At interpack 2026 in May, visitors will gain insights into all of today’s trending topics, from Artificial intelligence and innovative materials to new functionalities and future skills. interpack’s 2026 edition will take place from May 7 to 13. Around 2,800 exhibitors from over 60 countries are preparing to showcase their latest innovations in Düsseldorf.
The industry outlook is positive, the show’s organizer observes, particularly in the core markets, including food: in 2024, global sales of packaged food reached 872 million tonnes, and this figure is expected to rise by 11.1 % to 968 million tonnes by 2029. In the confectionery and bakery sector, for example, exhibitors will include Aasted, Sollich, Theegarten-Pactec and SACMI Packaging & Chocolate. This sector will span Halls 1, 3 and 4.
Across six halls (5, 6, and 11–14), the extensive exhibition area for food, beverages, consumer goods and industrial products will see companies including the Gerhard Schubert, Ishida, MULTIVAC, Syntegon Technology and ULMA Packaging showcase their latest in automation, efficiency and sustainability.
In halls 7, 7a, 8a, 9 and 10, around 1,000 exhibitors will present materials and finished packaging products there. With its cross-industry offering of packaging materials, packaging means and packaging auxiliaries, this segment is the world’s largest trade fair for packaging materials.
Preparations in full swing
The interpack exhibitor and product database is now live. All main exhibitors are already listed, with co-exhibitors currently being added.
The visitor ticket shop opened on October 1. During the trade fair, MyOrganizer and the interpack app support planning the show visits and navigating on-site.
“In such a dynamic market situation, a global summit like interpack is a central source of impetus and therefore of particular value,” says Richard Clemens, Managing Director of the Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association within the VDMA.
interpack director Thomas Dohse comments on the show preparations: “interpack 2026 is more important than ever. Against the backdrop of profound transformation across many sectors, a wide range of topics are on the agenda, including AI, automation, new regulations, the need for future skills, and innovative materials. Now is the time to take action together.”
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