This time, what happens in Vegas is not going to stay in Vegas. That’s because today, this year’s largest and most anticipated packaging and processing event in the world — PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 — opens its doors at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show’s vast number of solutions allows attendees from around the globe to discover the latest technologies and implement them when they return to their manufacturing operations.
Taking place Sept. 29–Oct. 1, this world-class event covers an impressive 1 million square feet of floor space and brings together 2,300 exhibitors, providing solutions for attendees from more than 40 vertical markets. As the largest PACK EXPO Las Vegas exhibit floor on record, the show offers an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to experience the latest innovations in packaging, processing, automation, and emerging technologies. The show is also celebrating 30 years of bringing groundbreaking technology to Las Vegas by recognizing Member Legacy Exhibitors that have been with the show since its inception with a special logo marking the occasion.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas — More Relevant Than Ever
Economic uncertainty persists in today’s business world. Major capital expenditures have declined somewhat across various sectors, according to the State of the Industry Report 2025 from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Looking to the end of the year, uncertainty is expected to linger, contributing to equipment orders remaining delayed or on hold as companies reassess their plans in this economic environment. While a market contraction is not expected, 2025 is projected to be a low-growth year, with a modest 2.2% increase over 2024.
According to PMMI’s latest research, the U.S. packaging machinery market will reach $11.2 billion this year. Industry growth is expected to peak in 2027, with a continued focus on innovative solutions to meet evolving consumer and regulatory demands.
“Despite current economic uncertainty, the industry’s commitment to automation, sustainability, and operational excellence remains powerful,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. “PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 is more relevant than ever and offers attendees unique opportunities to prepare for projected industry growth and make connections that drive business forward through the depth and breadth of solutions the show offers.”
Don’t-Miss Exclusive Features Abound
Attendees will find PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 brimming with features designed to amaze, inform, and connect industry professionals. With so many innovations and opportunities, here’s why no industry professional should miss this year’s event:
Sustainability Central: This is the first stop for staying on top of the most multifaceted challenge the packaging industry currently faces. Expert-led sessions will help attendees navigate the complexities of sustainability and what it means for their brands.
Technology Excellence Awards: Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the most innovative technologies — never seen at a previous PACK EXPO show. Finalists from four key categories — Food/Beverage, General Packaging, Personal Care/Pharma, and Sustainability — will be displayed throughout the show. Winners will be announced on Sept. 30.
Industry-Specific Pavilions: Six locations — including the Logistics Pavilion, the Healthcare Packaging Pavilion, the Processing Zone, the Containers and Materials Pavilion, the Confectionery Pavilion, and the Reusable Packaging Pavilion — provide custom solutions for each industry segment.
More than 100 educational sessions will deliver cutting-edge insights into the most critical industry challenges. From Sustainability Central to the Processing Innovation Stage, attendees can dive into breakthrough technologies, best practices, and trends shaping the future of packaging and processing technologies.
Unsurpassed Opportunities for Networking
Networking is a great way to make the most of a PACK EXPO Las Vegas experience. Attendees can take advantage of exclusive networking events like the Young Professionals Networking Reception (sponsored by Beckhoff Automation) and the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast (presented by gold sponsors Morrison Container Handling Solutions and ProMach, Inc.; along with silver sponsors BW Packaging, Emerson Discrete Automation Group, PlexPack Corp., Septimatech Group Inc., SMC Corporation of America, Smurfit Westrock; and benefactor sponsor Schneider Electric), featuring keynote speaker Alison Fragale, a nationally recognized expert in negotiation, communication, and workplace dynamics, and the First-Time Attendee Breakfast (sponsored by ProMach). These events provide attendees invaluable opportunities to meet industry leaders, build connections, and share insights.
Maximizing the PACK EXPO Experience
Navigate the show with ease using the PACK EXPO Las Vegas Mobile App, sponsored by ProMach. Offering an interactive map, exhibitor search, and personalized agendas, the app has turn-by-turn GPS-style navigation that will help you efficiently make your way around the show. Sync the app with your My Show Planner to keep track of must-see booths, educational sessions, and networking events.
“PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 is a trusted meeting place where the industry can go to uncover solutions beyond the ordinary,” Pittas says. “The show unites the entire spectrum of the packaging and processing community, from innovative startups and scaling companies to multibillion-dollar household brands.”
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this year’s largest packaging and processing event. Now 30 years since its debut, the immense show continues to grow year after year. PACK EXPO Las Vegas is open now through Wednesday, Oct. 1. Registration is $130 and available both on-site and online at packexpolasvegas.com