITCH THE CO-PACKERS
Watch start-ups and emerging brands pitch their products, packaging challenges and growth ambitions live to leading co-packing and manufacturing experts.
MOBILE INNOVATION SHOWCASE
Innovation is on the move – and heading to Packaging Innovations & Empack! Sheard Packaging, the UK’s largest independent corrugated packaging supplier is bringing our fully equipped Mobile Innovation Centre (MiC) straight to the show floor.
MUSEUM OF FAILURE
Museum of Failure is a collection of failed products and services from around the world. Innovation needs failure. All progress is built on learning from past failures and mistakes. The museum provides unique insight into the tricky business of innovation.
THE PACKAGING STARTUP AWARDS
The Packaging Startup Awards brought to you by ThePackHub in partnership with event hosts Packaging Innovations & Empack, is an initiative designed to recognise and celebrate the most innovative solutions created by packaging startups from around the globe.
WOMEN IN PACKAGING: CONNECT & INSPIRE
EXCLUSIVE SMITHERS REPORT ON SUSTAINABILITY IN SECONDARY AND PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
Gain exclusive insights into the key sustainability trends shaping the secondary and protective packaging market from our official research partner Smithers.
ADVICE CLINIC
- NEW
Get practical, one-to-one advice from industry experts, all brought together in one dedicated clinic-style hub. Participating exhibitors: Smithers, MPMA, RECOUP, Midlands Packaging Society, and BPIF, BPF
EXHIBITOR INNOVATION GALLERY
- NEW
Discover standout packaging innovations, join twice-daily guided tours, and see the very best recognised at the awards ceremony.
REGULATION IN PRACTICE
- NEW
Hear from DEFRA, PackUK and industry experts on turning policy and compliance requirements into practical design, sourcing and production decisions.
THE PRODUCTION LINE STAGE
- NEW
Formerly the Supply Chain Stage, this refreshed content hub explores smarter manufacturing, automation, and real-world production challenges.
FUTURE TRAILBLAZER AWARDS CEREMONY
- DAY 1
Celebrating the people shaping packaging’s future, with a new Mentor of the Year category joining the programme.
DISCOVERY TOURS
- NEW
Led by industry experts, these guided tours help first-time visitors and SMEs discover key innovations, must-see exhibitors and ones to watch across the show floor.
