As the packaging industry evolves, 2026 promises exciting opportunities for professionals to explore innovations in sustainability, automation, materials, and design. Whether you’re looking to connect with industry leaders, discover new technologies, or gain insights into emerging trends, attending the right trade shows can give your business a competitive edge.
Here’s a roundup of the top packaging events happening across the U.S. in 2026:
MD&M West – Anaheim, CA | Feb. 3-5
This West Coast show combines packaging, plastics, automation, medtech, and design sectors. Attendees can explore automation, materials, and labeling technologies while networking with executives, engineers, and procurement professionals.
The Packaging Conference – Austin, TX | Feb. 9-11
Focused on technology, design, and sustainability, this conference will address economic shifts, trade challenges, consumer trends, and industry restructuring to help businesses navigate the year ahead.
Pack Expo East – Philadelphia, PA | Feb. 17-19
The East Coast edition offers a platform to evaluate emerging technologies and new equipment. New in 2026 is a pavilion highlighting sustainable materials and e-commerce solutions.
Plastics Recycling Conference – San Diego, CA | Feb. 23-25
This event merges with the Resource Recycling Conference and the Textiles Recovery Summit, exploring recycled content markets, compliance, and chemical recycling advancements.
Luxe Pack LA – Los Angeles, CA | March 4-5
Aimed at creative, indie, and legacy brands, Luxe Pack LA showcases sustainable primary and secondary packaging solutions and co-locates with the beauty show MakeUP in Los Angeles.
Sustainability in Packaging US – Chicago, IL | March 10-12
This event gathers packaging professionals across the value chain to tackle circular economy challenges and discuss solutions for sustainable practices.
SPC Impact – Nashville, TN | April 21-23
The Sustainable Packaging Coalition hosts this spring event for networking, partnerships, and initiatives to advance sustainability in packaging.
Luxe Pack New York – New York, NY | May 6-7
Celebrating its 24th East Coast edition, this event empowers brands in beauty, fragrance, wellness, spirits, fashion, and food to discover packaging that drives conversions and sustainability ROI.
the[PACK]out – Oxon Hill, MD | May 12-14
Focused on healthcare packaging, this technical conference offers actionable insights on regulation, design, and testing.
American Packaging Summit – Lombard, IL | May 14-15
This summit emphasizes networking and knowledge sharing, covering smart packaging, digital printing, e-commerce, and waste management.
Packaging Recycling Summit – Rosemont, IL | June 15-17
Hosted by Packaging World, this event focuses on designing recyclable packaging, EPR laws, and consumer-driven recycling initiatives.
Flexible Packaging Innovation and Recycling – Milwaukee, WI | June 24-25
The 15th annual conference explores next-generation materials, processing technology, and end-of-life strategies for flexible packaging markets.
SPC Advance – San Diego, CA | Sept. 28-29
The fall season members-focused event from the Sustainable Packaging Coalition returns to the West Coast for deeper industry collaboration.
Pack Expo International – Chicago, IL | Oct. 18-21
The international edition will feature more than 2,600 exhibitors across 40 industries, making it one of the largest gatherings of packaging professionals.
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