PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 is gearing up to be the largest and most comprehensive event in the show’s three-decade history, with more than 2,300 exhibitors and 1 million square feet of exhibition space. The event, produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will take place from 29 September to 1 October at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Organisers say the scale of this year’s show makes it the top destination for packaging and processing professionals across more than 40 vertical markets. Alongside the exhibition, attendees will have access to over 100 free educational sessions and a wide range of networking opportunities.
“PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 represents more than just the largest show floor in the event’s history—it’s a milestone for the entire packaging and processing industry,” said Jim Pittas, president and CEO of PMMI. “In one place, over three days, attendees will experience the full scope of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving that will shape our industry for the next decade.”
Tools and Digital Resources
To help visitors navigate the show, PMMI is offering a suite of planning tools. My Show Planner enables attendees to create personalised itineraries, while the official PACK EXPO Las Vegas Mobile App—sponsored by ProMach—offers scheduling tools, demo notifications, exhibitor news, and turn-by-turn navigation of the show floor.
Artificial intelligence is also being introduced as a resource for attendees. On-site beta testing will be available at the PMMI booth for the new AI Category Search and I Search Pilot tools. The Attendee Solutions Center will provide kiosks and one-to-one guidance to help visitors build tailored agendas.
Returning Features and Pavilions
Key dedicated zones return for 2025, including:
- Processing Zone – focused on front-end solutions such as homogenising, heat treating, forming, sizing, and coating.
- Logistics Pavilion – spotlighting warehousing, fulfilment, distribution, and transport providers for a rapidly evolving e-commerce sector.
- Healthcare Packaging Pavilion – innovations in pharmaceuticals, biologics, nutraceuticals, and medical devices.
- Containers and Materials Pavilion – highlighting the latest in glass, metal, paperboard, flexible, resealable and plastic formats.
- Reusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association, showcasing sustainable options to cut costs and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Confectionery Pavilion, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, featuring new candy-making technologies and a networking space at the Candy Bar Lounge, supported by Syntegon.
- Association Partner Pavilion – connecting attendees with sector trade associations.
- Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by Smurfit WestRock, which presents award-nominated designs.
Education and Knowledge Exchange
PACK EXPO Las Vegas will run more than 100 free educational sessions across several platforms:
- Sustainability Central (sponsored by Dow, presented by Packaging World) with expert-led sessions on navigating sustainability.
- Innovation Stage – daily 30-minute supplier-led seminars on breakthrough technologies.
- Processing Innovation Stage – highlighting advances in processing for improved efficiency and product quality.
- Industry Speaks – sessions by association partners on sustainability, supply chain, augmented reality, and operational efficiency.
- Reusable Packaging Learning Center – case studies on reuse strategies.
Networking and Industry Forums
Networking opportunities remain a central feature. Highlights include:
- PACK gives BACK™, sponsored by Rockwell Automation, with proceeds supporting the PMMI Foundation through a special performance of Mystère by Cirque du Soleil on 28 September.
- Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast on 30 September, where organisational psychologist Alison Fragale will share strategies on power, influence, and career growth.
- Young Professionals Networking Reception on 29 September at Treasure Island’s Cove Bar & Arcade, sponsored by Beckhoff Automation.
- Vision 2030 – exclusive forums for CPG firms and PMMI members to address long-term strategic challenges.
Student Engagement
Events for students include the Future Innovators Robotics Showcase for high-school teams and the Amazing Packaging Race, sponsored by Emerson, where university teams solve real-world tasks on the show floor.
Awards and Recognition
The 2025 Technology Excellence Awards will recognise solutions debuting at PACK EXPO. Categories include Food/Beverage, General Packaging & Processing, Personal Care/Pharma, and Sustainability. Attendees can vote via the app, online, or on-site.
Registration
Billed as the premier packaging and processing event of the year, PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 offers a platform for innovation, education, and professional growth. Registration details are available at packexpolasvegas.com.
