Packaging and the printed information or designs on them have a key role in today’s modern world. “Packaging is a critical enabler for the everyday lives of most consumers,” states a McKinsey report which forecasts that up to 2030, the global packaging industry will be impacted by trends including the persistence of e-commerce, social media-influenced consumer preferences, a push toward sustainable packaging, and digitization. Among these, sustainability and e-commerce will be the main or “megatrends” that will create uncertainty and challenges on one hand, but also opportunities.
Allied Market Research forecasts a 4.3 percent CAGR for the global packaging and protective packaging market so it will reach $1.3 trillion in 2031. Paper and paperboard packaging, which accounted for a third of the market share, is expected to maintain its lead throughout the forecast period.
The printing for the packaging sector, meanwhile, is projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.7 percent to be worth $441.1 billion by 2030. Increasing demand for attractive packaging, particularly for food and beverage, health care, and personal care products, is driving growth. If you are a packaging and printing professional who is raring to learn more about the latest industry trends as well as gain new business ideas to maximize your company’s growth potential, one of the best practices is to participate in printing and packaging trade shows.
There are several international printing and packaging and trade fairs throughout the year that industry professionals must consider attending. Find out more about these reputable printing and packaging trade shows below to catch the latest updates of these trade fairs with
products and new business ideas from industry practitioners and thought leaders.
8 Highly Recommended Printing & Packaging Shows in 2024
1. Global Sources Printing & Packaging Online Show
Products: Printing & Packaging Supplies (for Food & Beverage, Gifts & Retail, and Cosmetics), Printing & Packaging Supplies
Date: April 16 – May 20, 2024
About the show:
This printing and packaging online show is the first of its kind by Global Sources, an international B2B trade platform with more than 50 years of experience serving the international sourcing industry.
This trade fair is unique because it is a mega-virtual fair that gathers several hundred verified suppliers and over 100,000 packaging and printing products from the high-quality Global Sources database. This online show provides packaging and printing industry professionals with a convenient way to find out the latest products and services on offer from suppliers and negotiate the best wholesale deals without the need for booking flights or hotel rooms.
This online packaging and printing trade show highlights the latest trends in packaging and printing machines as well as supplies for the food and beverage packaging, gifts and retail packaging, and cosmetics packaging sectors. The show preview began on April 16, 2024, to enable professional buyers to start their sourcing activities early.
2. Print-Tech Expo
Products: Printing machines, 3D printing equipment and software, printing materials, and components
Date: September 3–5, 2024
About the show:
Warsaw Print-Tech Expo is a industry event that aims to bring together leading companies, technical experts and practitioners from Poland and the entire Central and Eastern European region. The fair offers an excellent opportunity to establish business relationships, showcase innovative technologies and exchange knowledge and experience. Warsaw Print-Tech Expo is a place where innovation meets practical demand, and the potential of the industry is exploited to the maximum.
3. PACK EXPO East 2024
Products: Packaging and processing solutions
Date: March 18–20, 2024
About the show:
If you’re on the East Coast, PACK EXPO East is one of the most convenient opportunities to explore the latest advances in packaging and processing and connect with suppliers you don’t normally get a chance to see. Held in Philadelphia, PA, it covers:
- Machinery in action
- Processing equipment
- Materials and containers
- Digital printing and labeling
- Automation and robotics
4. PACK EXPO International 2024
Products: Packaging and processing solutions
Date: November 3–6, 2024
About the show:
Bringing together 45,000 attendees and 2,500 exhibiting companies with packaging and processing solutions for 40+ vertical markets, PACK EXPO International is held at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.
5. 3D Print Fiesta
Products: Machines, equipment, tools, accessories and technologies for 3D printing and additive manufacturing
Date: June 19–21, 2024
About the show:
To be held at the Binh Duong Convention & Exhibition Center in Vietnam, this 3D printing trade show is in its ninth year. Some 200 companies are expected to display their latest products and services in an exhibition area covering 10,000sqm. Exhibitors are companies supplying 3D printers and scanners, laser machines for model and tool making, machines for rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing, 3D measuring devices, graphics and modeling software, CAD/CAM systems, and more.
6. PRINTING United Expo
Products: Printing technologies and applications
Date: September 10–12, 2024
About the show:
Held annually, this printing trade fair bills itself as "the most dynamic and comprehensive printing event in the world." Bringing together the entire printing industry in one place to experience over a million square feet of equipment, solutions, and the latest trends, participating companies are grouped into exhibit themes including Commercial Printing, Labels & Packaging, Graphics/Wide-Format, Apparel Decoration, Functional/Industrial, In-Plant, Promotional, and Mailing & Fulfillment. This year the Expo is taking place in Las Vegas from 10 to 12 September.
7. Responsible Packaging Expo
Products: Sustainable packaging supplies and services
Date: October 15–16, 2024
About the show:
The Responsible Packaging Expo "provides a platform for the industry to act as a catalyst for conversations that will drive change and bring innovations, and solutions to enhance sustainable and responsible practices into your hospitality business." This sustainable packaging trade show will be held at ExCel, in the Royal Docks area of London.
8. Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair
Products: Printing & Packaging Supplies (for Food & Beverage, Gifts & Retail, and Cosmetics), Printing & Packaging Supplies (machines)
Date: April 27–30, 2024
About the show:
Co-organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited at the HKIECC. The fair covers a wide range of products and services within the printing and packaging industry. It typically includes segments such as innovative packaging solutions, printing services, packaging materials, printing and packaging equipment, digital printing, and green printing & packaging solutions.
Come and see the latest in Packaging & Printing now
If you’re a packaging and printing professional who doesn’t want travel time and other inconveniences to get in the way of your sourcing activities, then the best show for you is the one you can do from your desktop or armchair such as Global Sources Printing & Packaging Online Show. The show preview began on April 16, 2024. The show will last until May 20, 2024. Click here to visit the online show.
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