PACK EXPO Las Vegas celebrates 30th anniversary

This year's show expects to attract 35,000 attendees and feature 2,300 exhibitors.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas, a North American packaging and processing event, is celebrating a milestone: 2025 marks 30 years since the show’s debut. Today, PACK EXPO Las Vegas continues to be a global hub for industry innovation and collaboration, it says.

Show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies has expanded PACK EXPO Las Vegas from a regional trade show to a global industry one—expanding its scale, influence, and relevance across international markets. This year, the show will span over one 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,” says 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 new technologies, from the earliest automation solutions to today’s advances in AI, robotics, and sustainable packaging solutions. For example:

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 and beverage 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 and has evolved into a must-visit show floor destination, PMMI notes, with educational sessions covering sustainability, one of the most multifaceted challenges the packaging and processing industry faces today. Expert-led sessions will help attendees navigate the complexities of this issue and what it means for their brands.

In 2025, two new guided show floor tours will offer attendees curated experiences. The PACK EXPO Discovery Tours, sponsored by Formic, are suitable 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 (CPG) 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. A complete list of these members can be found here. Their support has helped shape the continued growth of PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PMMI says.

Beyond the exhibits, PACK EXPO Las Vegas offers more than 100 free educational sessions on the show floor and eight specialty pavilions covering confectionery, containers and materials, processing, healthcare, 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,” says Laura Thompson, vice president, trade shows, PMMI.

Attendee registration for PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 is open at packexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $30 through Sept. 5, after which the price increases to $130.