PACK EXPO East to Be Held Later This Month

PACK EXPO East, planned for Feb. 17–19 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, will offer several new show features and expanded educational offerings, according to PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, which produces the event.

In its 10th year, the show will include about 500 exhibitors and feature a variety of  packaging and processing machinery, from filling and labeling to automation and robotics.

The Containers and Materials Pavilion is new this year. It is designed to help brand owners, package designers, and manufacturers explore advances in paperboard, glass, metal, flexible, and resealable packaging. The pavilion highlights innovations that support brand differentiation, functionality, and sustainability, including recyclable, biodegradable, and e-commerce-ready materials.

The Incubator Hub, presented by PMMI in partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners, is also new this year. This is designed to spotlight early-stage, Pennsylvania-based companies tackling real-world industry challenges, from smart automation and predictive analytics to sustainable materials and next-gen packaging design.

Free educational programming will be available as well, including Industry Speaks and Innovation Stage sessions led by industry experts and exhibitors. Sessions will include presentations on 2D codes, food safety sanitation, regenerative robust gasification, pharmaceuticals packaging, and capital goods financing. Other topics will include covering operational efficiency, AI, automation, next-gen packaging, workforce development, food safety, and sustainability.

For more information and to register, go to packexpoeast.com.