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PACK EXPO International is BACK

PMMI’s flagship show PACK EXPO International returns to McCormick Place, Chicago, for the first time since 2018.

“It is vital for the packaging and processing industries to come together and share innovations, connect with colleagues, hear from experts, and see machinery in action. PACK EXPO International 2022 is the most efficient and effective way to do it all,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. “No other event this year will showcase entire production line solutions and offer attendees everything needed to compete in a changing marketplace.”

Attendees will discover solutions they didn’t even know existed from 2,000+ exhibitors displaying the latest technology for over 40 vertical markets in 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space and 100+ free educational sessions on the show floor.

New Show Features Include:

The interactive PACK to the Future Exhibit celebrates the role of packaging and processing throughout history and the impact it is poised to have on our future. The PACK to the Future Stage will provide free industry-expert presentations on cutting-edge industry advancements.

PACK Match at PACK EXPO International debuts, providing attendees complimentary personalized, one-on-one guidance with PACK Match Advisors to connect attendees with suitable suppliers.

The one-day Emerging Brands Summit debuts at PACK EXPO International 2022 and will feature educational content, tabletop exhibits, and expert advisors. This new program is aimed at founders and leaders of startup manufacturing companies looking to scale their brand to more significant production through either in-house facility build-out or outsourced relationships with contract manufacturers and packagers. For more information go to: emergingbrandssummit.com

PACK Challenge, sponsored by PepsiCo, is a brand-new competition bringing high school teams together for a head-to-head machine-building challenge. The winning school will be awarded $6,000 for overall Best in Show with three additional categories to compete in: Filler Performance Gold Cup, Engineering Method/Most Innovative Filler Design, and Marketing/Sales. Afterward, the teams will take the machine back to their school, providing future students the opportunity for hands-on experience.

The Processing Zone returns to PACK EXPO International in 2022 along with the new Processing Innovation Stage focusing on the latest breakthroughs in processing. In today’s manufacturing environment, processing and packaging are integrated systems, making it critical to bring both solutions under one roof.

The new Industry Speaks Stage features expert sessions from the PACK EXPO Partner Program, addressing the latest hot button topics and industry trends across multiple industry verticals.

The Healthcare Packaging Pavilion The name is the only thing that’s changed about this gathering ground for life science industries. Innovations for pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical devices will be front and center in this targeted show floor destination.

The Logistics Pavilion A crucial part of the product journey is from manufacturer to consumer. With the boom in e-commerce, The Logistics Pavilion in the North Build-

ing will be the place to find targeted solutions related to the supply chain, including warehousing, fulfillment, distribution logistics services, and transportation providers.

Returning favorites include unmatched show floor education on three Innovation Stages and at The Forum. The Forum will feature interactive sessions, including small group discussions and Q&A sessions. The Innovation Stages on the show floor provide quick presentations on breakthrough technologies and techniques focused on a wide range of industry-specific solutions.

In addition to PACK Challenge, PACK EXPO International offers additional programs and activities to get students excited about careers in packaging and processing:

The Future Innovators Robotics Showcase is where high school robotics teams from across the country showcase their design, engineering, and troubleshooting skills.

The Amazing Packaging Race, sponsored by Emerson, is a fun, educational event where teams from colleges and universities in North America race around the show floor to complete tasks at the booths of participating exhibitors.

CareerLink Live @ PACK EXPO is an opportunity for Association members and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to meet with students and veterans pursuing careers in packaging and processing during one-on-one informational interviews at the show. PMMI will also offer popular training workshops in Chicago to coincide with PACK EXPO International.

In addition, PACK EXPO International offers the highest quality connections through specialized networking events such as the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network Event, which tackles timely issues facing women in the industry. At this year’s networking breakfast, hear from keynote speaker Dawn Hudson, former chief marketing officer at the National Football League and former president and CEO of Pepsi Cola North America. Drawing on her own diverse experiences, Hudson shares winning business strategies for women, including clean communication, emotional intelligence, leadership techniques, and tips for elevating your networking and negotiation game. Registration is now open at: oemgo.to/ppwlnevent2022

PACK EXPO’s annual event PACK gives BACK, sponsored by Rockwell Automation, returns to PACK EXPO International bigger and better than ever! For the first time in its Chicago history, the event will be a musical performance, with headlining band STYX taking center stage at McCormick Place. And immediately following PACK gives BACK, the Emerging Leaders Network will host an evening event for young professionals at Punchbowl Social in downtown Chicago.

Finally, The Technology Excellence Awards will recognize the most innovative technologies not yet shown at a previous PACK EXPO. Attendees can vote onsite on the app or online for their favorite finalists selected in specific market segments.

Visit packexpointernational.com to learn more about the exciting show features, search for exhibitors, and register. Registration for PACK EXPO International is $30 until Sept. 30, which then increases to $130.

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