PACK EXPO International 2026 Stand in Chicago: Your Turnkey Booth Builder
Industrie
International
From filling lines to palletizing, PACK EXPO International covers all of packaging. The show runs from October 18 to 21, 2026, at McCormick Place, Chicago, and returns in 2028. Planning for a PACK EXPO International booth starts today.
PACK EXPO International, the American benchmark for packaging and processing
The exhibition covers the entire chain: filling machines, labeling, cartoning, palletizing, robotics, inspection, packaging materials, coding, and traceability. It is of interest to the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and logistics sectors. Visitors include plant managers, process engineers, packaging managers, and buyers.
More than 2,700 exhibitors and 48,000 visitors. Organized by PMMI, it takes place in even-numbered years. For a European equipment manufacturer, it offers direct access to US brands looking to automate and reduce their packaging waste.
McCormick Place: Chicago, logistics capital
Chicago is a major rail, road, and air hub, at the heart of a food-producing region. McCormick Place, on the shores of Lake Michigan, hosts fully operational production lines.
Presenting a machine in operation involves scheduled deliveries, pre-ordered electrical and pneumatic connections, and strict setup rules. The booth must integrate safety clearances and quiet areas for discussions.
Packaging and industrial processes: our expertise
We design booths that showcase the machine, clearly display benefits (throughput, flexibility, material savings), and create a discussion space to detail integration into the prospect's plant.
Visit our page industrial and construction booth and discover our custom-made booths. Our Montreal office oversees our North American projects.
They exhibited with Expace
Diehl Metering entrusted us with the Diehl Metering booth at Pollutec 2025, at the Pollutec exhibition: technical solutions presented to industrial operators, an audience close to PACK EXPO.
For Fundermax, we created the Fundermax booth at CIB 2026, showcasing materials and processes to professionals.
Tips for exhibiting at PACK EXPO International
Prepare for 2028 as early as the end of 2026: space is allocated early, and a machine requires planning far in advance.
Order utilities in advance: electricity, compressed air, and water must be booked within deadlines.
Target both audiences: food/beverage and pharmaceuticals do not have the same requirements.
Show your environmental commitments: material reduction, recyclability, and energy efficiency are expected.
Frequently Asked Questions about PACK EXPO International
When should I start designing a booth for PACK EXPO International?
Twelve to fifteen months before the opening, especially for a running production line.
Where and when does the show take place?
From October 18 to 21, 2026, at McCormick Place, Chicago. Every two years, in even-numbered years.
Can Expace design and build a booth in Chicago?
Yes. We design and manufacture in France, organize shipping, and supervise assembly with certified local teams.
Launch your booth project for PACK EXPO International. Discover also: EMO and all our international exhibitions.
category :
Packaging and process
Location:
McCormick Place
Date:
Oct 18–21, 2026
Frequency:
Biennial (even years)
Need help with your living room?
Exhibit at this trade show with Expace
Are you exhibiting at this trade show? We design, manufacture, and assemble your booth — custom-made, modular, or reusable from one edition to the next — in our 6,000 m² workshop in the Lyon region, with a Paris-area team for Parisian shows. You handle the messaging and the invitations; we take care of the technical specifications, logistics, assembly, and storage.
Have your booth designed for this trade show: let's talk about your project · custom-made, modular, and portable booth · exhibiting internationally
