PACK EXPO International 2026

PACK EXPO International 2026 will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, a major convention center on the city’s lakefront. Visitors can reach it by taxi, rideshare, CTA public transit, Metra Electric trains, or by driving via Lake Shore Drive and nearby expressways, with on‑site parking available.

Chicago regularly hosts major trade shows such as IMTS (manufacturing technology), ProMat (material handling and logistics, next scheduled in 2027), and various food, medical and industrial exhibitions at McCormick Place, offering additional opportunities for packaging and logistics professionals.

Exhibitors include manufacturers of primary and secondary packaging machinery, filling and sealing equipment, robotics and automation providers, labeling and coding systems, materials and containers suppliers, software for supply chain and warehouse management, and integrators offering end‑of‑line and logistics solutions for multiple industries.

Attendees typically register on the official PACK EXPO website by creating a profile, entering company information, selecting whether they are visitors or exhibitors, and paying the applicable registration fee or using promotional codes. Once registered, they receive confirmation and either an electronic badge or instructions to collect badges on‑site.

To plan travel, visitors should fly into Chicago O’Hare or Midway airports, then transfer by taxi, rideshare or train to downtown. Booking hotels near McCormick Place or along the CTA/Metra lines simplifies daily commutes. Many attendees extend their stay to visit suppliers at local facilities or attend ancillary meetings.

The 2026 edition is scheduled for October 18–21, 2026, spanning four days and occupying multiple halls of McCormick Place. Detailed show hours, conference sessions and special pavilions are typically announced on the official site in the months prior to the event.