Packaging and processing event Pack Expo Las Vegas is celebrating a milestone: 2025 marks 30 years since the show’s debut.

Show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has elevated Pack Expo Las Vegas from a regional trade show to a global industry force—expanding its scale, influence and relevance across international markets. This year, the show will span over 1 million net square feet, feature 2,300 exhibitors and expects to attract 35,000 attendees from more than 40 vertical markets.

“Pack Expo Las Vegas has always been more than a trade show—it’s where the future of packaging and processing takes shape,” said Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. “For 30 years, we’ve been proud to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and spotlight the technologies shaping tomorrow’s supply chains. As we look ahead, we remain focused on the forces transforming our industry: automation, AI, sustainability, and workforce development.”

Since its launch in 1995, each show edition has introduced cutting-edge technologies, from early automation solutions to today’s advances in AI, robotics and sustainable packaging solutions. Pack Expo Las Vegas has been at the forefront of innovations over the past 30 years and continues to evolve like the industry it serves. For example, in 2015, the show brought a new focus on pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, eventually growing into today’s Healthcare Packaging Pavilion and highlighting the show’s diversification into specialized sectors. The growing demand for logistics solutions, driven by the surge in e-commerce and supply chain complexities, led to the introduction of the Logistics Pavilion in 2023. The Processing Zone, featuring front-of-the-line solutions, and the Processing Innovation Stage, were added to provide everything food manufacturers need to improve production, all in one place.

Las Vegas has become a destination where the entire industry converges, thanks to the addition of the Industry Speaks learning stage, where thought leaders from the Pack Expo Las Vegas Partner Program provide insights and resources to their peers. Sustainability Central debuted in 2023, featuring expert-led educational sessions designed to help attendees navigate the complexities of this issue and what it means for their brands.

Also, in 2025, two new guided show floor tours will offer attendees curated experiences. The Pack Expo Discovery Tours, sponsored by Formic, are ideal for first-time buyers and senior-level decision-makers looking for automation solutions to streamline and optimize various stages of packaging and processing.  The Pack Expo Sustainability Tour, sponsored by Anchor Packaging, is tailored for consumer-packaged goods brand owners seeking eco-conscious solutions.

PMMI will honor the PMMI Member Companies that were part of the inaugural 1995 show and continue to exhibit today by highlighting each company with a special PMMI legacy member exhibitor placard in their booths. Their support has helped shape the continued growth of Pack Expo Las Vegas. 

Beyond the exhibits, Pack Expo Las Vegas offers more than 100 free educational sessions on the show floor and eight specialty pavilions covering health care, confectionery, containers and materials, processing, logistics, education and workforce development, industry association partners and reusable packaging.

“As the industry accelerates toward smarter, more sustainable operations, Pack Expo Las Vegas remains the one place where it all comes together—technology, insight, and community. This year’s show reflects the momentum we’re seeing across the market, with record participation and unmatched opportunities to learn, connect, and grow,” said Laura Thompson, vice president, trade shows, PMMI.

The show is also an opportunity to build relationships that drive business growth. Attendees can experience a private Cirque du Soleil performance of Mystère at Pack Gives Back, sponsored by Rockwell Automation, supporting the PMMI Foundation, or join the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast—backed by Gold Sponsors ProMach and Morrison Container Handling Solutions, plus Plexpack, SMC, Smurfit Westrock, Emerson, BW Packaging, Septimatech and PMMI Benefactor Sponsor Schneider Electric. This breakfast is for anyone who seeks to connect with like-minded professionals and supports the advancement of women in the industry. Future leaders in packaging and processing can connect with their peers and other industry trailblazers at the Young Professionals Networking Reception, sponsored by Beckhoff Automation, at the Cove Bar & Arcade. Newcomers also benefit from the First-Time Attendee Lounge, sponsored by ProMach, a dedicated space offering guidance and networking.

Registration is $30 through Sept. 5, after which the price increases to $130.

Source: PMMI