From 24 to 26 September 2024, the European packaging sector will once again gather at FachPack, the trade fair for packaging, technology and processes. The more than 1,400 exhibitors at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg will showcase packaging materials and accessories, packaging machines and technology as well as the key processes for automation, marking and labelling, packaging printing and intra-logistics. The main theme of FachPack this year is “Transition in Packaging”, which aptly describes the changes currently taking place in the industry that will also be reflected in the 11 exhibition halls and high-calibre supporting programme. Visitors from the consumer and industrial goods segments can look forward to an extensive programme of presentations in the Packbox, InnovationBox and SolPack 5.0 forums as well as interesting special shows and awards ceremonies.
Heike Slotta, Executive Director Exhibitions at NürnbergMesse, is upbeat: “Following our scheduled break in 2023, we are now heading towards the home straight for FachPack 2024. The preparations are in full swing and everything is coming together. The “class reunion” for the packaging industry, a genuine highlight in our customers’ calendar, will soon be taking place in Nuremberg. I cordially invite all packaging specialists to come to the exhibition centre in September: We create the future, so make sure that you’re part of it!”
FachPack 2024 at the heart of Europe
A particularly welcome aspect is that FachPack 2024 is positioning itself as a continent-wide event. As Heike Slotta says: “Fifty-four percent of the exhibitors are from Germany, the rest from the strong German-speaking economic area and neighbouring countries. Turkey has a particularly strong presence.”
Worth mentioning in this context are the new exhibitors that account for around 20 percent of all exhibitors at FachPack 2024. A remarkably high proportion of these - 70 percent - come from countries other than Germany. For more information on exhibitors and their products, go to: https://www.fachpack.de/en/exhibitors-products
Forums on interesting topics provide new impetus in the supporting programme
FachPack sees itself as a source of inspiration for the industry. Alongside the extensive product display, this is also reflected in the programme of presentations in the three forums PackBox (Hall 4), InnovationBox (Hall 2) and SolPack 5.0 (Hall 3). All three forums address topical issues affecting the sector, e.g. dealing with the new PPWR regulations, the circular economy, automation and AI, or alternative packaging solutions and new fibre raw materials.
Key partners from the packaging industry are designing the programme for PackBoxand invite interested participants to listen or join in the discussions. This forum will be moderated by three genuine industry stalwarts: Matthias Mahr from the trade journal LebensmittelPraxis (24./25.9), Dr Johannes Bergmair from Pack Experts and the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) (25.9.), and Oliver Berndt from the German Packaging Institute (dvi) (26.9.). In the InnowationBox Forum, registered exhibitors will introduce their new products and process innovations in a series of concise presentations. Popular moderators Nina Schönrock and Petra Bindl will host the programme. The SolPack 5.0 Forum is devoted to sustainable packaging solutions and will be conducted and moderated by Peter Desiléts and Volker Muche, managing directors of packaging design agency Pacoon GmbH. For more information about PackBox, InnovationBox and SolPack 5.0, please go to: https://www.fachpack.de/en/events-programme/forums
Gathering for the industry offers three days of networking at its finest In keeping with its slogan “We create the future”, FachPack offers the ideal platform for networking. A new feature in this context is the networking event Women4Packaging for women in the packaging industry which will be held on the first day of the fair (24.9., NCC Mitte). It offers female players in the sector a unique opportunity to network at the venue, inspire one another, and discuss the latest topics and trends in the packaging industry. The whole event takes place in a relaxed atmosphere. The highlight will be the keynote address by Vera Strauch, founder of the Female Leadership Academy and expert on feminist leadership.
