Interpack 2026 to focus on AI and material innovation
Around 2,800 exhibitors from all over the world are preparing to showcase their innovations in Dusseldorf, from 7 to 13 May 2026. The focus will be on AI, innovative materials, new functionalities and future skills, which are the major themes of transformation in the industry.
01 Oct 2025 | 198 Views | By Abhay Avadhani
The current outlook is positive, particularly in the markets of food and pharma. In 2024, global sales of packaged food reached 872-million tonnes, and this figure is expected to rise by 11.1 % to 968-million tonnes by 2029. The pharmaceutical market is growing with an increase in production value from Euro 1.9-trillion in 2024 to Euro 2.4-trillion projected by 2029.
Across six halls (11–14 as well as 5 and 6), the exhibition area for food, beverages, consumer goods and industrial products will see companies including the Coesia Group, Duravant, Gerhard Schubert, Ishida, KHS, Krones, Multivac, Syntegon Technology and Ulma Packaging.
Around 1,000 exhibitors will present materials and finished packaging products at halls 7, 7a, 8a, 9. Companies such as Bericap, Jokey, Metsa, Sappi Europe and Schutz will be present. Bluhm Systeme, Domino Printing Sciences and Totani will be showcasing labelling and marking technology in Halls 8a and 8b.
Among the exhibitors, in the confectionery and bakery sector, Aasted, Sollich, Theegarten-Pactec and SACMI Packaging & Chocolate will be present. This sector will span Halls 1, 3 and 4.
The pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries will also find companies such as IMA Industria Macchine, the Marchesini Group and Optima showcasing their portfolios in Halls 15 to 17.
“Against the backdrop of profound transformation across many sectors, a wide range of topics are on the agenda, including AI, automation, new regulations, the need for future skills, and innovative materials. Now is the time to take action together,” said Interpack director, Thomas Dohse.
Richard Clemens, managing director of the Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association within the VDMA, said, “In such a dynamic market situation, a global summit like Interpack is a central source of impetus and therefore of particular value.”
The ticket shop has been open since 1 October. Visitors to the website will find information on preparing for the trade fair, as well as travel and accommodation options. The new hotel service provides an overview of accommodation options for Interpack. During the trade fair, MyOrganizer and the Interpack app will help visitors plan and navigate on site.