Visitors to interpack smile happily into the camera and hold up signs with the words #interpack, among others.

In exactly one year, the packaging world will meet again at interpack.
Image: Messe Düsseldorf/Andreas Wiese

The Countdown Is On – Just One Year Until interpack 2026!

The global packaging industry is heading to Düsseldorf! Exactly twelve months before the show opens, it’s already clear: interpack 2026 will be a heavyweight event for the international packaging and processing sector. The exhibition grounds are fully booked, with around 2,800 exhibitors from across the globe securing their spots.

interpack Düsseldorf – A Stage for Solutions, a Platform for Exchange

interpack serves eight key industries – from food and pharmaceuticals to cosmetics and industrial goods – delivering tailored solutions and concentrated innovation. Packaging materials and supplies, as well as machinery for labeling, marking, package production, and integrated packaging printing, will each be showcased in dedicated halls. The accompanying supplier trade fair, “components,” will also expand in 2026, occupying two halls for the first time.

Two gentlemen stand on the interpack site and talk shop.

Talking shop, exchanging ideas and networking.
Image: Messe Düsseldorf/Andreas Wiese 

Hot Topics for an Evolving Industry

interpack 2026 will focus on three core future themes more relevant than ever:
Smart Manufacturing: Resource-efficient, data-driven production powered by AI, robotics, automation, and intelligent control systems is making machinery smarter and processes more efficient.
Innovative Materials: Over 1,000 exhibitors will present cutting-edge packaging materials – from fiber-based alternatives and monomaterials to functional coatings – all aimed at sustainability, circularity, and reduced resource use.
Future Skills: No transformation without talent. The industry is investing in people – through digital skills, youth development, and purpose-driven work.

From the Spotlight Forum and Start-up Zone to Women in Packaging and interpack TV, the 2026 trade fair experience will once again be enriched by dynamic formats that spotlight trends, spark discussions, and inspire fresh perspectives.

Still Interested in Exhibiting? Get in Touch Now

Missed the registration deadline? There may still be opportunities. “If you missed the cutoff, I strongly encourage you to reach out,” says Thomas Dohse, Director of interpack. “There’s still some flexibility in the floor plan. We review every inquiry individually and will do our best to accommodate.”

More information: www.interpack.com

Save the Date: interpack 2026 – May 7-13 in Düsseldorf
The countdown is on. Now’s the time to plan your visit or participation.