PACK EXPO International 2026 returns to Chicago this October as the largest packaging and processing event in the Western Hemisphere. ExhibitionData's PACK EXPO International 2026 Exhibitor List gives you verified company and decision-maker data for the machinery manufacturers, materials suppliers, and automation providers exhibiting at McCormick Place, so you can start outreach well before the show floor opens. ExhibitionData is an independent data provider and is not affiliated with PMMI or the organizers of PACK EXPO.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 18–21, 2026 |
| Show hours | Sunday, October 18: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday, October 19: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tuesday, October 20: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Wednesday, October 21: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm |
| Location | McCormick Place (North, South, West, and Lakeside Center), Chicago, IL |
| Organizer | PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies |
| Exhibitors | Approximately 2,600 |
| Focus | Packaging machinery, processing equipment, automation, and materials across 40+ vertical markets |
| Access | Trade-only |
PACK EXPO International is held every two years in Chicago and is widely regarded as the largest and most comprehensive packaging and processing trade show in the Western Hemisphere, filling all four buildings at McCormick Place. It’s distinct from PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East, and PACK EXPO Southeast — see “Good to Know” below for how they differ.
For the latest event dates, exhibitor information, and official show details, visit PMMI’s official event site.
Every record is built to give your team enough real context to reach out with confidence.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Company & Brand Name | Confirmed 2026 exhibitors — machinery manufacturers, materials suppliers, automation providers |
| Decision-Maker Contacts | Names and titles of relevant engineering, procurement, and operations contacts |
| Verified Business Email | Checked for deliverability before delivery |
| Direct Phone Numbers | Where available and verified |
| Company Profile Data | Industry category, business type, and size |
| Product/Service Focus | Packaging machinery, processing equipment, automation, robotics, sustainable materials |
| Location Details | City, state, and country |
Lists can be filtered by industry segment, company size, job function, or region.
Our team can complete the final list within 24–48 hours, depending on your requirements. The data can be delivered in CSV, Excel, or Google Sheets, or another format that fits your workflow.
If you need exhibitor data from other events, explore our exhibitor data services to find event-specific lists for your prospecting and outreach campaigns.
With the show roughly seven weeks out, timing matters.
Before the show: Identify which of the show’s roughly 2,600 exhibitors match your ICP and start outreach now — a four-day show spanning four buildings makes advance meeting scheduling far more effective than relying on floor traffic alone.
During the show: Use confirmed contacts to plan your route across North, South, West, and Lakeside Center in advance.
After the show: Follow up with exhibitors you didn’t reach in person, and feed verified records into your CRM ahead of PACK EXPO East 2027 or the next Las Vegas edition in 2027.
| Exhibitor List | Attendee List | |
|---|---|---|
| Who’s in it | Companies exhibiting at PACK EXPO International 2026 | Packaging and processing professionals attending |
| Best for | Selling to exhibiting brands — booth services, logistics, marketing for manufacturers | Selling directly to buyers, engineers, and plant managers who attend |
| Typical use case | Vendor sales, co-marketing, partnership outreach | Direct lead generation to packaging and processing buyers |
| Scale | ~2,600 exhibiting companies | Tens of thousands of attendees |
If you sell to the companies that exhibit — trade show logistics, booth design, marketing services for manufacturers — the exhibitor list is the right fit. If you’re selling directly to the engineers, plant managers, and buyers who attend to source equipment, pair this with our PACK EXPO Attendee List.If you’d like to order the attendee list, contact us through our Get a Quote page, and we’ll build the list based on your requirements.
PACK EXPO International exhibitors span the full packaging and processing landscape, including:
Packaging machinery and equipment
If you’ve seen “PACK EXPO” attached to different cities and dates, that’s because it isn’t one event — it’s a group of shows run by PMMI, each with a different focus and audience:
If you’re planning outreach around other events, you can also explore other upcoming trade shows and find exhibitor and attendee data for your target markets.
ExhibitionData creates each PACK EXPO list on demand, rather than supplying a pre-made database. We use our own sources and research tools to identify relevant companies and contacts based on your specific requirements.
Email addresses go through a double verification process using email verification tools followed by manual checking. This additional review helps us identify and remove inaccurate or unsuitable contact information before the customized list is delivered.
Get ahead of the crowd at McCormick Place. Get verified PACK EXPO International 2026 exhibitor contacts now and start building relationships before the show floor opens.
Whether you need exhibitor data, attendee data, or a custom event list, our team is here to help you find the right prospects for your next outreach campaign.