Las Vegas was bustling with energy this week, not from the bright neon signs, casino floors, or thrilling show performances, but from the sights and sounds of the latest, ground-breaking packaging and processing technologies. New materials and machinery featuring robotics, AI, and automation technologies, to name a few, filled four halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center for PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the largest and most comprehensive packaging and processing show this year, showed no signs of slowing down bringing together over 30,000 attendees and 20,000 exhibitor personnel for a total of 50,000 packaging and processing professionals in attendance. With over 2,300 exhibitors displaying the latest innovations across a record-breaking 1,000,000 net square feet of space, it was the biggest show floor since its debut 30 years ago.
“The scale and energy of PACK EXPO Las Vegas this year reflect how fast our industry is advancing,” says Jim Pittas, president & CEO, PMMI. “From AI and robotics to next-generation sustainability, the technologies on display aren’t just meeting today’s needs, they’re driving the growth, efficiency, and innovation that will define packaging and processing for the next 30 years.”
Packaging and processing professionals from 40+ vertical markets came together to find solutions to the industry’s biggest challenges. The show appealed to both first-time attendees and seasoned veterans.
First-time attendee Randall Hopkins, a maintenance technician at East West Tea Co. LLC, was impressed. “At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, we are discovering solutions we didn't even know existed. The show provides so much inspiration that could improve our operations,” Hopkins says.
From sustainability breakthroughs to automation, attendees came ready with game plans.
“We're always seeking improvements, and value connecting with industry experts at PACK EXPO,” reports Tedd Guttmann, plant manager, Sargento Foods. “It's interesting to observe technologies in other sectors, like pharma, for
potential application in our own industry. Having attended for a long time, the show is a great way to gauge shifts in the industry.”
Carly Underhill, new product development coordinator at Quality Candy, came seeking new equipment and to stay current with the latest packaging solutions. She explains, “As candy producers, we have different clients with different needs and challenges, like wrapping, PET packaging, and twist wrappers. We're also exploring formats that are more environmentally friendly. The sustainability features at the show, along with the vast array of exhibitors all in one place, have been hugely beneficial. We’ve been here for just a few hours, but already see the value in the amount of industry experts present.”
Ali Slavens, senior packaging manager, Curology, also touted the show’s focus on sustainability: “At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, we’re exploring a mix of equipment and material solutions, along with scalable ideas to improve lab automation. Show features like Sustainability Central have been especially insightful. It’s been interesting to see how the industry's definition of sustainability has evolved and apply those learnings to our own thinking.”
Slavens also found the experience helpful, especially being able to interact directly with exhibitors: “Meeting people face-to-face at PACK EXPO helps gauge customer service in a way you just can’t get from emails or cold calls. That kind of interaction is invaluable and gives me confidence in choosing the right partners.”
Exhibitors shared enthusiasm and found the return on investment priceless.
“This is our first time exhibiting at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, and it's been a great show — based on the turnout, the energy, and the conversations,” says Lindsay Bosnjak, director of marketing, Nexeo Plastics. “We've gotten a lot more booth traffic than expected and a great lead list.”
“We've had a good experience at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. We've received a lot of leads and spoken to many customers over the past two days,” says Danilo Fantini, sales area manager, Zambelli Packaging. “This show along with PACK EXPO International is always on our calendar. They are the only shows we do in the U.S., which is our main market.”
"PACK EXPO is the industry-leading show in North America. It's where we meet our customers, see new faces, and spend time with our colleagues and friends,” says Jonathan Titterton, CEO, R.A. Jones and Coesia North America. We've not only made good connections with customers and seen some fresh
faces, but we're also in the middle of negotiating a sale at the show. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 is extra special to our team since we celebrated R.A Jones' 120-year anniversary with a customer event and received special recognition of this milestone from PMMI."
"We've been exhibiting at PACK EXPO Las Vegas all 30 years that the show has been around. The U.S. and Mexico PACK EXPO events are very important to seeing key customers and showcasing our new innovations. This year, we had an awesome first day [Monday] where we saw heavy booth traffic, but the big highlight was securing three orders!" - Alana Brown, events manager, Syntegon.
The 100+ free educational sessions were also a source of inspiration for attendees looking for the latest expert advice on hot industry topics such as tariffs, AI, automation, robotics, sustainability, and workforce.
“The power of PACK EXPO isn’t just on the show floor — it’s in the conversations and insights shared through our education and networking events,” says Laura Thompson, vice president, trade shows, PMMI. “Expert-led sessions and initiatives like the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast and the Young Professionals Networking Reception give professionals the knowledge, connections, and inspiration to take back to their companies and drive real impact.”
Up next, innovation is closer than you think at PACK EXPO East 2026 (Feb. 17–19; Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia), the East Coast’s premier packaging and processing show. With 500 exhibitors, 125,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, free educational sessions, and many networking opportunities, it’s the best place in the region to jump-start your 2026 projects. Discover cutting-edge solutions, explore the latest technologies, learn from industry experts, and make valuable connections — all in a convenient, accessible location perfect for teams. Register today at packexpoeast.com.