Packaging Innovations Birmingham 2027
Packaging Innovations Empack is a two‑day UK packaging trade show held at the NEC Birmingham on 24‑25 February 2027. The exhibition is organised around three core categories: Product Innovation & Development – showcasing primary and secondary packaging, advanced materials, sustainable solutions and smart‑technology integrations; Process Innovation & Improvement – featuring packaging machinery, automation, robotics, filling, labeling, logistics and smart‑factory concepts; and Growth, Scaling & Outsourcing – presenting contract‑packing, fulfilment and third‑party logistics providers. New 2026 zones include Pitch the Co‑Packers, Automation Robotics Zone, Empack Tour, Expert Trail, Beer Bar, Northern Design Festival, Discovery Theatre, Museum of Failure and Material Connexion, plus CPD‑accredited sessions. Over 450 suppliers, start‑ups and solution‑providers exhibit across these themes, offering live demos, networking, and policy discussions aimed at driving sustainable, efficient packaging across the supply chain.