With preparations well underway, interpack 2026 is set to return at full capacity, highlighting the industry’s most pressing challenges and innovations. The global processing and packaging trade fair will take place in Düsseldorf from May 7 to 13, 2026, with around 2,800 exhibitors and thousands of visitors expected.
A Platform for Innovation and Industry Dialogue
The event will focus on three key themes: Smart Manufacturing, Innovative Materials, and Future Skills. These topics address crucial industry shifts, including automation, sustainable packaging solutions, and workforce development. Smart Manufacturing will showcase AI-powered systems, robotics, and data-driven production efficiency. Innovative Materials will highlight advancements in monomaterials, fiber-based alternatives, and bio-based packaging. Future Skills will explore talent development, digital expertise, and workforce transformation in the industry.
“The sector is shaped by two major trends—sustainable packaging solutions and increasing automation,” says Markus Rustler, President & CEO at Theegarten-Pactec and President of interpack 2026. “At the same time, skilled employees remain essential to driving innovation.”
Special Features and Industry Engagement
interpack 2026 will also feature the Spotlight Forum for expert discussions, a Start-Up Zone for emerging innovations, and the Women in Packaging initiative, focusing on female professionals in the industry. Additionally, interpack TV will provide live coverage, bringing key insights directly from the trade fair floor.
With global supply chains evolving and sustainability becoming a business imperative, interpack 2026 aims to offer solutions that drive efficiency, reduce resource consumption, and support the transition to a circular economy. More details on the event’s program and exhibitor list are available at www.interpack.de.
