Registration open for inaugural PACK EXPO Southeast
Registration is now open for the inaugural edition of PACK EXPO Southeast, to be held March 10-12 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the event is the latest addition to the PACK EXPO show lineup.
Around 7,000 attendees are expected from consumer packaged goods and life sciences companies based in the Southeast. The show will showcase industry innovation, with 400 exhibitors displaying technology and trends over 100,000 net square feet of exhibit space, as well as provide networking opportunities.
According to the newly released State of the Industry: US Packaging Machinery report, produced by PMMI, the U.S. packaging machinery market is projected to reach $11.1 billion in 2024, driven by automation and sustainability. Industry growth is expected to peak in 2027, with a continued focus on innovative solutions to meet evolving consumer and regulatory demands.
“The industry’s growth shows how important it is for manufacturers to find innovative, tailored solutions,” Jim Pittas, PMMI president and CEO, said in a news release. “Whether it’s pushing for sustainability, embracing automation, or integrating AI, businesses are looking for a place to discover new ideas, keep up with the latest trends, and make meaningful connections.”
Registration is available online at packexposoutheast.com.
“PACK EXPO Southeast is the only show in the region offering attendees access to crossover innovations from other industries to address key packaging and processing challenges,” Laura Thompson, PMMI vice president, trade shows, said.
“The show’s Atlanta location is a regional hotspot for manufacturing that is easy to access and convenient to much of the southeastern United States. Teams can attend together to spark discussion, collaboration, and problem-solving around current projects and set future goals.”
The event will feature the Reusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association. The pavilion will present sustainable packaging solutions to help reduce waste, cut costs and increase supply chain efficiency.
Educational focus
Dozens of educational sessions covering topics including sustainability, workforce development, life sciences operations, cold chain packaging, food safety, robotics, and preventative maintenance will be offered.
On the Innovation Stage, exhibitors will present free, 30-minute seminars with information on new technologies and applications, while Industry Speaks will feature experts from the PACK EXPO Partner Program addressing industry topics trends.
PACK EXPO will also include networking events including the opening reception, the Young Professionals Networking Reception and the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network Reception.
