Fresh on the heels of a PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, announces that registration is now open for PACK EXPO East 2026 (Feb. 17–19, 2026; Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia). Marking its 10th year, the event returns with new features, expanded opportunities, and the same mission that has defined PACK EXPO shows for decades: advancing innovation and connection across the packaging and processing supply chain.

PACK EXPO East has become the East Coast’s go-to event for packaging and processing professionals, offering a high-value, easy to access experience. The 2026 show will bring together thousands of attendees, 500 exhibitors, and solutions for 40+ vertical markets across 125,000 net square feet, encompassing a range of industries, including food and beverage, life sciences, personal care, industrial, and household products. In a region with an immense manufacturing footprint, brands will find the location convenient and advantageous for teams to attend.

“PACK EXPO East 2026 is where innovation meets accessibility,” says Laura Thompson, vice president, trade shows, PMMI. “This show delivers a unique opportunity for professionals to see breakthrough technologies up close, build powerful partnerships, and get a jump on the year’s biggest projects — all without leaving the East Coast.”

New show features for 2026 include:

• Containers and Materials Pavilion – This new pavilion came about due to demand. Sixty-five percent of CPG attendees at the last PACK EXPO East came looking for packaging materials. This pavilion brings together the latest advancements in paperboard, glass, metal, flexible, and resealable materials. Attendees can explore packaging innovations that enhance functionality, boost sustainability, and create stronger shelf appeal.
  
• Incubator Hub – Developed in partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners, this new feature showcases Pennsylvania-based startups and emerging technologies driving entrepreneurship and manufacturing growth.
  
• Returning favorites include the Reusable Packaging Pavilion, Association Partner Pavilion, and Workforce Development Pavilion, offering a 360-degree look at the technologies, resources, and talent defining the future of packaging and processing.
  
  
  For more information or to register, visit www.packexpoeast.com.