The PACK EXPO International 2026 show in Chicago, Illinois, is North America’s largest and most comprehensive packaging and processing trade show. Produced by PMMI (The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies), this biennial global expo brings together over 45,000 industry professionals from more than 40 vertical markets—including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices, and consumer packaged goods (CPG). Attendees explore the latest advancements in packaging machinery, robotics and automation, sustainable materials, and supply chain logistics, making it an essential hub for cross-sector manufacturing solutions.
PACK EXPO International Logistics (2026)
| Metric | Detail |
| Official Show Name | PACK EXPO International 2026 |
| Organizer | PMMI (The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies) |
| Location | McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL (South, North, West, and Lakeside Buildings) |
| Official Show Dates | Sunday, October 18 – Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
| Exhibit Show Hours |
• Sunday – Tuesday (Oct 18–20): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday (Oct 21): 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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| Total Exhibitors | 2,600+ exhibiting companies |
| Exhibit Footprint | Approximately 1.3 million net square feet of exhibit space |
| General Service Contractor (GSC) | PACK EXPO Services (PES) / The Expo Group (Primary official contractor for booth services, material handling, and freight) |
🗓️ Key Setup and Dismantling Dates
Because PACK EXPO involves moving hundreds of thousands of pounds of industrial machinery and complex line automation, move-in spans multiple target windows.
| Phase | Dates | Target Hours / Notes |
| Exhibitor Move-In / Setup | Monday, October 12 – Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
• General hall access runs 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily
• Staged targets: Heavy processing and packaging machinery arrives first (Oct 12–14), followed by standard display freight and modular booths.
• Final Booth Completion: Saturday, October 17 by 6:00 PM for aisle carpet installation.
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| Exhibitor Dismantling / Move-Out | Wednesday, October 21 – Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
• Starts Wednesday, Oct 21 at 3:00 PM (crates returned; hall open until 10:00 PM)
• Thursday, Oct 22 – Friday, Oct 23: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday, Oct 24: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (final freight clearance deadline).
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