IPACK-IMA Rho

IPACK-IMA is a leading international trade fair for processing and packaging technologies. Since its inception in 1961, it has established itself as a central platform for innovation, professional exchange, and business development within the industry. Held every two years at the renowned Fiera Milano exhibition center in Rho, near Milan, it attracts a specialized audience from both the food and non-food sectors. The event is organized by Ipack Ima S.r.l., an experienced trade fair operator with deep industry expertise and a strong international network.

With its clear focus on professional users, IPACK-IMA showcases tailored solutions across the entire production chain – from industrial processing to packaging and the final product presentation at the point of sale. Particular attention is given to grain-based food products, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and goods from the cosmetics, chemical, construction, and consumer goods sectors. The fair appeals equally to global corporations, mid-sized companies, and innovative start-ups looking to forge new business connections, identify market trends, and gain fresh insights into optimizing their production processes.

A defining feature of IPACK-IMA is its emphasis on digitalization, sustainability, and technological innovation. Smart factory solutions, advanced automation, and digitally connected process chains illustrate the path toward the factories of the future. At the same time, sustainable packaging is increasingly brought to the forefront, with the exhibition highlighting cutting-edge materials and machinery that align ecological responsibility with economic efficiency.

The event features several highlights that reinforce its practical orientation and forward-looking character. Among them is the “Best Packaging” competition, which honors groundbreaking packaging solutions that combine technological excellence with sustainability. The integrated Pharmintech section provides a dedicated platform tailored to the specific needs of the pharmaceutical industry. Additional special areas, such as the Smart Factory zones, offer live demonstrations of modern manufacturing processes – particularly in the beverage and coffee sectors – delivering an engaging and immersive experience for visitors.

IPACK-IMA stands out for its ability to foster cross-industry synergies between processing and packaging while addressing the specific requirements of diverse industrial sectors. It is more than just a trade fair – it is a strategic meeting point for industry professionals, a catalyst for technological advancement, and a showcase for the future of industrial production and packaging.

The IPACK-IMA will take place on 4 days from Tuesday, 27. May to Friday, 30. May 2025 in Rho.