Registration is open for the inaugural edition of Pack Expo Southeast, which will take place from March 10-12, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, Pack Expo Southeast is the latest addition to the Pack Expo portfolio of shows.

PMMI forecasts a convergence of 7,000 attendees to Atlanta from consumer packaged goods and life sciences companies based in the Southeast to witness innovation in action, learn about the latest industry trends and topics, and network for brand and professional growth. Pack Expo Southeast will feature 400 exhibitors displaying the latest solutions and technologies for more than 40 vertical markets over 100,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

The three-day event comes on the heels of a successful Pack Expo International. The show’s success is due to the resilience of the packaging machinery industry in the face of global economic pressures. According to the newly released State of the Industry: US Packaging Machinery report, produced by PMMI,  the US packaging machinery market is projected to reach $11.1 billion in 2024, driven by automation and sustainability. Industry growth is expected to peak in 2027, with a continued focus on solutions to meet evolving consumer and regulatory demands.

“The industry’s growth shows how important it is for manufacturers to find innovative, tailored solutions,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. “Whether it’s pushing for sustainability, embracing automation, or integrating AI, businesses are looking for a place to discover new ideas, keep up with the latest trends, and make meaningful connections.”

“Pack Expo Southeast is the only show in the region offering attendees access to crossover innovations from other industries to address key packaging and processing challenges,” says Laura Thompson, vice president, tradeshows, PMMI. “The show’s Atlanta location is a regional hotspot for manufacturing that is easy to access and convenient to much of the southeastern United States. Teams can attend together to spark discussion, collaboration, and problem-solving around current projects and set future goals.”

PACK EXPO Southeast will offer dynamic show features to meet the needs of attendees and the industry at large, including the Reusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA). The pavilion will present sustainable packaging solutions to help reduce waste, cut costs, and gain supply chain efficiency. Explore reusable transport packaging products and services and discover options for green solutions in this innovative pavilion.