interpack 2026: ready to go!

From 7 to 13 May 2026, the global processing and packaging industry will meet to discuss AI, automation, innovative materials and new skills.

Preparations for interpack 2026 are now in their final stages. Around 2,800 exhibitors from all over the world will be presenting their latest developments in Düsseldorf in May and providing impetus for the future of a globally networked industry. “interpack 2026 is more important than ever,” says interpack Director Thomas Dohse. “Especially in a challenging market environment, the industry needs a place for dialogue and orientation. Our task now is to view and compare concrete solutions and make well-founded investment decisions.”

Global dynamics, challenges and opportunities

A look at the big picture reveals that the framework conditions for the industry are complex. Population growth, urbanisation and changing consumer behaviour are increasing the demand for efficient processing and packaging solutions. At the same time, raw material shortages, regulation, supply chain risks and a shortfall of skilled labour are increasing the pressure on companies. Against this backdrop, interpack 2026 will focus on specific themes with its Hot Topics Smart Manufacturing, Innovative Materials and Future Skills. Smart Manufacturing is synonymous with data-based, resource-efficient production – from AI to robotics. Innovative Materials focuses on new packaging materials, functionalities and design-for-recycling concepts. Future Skills examines the changing world of work and the skills required for increasingly digitalised and automated production.

The exhibitors in attendance

Among the approximately 2,800 companies from 67 countries, many market leaders will be showing an impressive presence. Aasted, Sollich, Theegarten-Pactec and SACMI Packaging & Chocolate, for example, will be the representatives of the confectionery and bakery industry at interpack in Halls 1, 3 and 4. The pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries will also find important partners at interpack: in Halls 15 to 17, IMA Industria Macchine, the Marchesini Group and OPTIMA will be presenting their portfolios.

In the extensive exhibition area for food, beverages, consumer and industrial goods in six halls (11 to 14 as well as 5 and 6), companies such as the COESIA Group, Duravant, Gerhard Schubert, Ishida, KHS, Krones, MULTIVAC, Syntegon Technology and ULMA Packaging will be setting standards in automation, efficiency and sustainability. Halls 7 to 10 will also be playing a key role for the industry. Over 1,000 exhibitors will be presenting materials and end products for packaging: making interpack the world’s most important trade fair for packaging materials. Here you will find companies such as BERICAP, Jokey, Metsä, Sappi Europe and SCHÜTZ. Labelling and marking technology in Halls 8a and 8b will be represented by Bluhm Systeme, Domino Printing Sciences and Totani, for example.

Global presence and country pavilions

interpack also underscores its international significance with numerous national pavilions. Many exhibitors make a joint appearance under one national flag, pooling their expertise in clearly demarcated areas. Among others, joint stands from India, USA, China, Taiwan, Korea, Turkey, Malaysia and several European countries will be represented.

With the SAVE FOOD Expert Talks, the SAVE FOOD Highlight Route, the SAVE FOOD Awards and the SAVE FOOD Project Competition, the focus will also be on preventing food waste and losses. Women in Packaging on 11 May will focus on the role of women in the industry. And interpack TV will report live from the exhibition grounds on innovations, trends and voices from the international community.

Here you can discover some previews:

ACMA: click here

All4Labels: click here

Cama Group: click here

Citus Kalix: click here

Clevertech: click here

Coesia: click here

Goglio: click here

IMA Group: click here

Marchesini Group: click here

P.E. Labellers: click here

SACMI: click here

Schubert: click here

Tirelli: click here

Universal Pack: click here

Valmatic: click here

Volpak: click here

Enti e associazioni: MESSE DUESSELDORF

Evento: Interpack