Visit

Plan your visit to UKPackaging Expo 2026.

10 to 11 November 2026, Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Liverpool. Two focused days to source packaging suppliers, compare materials and machinery, attend the Future Packaging Conference and meet northern brands.

Why visit

For the packaging work sitting on your desk this quarter.

UKPackaging Expo is the practical sourcing event for packaging buyers, brand teams, operations leaders and procurement professionals. Whether you are launching, switching, scaling or rationalising packaging, the floor is built to help you get answers fast.

Compare suppliers across materials, machinery, design, labelling and fulfilment.
See live demos of automation, filling, labelling and end-of-line solutions.
Attend conference sessions on regulation, sustainability and commercial reality.
Build a shortlist of partners with site visits already booked in.

Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Hall C

Who should visit

Built for packaging buyers and commercial decision-makers.

Brand and marketing teams

Brand managers, packaging leads and marketing teams sourcing primary packaging, decoration and shelf experience.

Operations and supply chain

Operations directors, packaging engineers and supply chain leads comparing machinery, automation and contract packers.

Procurement and category

Procurement, category and commercial teams managing packaging spend, recyclability and supplier consolidation.

Sustainability and compliance

Sustainability leads working through EPR, Plastic Packaging Tax, recyclability and supply chain transparency.

E-commerce and DTC brands

Online-first brands looking at right-sized packaging, returns-ready formats and fulfilment partners.

Retail and grocery teams

Retailer category and packaging teams reviewing shelf-ready, in-store display and supplier panels.

Visitor information

Practical details.

Dates

10 to 11 November 2026. Doors open 09:00 each day. Conference programme runs across both days.

Venue

Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Hall C. Right on the Liverpool waterfront and walkable from the city centre.

Travel

Direct rail links from London, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham. Liverpool John Lennon Airport 30 minutes away.

Cost

Registration is free for qualifying packaging professionals and brands.

Conference

Future Packaging Conference is included with free registration.

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout. Quiet space available. Please tell us about any specific access needs at registration.