As the packaging and printing industry continues to evolve with new technologies and sustainability practices, 2024 is set to be a pivotal year. This report delves into the major trade shows around the globe and identifies the emerging trends shaping the future of the industry.

comprehensive list of packaging and printing trade shows scheduled for 2024 along with their dates and locations
- Golfprint & Inpakken – Dubai, UAE at Dubai World Trade Centre, Januari 9.
- ICEC USA – Orlando, FL, USA at Orange County Convention Center, Januari 9.
- Aërosol & Dispensing forum – Parijs, France at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Januari 17.
- IC Packaging Technology Expo – Tokyo, Japan at Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight), Januari 17.
- PCD – Verpakkingsparfums, Cosmetica & Ontwerp – Parijs, France at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Januari 17.
- Cosmoprof Noord -Amerika – Miami, FL, USA at Miami Beach Convention Center, Januari 23.
- Upakexpo – Moskou, Russia at Expocentr’ Krasnaya Presnya Fairgrounds, Januari 23.
- Empack Zwitserland – Bern, Switzerland at BernExpo AG, Januari 24.
- IPF Bangladesh – Dhaka, Bangladesh at International Convention City Bashundhara, Januari 24.
- Verpakking innovaties Zwitserland – Bern, Switzerland at BernExpo AG, Januari 24.
- Pharmapack Biomedevice – Parijs, France at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Januari 24.
- Pharmapack Europa – Parijs, France at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Januari 24.
- Foodpack Afrika – Tanzania – Dar is Salaam, Tanzania at Diamond Jubilee Hall, Januari 26.
- Interplast-pack Afrika – Tanzania – Dar is Salaam, Tanzania at Diamond Jubilee Hall, Januari 26.
- Warschau is teruggeslagen – Warschau, Poland at Ptak Warsaw Expo, Januari 30.
- Converttech Japan – Tokyo, Japan at Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight), Januari 31.
- Voedselpakket Azië – Bangkok, Thailand at Bangkok International Trade & Tentoonstellingscentrum (BITEC), Januari 31.
- Plaspak Filippijnen – manilla, Philippines at World Trade Centre Metro Manila (WTCMM), Januari 31.
- Propak Filippijnen – manilla, Philippines at World Trade Centre Metro Manila (WTCMM), Januari 31.
- ANFAS Food Product Exhibition – Antalya, Turkey at Antalya Expo Centre, February 6.
- Ik ben engineering west – Anaheim, Ca, USA at Anaheim Convention Center, February 6.
- West Pack – Anaheim, Ca, USA at Anaheim Convention Center, February 6.
- Ifood Expo – Shiraz – Shiraz, Iran at Fars International Permanent Fairground, February 7.
- Polyethyleenfilms Noord -Amerika – Tampa, FL, VS, February 12.
- Nagpur Food Expo – Nieuw – Nagpur, India at Reshimbagh Ground, February 16.
- Agro Pack Expo – Algiers, Algeria at Palais des Expositions d’Alger – Safex, February 20.
- Bangkok edelstenen & Sieraden beurs – Bangkok, Thailand at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, February 21.
- Verpakking innovaties Birmingham +Empack – Birmingham, UK at National Exhibition Centre, February 21.
- e -commerce verpakking & Labeling expo – Uk – Londen, UK at ExCeL, February 27.
- Interferenteren – Tel Aviv, Israel at TLV Convention Center – Tel Aviv Fairgrounds, February 27.
- PVC -formulering Noord -Amerika – Cleveland, OH, USA at The Westin Cleveland Downtown, February 27.
- Uitstrekken & Krimpfilm Azië – Bangkok, Thailand at Banyan Tree Hotel, Bangkok, February 27.
- Specialty Packaging Films Asia – Bangkok, Thailand at Banyan Tree Hotel, Bangkok, February 28.
- Agro + Agrotech Nigeria – Lagos, Nigeria at The Landmark Events Centre, Maart.
- Voedsel & Drank Ghana – West -Afrika – Accra, Ghana at Accra International Conference Centre – Grand Arena, Maart.
- Saoedische print & Inpakken – Jeddah – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Centre for Forums & Evenementen, Maart.
- Thailand & ASEAN -printen & Verpakkingsexpo – Bangkok, Thailand at Impact Exhibition & Congrescentrum, Maart.
- Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference – Istanbul, Turkey at InterContinental Istanbul, Maart 4.
- Packinno – Guangzhou, China at China Import and Export Fair Complex Area B, Maart 4.
- Printpack Alger – Algiers, Algeria at CIC Alger – Internationaal Centrum voor conferenties, Maart 4.
- Sino -label – Guangzhou, China at China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Maart 4.
- Sino Pack – Guangzhou, China at China Import and Export Fair Complex Area B, Maart 4.
- Sino -print – Sino -label – Guangzhou, China at China Import and Export Fair Complex Area B, Maart 4.
- Paper One Show VAE – Sharjah, UAE at Expo Centre Sharjah, Maart 6.
- Plasticon – Dubai, VAE, Maart 6.
- PPP – Plasticsdrukverpakking – Ethiopië – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at Millennium Hall, Maart 6.
- APPEX – Melbourne, Australia at Melbourne Exhibition & Congrescentrum, Maart 12.
- Auspack – Melbourne, Australia at Melbourne Exhibition & Congrescentrum, Maart 12.
- IJs Europa – München, Germany at Fairground Messe München, Maart 12.
- Propak Oost -Afrika – Nairobi, Kenya at The Sarit Centre, Maart 12.
- Biopharma Expo – Osaka, Japan at Osaka International Convention Center, Maart 13.
- Foodtec – Helsinki, Finland at Helsinki Fair Centre, Maart 13.
- Pactec – Helsinki, Finland at Helsinki Fair Centre, Maart 13.
- Plast Expo Nordic – Helsinki, Finland at Helsinki Fair Centre, Maart 13.
- Ugh – Tasjkent, Uzbekistan at Uzexpocentre, Maart 13.
- Pack Expo East – Philadelphia, Pa, USA at Pennsylvania Convention Center, Maart 18.
- Anuga foodtec – Keulen, Germany at Exhibition Centre Cologne, Maart 19.
- Inlaat – Moskou, Russia at VDNH Exhibition Center, Maart 19.
- Kosmopack – Bologna, Italy at Bologna Exhibition Centre, Maart 21.
- Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna – Bologna, Italy at Bologna Exhibition Centre, Maart 22.
- IFE – Internationaal eten & Drinkevenement – Londen, UK at ExCeL, Maart 25.
- IFE -productie – Londen, UK at ExCeL, Maart 25.
- Nigeria agrofood – Lagos, Nigeria at The Landmark Events Centre, Maart 26.

Emerging Trends in 2024:
- Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Practices: With environmental concerns at the forefront, many trade shows, like PackInno and Anuga FoodTec, will focus on sustainable packaging solutions. Biodegradable materials and recycling technologies are expected to dominate discussions.
- Technological Innovations: Cutting-edge technologies in digital printing and automation, showcased in events like Gulf Print & Pack and West Pack, are revolutionizing packaging efficiency and customization.
- Consumer-Driven Designs: Consumer preferences are driving packaging design innovations, with a focus on convenience, aesthetics, and functionality. This trend will be evident in shows like Aerosol & Dispensing forum.
Global Industry Impact:
De 2024 trade shows offer a window into the industry’s future, signaling significant changes in production processes, material usage, and design philosophies. These events not only reflect current trends but also set the stage for future developments.
The packaging and printing industry in 2024 is poised for transformative growth, driven by sustainability, technological innovation, and consumer-centric designs. These global trade shows provide invaluable insights for industry professionals looking to stay ahead in this dynamic field.