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Record-Breaking PACK EXPO 2024 Opens, Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability

PACK EXPO International 2024, hailed as the largest packaging and processing event worldwide this year, has officially opened at Chicago’s McCormick Place, showcasing groundbreaking developments across 1.3 million square feet of exhibition space. Running from November 3-6, this event features 2,700 exhibitors and draws attendees from over 40 industries, emphasizing the rising demand for sustainable and automated packaging solutions amid ongoing economic and environmental pressures.

With the U.S. packaging machinery market expected to reach $11.1 billion in 2024, largely driven by advances in automation and sustainability, the event underscores the industry’s commitment to addressing evolving consumer and regulatory demands. Highlighting this momentum, the show includes key areas of focus like Sustainability Central, where visitors can explore sustainable packaging solutions and interact with experts on adapting to eco-friendly practices across the supply chain​.

Attendees also have access to over 150 educational sessions and multiple interactive features. Among these, the Technology Excellence Awards invite visitors to vote on innovations from categories including Food & Beverage, General Packaging, Personal Care/Pharma, and Sustainability. Meanwhile, initiatives like the PACK Challenge and Future Innovators Robotics Showcase spotlight emerging talent and fresh ideas from student participants, reinforcing the event’s role in addressing the skills gap and fostering a future-ready workforce​.

Expanding its impact, PACK EXPO’s extensive pavilions include the Logistics Pavilion, quadruple its 2022 size, the Healthcare Packaging Pavilion, and the Reusable Packaging Pavilion, each providing specialized insights for different market segments. With its massive footprint and diverse programming, PACK EXPO International 2024 is setting a new standard in industry gatherings, uniting professionals to explore next-gen technologies, build connections, and gain practical insights for the future.