interpack Düsseldorf

Interpack is one of the world’s leading trade fairs for packaging solutions and processing technologies. Since its launch in 1958, it has served as a key meeting point for an industry that spans almost every sector of manufacturing. The event is organised by Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, an internationally renowned trade fair organiser known for staging high-profile exhibitions and conferences. Held every three years, the Düsseldorf exhibition grounds become a global hub for the packaging industry.

Interpack covers the entire industrial value chain, offering an exceptionally broad yet clearly structured platform for sectors including food and beverages, confectionery and baked goods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, as well as non-food and industrial goods. Its core focus is on advanced packaging machinery and automated systems, innovative packaging materials made from plastics, paper, glass or composites, and solutions for printing and labelling. The offering is complemented by technologies for logistics, storage and transport, as well as process engineering for applications such as food and pharmaceutical production. In this way, the exhibition extends beyond packaging itself to include upstream manufacturing processes.

A defining feature of interpack is its forward-looking focus topics, which add significant depth to the event. “Smart Manufacturing” highlights digitally networked production systems and Industry 4.0 applications, while “Innovative Materials” centres on the development of sustainable, recyclable and resource-efficient packaging solutions. With “Future Skills”, the exhibition also addresses the growing demand for qualified professionals and new skill sets in an increasingly automated industrial landscape. Sustainability, the circular economy and product safety underpin all exhibition areas as overarching principles.

Interpack’s international reach is another key strength, reflected both in the high number of global exhibitors and the diversity of its trade visitors. Decision-makers, engineers, production managers and procurement specialists from the packaging, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and consumer goods industries attend the fair to initiate business relationships, plan investments and exchange expertise.

The event is also part of a global network of related exhibitions organised by Messe Düsseldorf, which opens up international markets across different regions. At the same time, it benefits from its location: Düsseldorf is one of Europe’s leading business and trade fair cities and offers excellent infrastructure thanks to its central position in the Rhine-Ruhr region. An international airport, an extensive motorway and rail network, and a wide range of hotels and restaurants ensure convenient travel and a comfortable stay. The exhibition centre itself is among the most modern in the world, distinguished by its scale, functionality and direct access to public transport—ideal conditions for an event that sets global benchmarks.

On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 7 days of the fair, from 04. May to 10. May 2017, about 2866 exhibitors from 55 countries and 170899 visitors from 169 countries on the interpack in Düsseldorf.

The interpack will take place on 7 days from Thursday, 07. May to Wednesday, 13. May 2026 in Düsseldorf.