The global packaging industry is heading to Düsseldorf! Exactly twelve months before the show opens, it’s already clear: interpack 2026 will be a heavyweight event for the international packaging and processing sector. The exhibition grounds are fully booked, with around 2,800 exhibitors from across the globe securing their spots.
interpack Düsseldorf – A Stage for Solutions, a Platform for Exchange
interpack serves eight key industries – from food and pharmaceuticals to cosmetics and industrial goods – delivering tailored solutions and concentrated innovation. Packaging materials and supplies, as well as machinery for labeling, marking, package production, and integrated packaging printing, will each be showcased in dedicated halls. The accompanying supplier trade fair, “components,” will also expand in 2026, occupying two halls for the first time.
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Hot Topics for an Evolving Industry
interpack 2026 will focus on three core future themes more relevant than ever:
Smart Manufacturing: Resource-efficient, data-driven production powered by AI, robotics, automation, and intelligent control systems is making machinery smarter and processes more efficient.
Innovative Materials: Over 1,000 exhibitors will present cutting-edge packaging materials – from fiber-based alternatives and monomaterials to functional coatings – all aimed at sustainability, circularity, and reduced resource use.
Future Skills: No transformation without talent. The industry is investing in people – through digital skills, youth development, and purpose-driven work.
From the Spotlight Forum and Start-up Zone to Women in Packaging and interpack TV, the 2026 trade fair experience will once again be enriched by dynamic formats that spotlight trends, spark discussions, and inspire fresh perspectives.
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