The WEPACK 2026 World Expo of Packaging Industry concluded successfully at the
Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center (Bao’an) on April 17, 2026, marking the
most expansive edition in the event’s history. Organised by RX, the three-day fair delivered
record attendance, strong commercial outcomes and wide-ranging industry dialogue,
reinforcing China’s central role in the global packaging ecosystem.
A total of 137,157 unique visitors attended, generating 158,659 visits over the course of the
event. International participation reached new heights, with 13,598 overseas visitors from
more than 130 countries and regions. Nearly 100 professional buyer delegations,
representing industry associations, alliances and leading enterprises from around the world,
conducted business exchanges across the exhibition halls, underscoring the fair’s growing
commercial influence.
WEPACK 2026 brought together eight concurrent exhibitions spanning the full packaging
value chain, from raw paper materials and processing equipment to printing technologies and finished packaging products. The show floor covered corrugated packaging, folding
cartons, digital printing and label production, with live production lines and real-time
machinery demonstrations bringing the latest advances in automation, digitalisation and
intelligent manufacturing to life. Packaging solutions across paper, plastic, metal and glass
further illustrated the breadth and creativity shaping the sector’s future.
Beyond the exhibition floor, more than 30 high-level forums and concurrent events provided
a platform for strategic thinking and knowledge exchange. Key topics included global pulp
and paperboard market trends, sustainability and the circular economy, digital transformation
and smart manufacturing, and the outlook for the label industry. Sessions were well
attended, with expert speakers delivering practical insights for decision-makers across the
value chain.
A notable addition to this year’s edition was the WEPACK Carnival Zone, a lively, interactive
environment featuring five themed areas including gourmet tasting, robotics interaction, a
golf experience, entertainment zones and an official merchandise store. The initiative offered
a refreshing counterpoint to the intensity of business activity, fostering connection and
engagement among global attendees in a more relaxed setting.
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