• Pack Expo Chicago will be a hub for international networking and interaction.
    Pack Expo Chicago will be a hub for international networking and interaction.
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PACK EXPO International 2024, hosted by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago from 3-6 November.

The event will present a diverse range of activities intended to promote innovation and facilitate networking opportunities for more than 45,000 professionals in the packaging and processing industry.

Comedian Nate Bargatze will headline the PACK gives BACK event, sponsored by Rockwell Automation, on Monday, 4 November, at the Arie Crown Theater. The event will include a pre-show networking session, with tickets available for $95 each. Additionally, there is a promotional offer to purchase nine tickets and receive one complimentary ticket. Proceeds from the event will go toward the PMMI Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting packaging and processing education in North America.

Immediately following, the Young Professionals Networking Reception will be held at Flight Club Chicago, sponsored by Beckhoff Automation LLC. This reception will provide a platform for young industry leaders to network and exchange ideas.

The Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th, and will feature Lisa Sun, the founder and CEO of GRAVITAS. Ms. Sun will share her personal journey, along with data-driven insights and practical strategies designed to inspire attendees. The event is sponsored by BW Packaging, Emerson, and ID Technology.

The exhibition will cover more than 1.3 million net square feet, transforming the space into a hub for industry connection. Various lounges and pavilions, sponsored by Lenze Americas, will cater to the specific needs of packaging and processing professionals. Key events include the Cold Pressure Council Annual Conference and the F4SS Fall Connect.

Other networking opportunities comprise the Confectionery Industry Reception, sponsored by Syntegon Packaging Technology, and the First-Time Attendee Breakfast, sponsored by ProMach.

“PACK EXPO International uniquely brings together the entire spectrum of the packaging and processing community,” says Laura Thompson, vice president of trade shows at PMMI. “With over 2,500 exhibitors and attendees representing more than 40 vertical markets, it is the premier event for packaging and processing professionals.”

For additional information regarding networking opportunities and special events, visit packexpointernational.com

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