Packaging
Final preparations underway: Just 50 days to go until doors open to London Packaging Week
Tuesday 30. July 2024 - With the final preparations and countdown to one of the UKs premier exhibitions for sustainable and stylish packaging solutions well and truly underway, organisers Easyfairs believe that Septembers London Packaging Week will be its most successful yet.
Top brands have already confirmed their attendance, alongside an expected 4,500+ visitors, to see over 190 exclusive exhibitors showcasing the brightest and the best the packaging industry has to offer.
In 50 days, ExCeL will open its doors to thousands of brand representatives, each looking to discover suppliers, products, and knowledge to create the future of their next packaging innovation. And those looking to find their next packaging solution will certainly be in the right place, with 190 exhibitors already booked in to fill every square foot of the show’s floorplan.
The two-day event, which will take place on 11 & 12 September in halls S5 & S6 of ExCeL, is set to attract 4,500+ visitors, so connecting hundreds of the world’s biggest suppliers and thousands of designers, packaging developers, marketers, founders and buyers that have come to rely on the event to drive innovation and creativity.
The event brings together top industry suppliers, including renowned names like AllPack, Evisosys, Sun Branding, Berry Global, Dekorglass, and DS Smith. Attendees have the unique opportunity to connect with leading companies such as Favini, Holmen Iggesund, International Direct Packaging, and Keenpac, gaining access to high-quality and innovative packaging solutions. The presence of these key players, along with other prominent suppliers, solidifies the event’s reputation as a premier destination for industry professionals.
Notable attendees include representatives from confirmed brands such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, John Lewis, Itsu, The Walt Disney Company, Bacardi, Holland & Barrett, Amazon, Avon, The National Gallery, Aldi, The Macallan, Bloom & Wild, Boots, Burberry, Carlsberg, Charlotte Tilbury, F&F, Five Guys, GHD, Gousto, H&M, Harvey Nicholls, Superdrug, Soho House, Sky, No7, Next, Molton Brown, M&S, Lush, Lipton, HSBC, Hello Fresh, Elemis, Estee Lauder, Britvic, Diageo, Selfridges & Co, Waitrose, Lindt, KOTY and Alexander McQueen.
Whether looking for smart packaging, a new alternative material, a supplier to partner with on your new launch or the latest sustainable solution, visitors will find it all in the four events that make up London Packaging Week. Packaging Première connects designers and manufacturers of luxury packaging with the major international brands, PCD is the world’s premier event brand for the beauty packaging community, PLD defines the future of packaging for all types of premium and luxury drinks, and Food & Consumer Pack is designed to drive packaging innovation across the £200bn market for everyday food, drinks and FMCG products.
“If you’ve never experienced one of our shows before, there’s no better time to jump in than 2024,” said Senior Marketing Manager James Montero MacColl. “The consistently glowing reports from last year’s shows make it clear that exhibitors engage in valuable networking with existing and new contacts, secure high-quality leads and consider our events a must-visit to gain the latest updates from the industry.
“But if you’ve attended or exhibited in previous years, you’ll know why the show has that reputation. When you combine all the biggest names in the world of packaging and D2C brands under one roof, magic happens. Whether it’s a new material supplier, an innovative pack format, a new contact while networking or just a spark of inspiration ignited in a debate, everyone leaves London Packaging Week with something they can use to grow their business.
“Not only that, but they offer a unique platform to connect, learn, and get inspired, whether you’re a packaging supplier, specifier, buyer, or designer. The event facilitates knowledge exchange, keeping you up-to-date with the latest packaging trends and technologies. So, mark your calendars and make sure you don’t miss out in 2024. Our UK events are where innovation meets collaboration, and the packaging industry comes alive.”
With leading brands L’Oreal, LUSH, Kellanova, and Diageo joined by the likes of Brompton Bicycle, Sun Branding, Positive Luxury and WRAP, set to deliver an essential update for the future, it’s easy to see why London Packaging Week has fast become the UK’s leading luxury, beauty, drinks and FMCG event. Taking in top-level topics, from the growing role of artificial intelligence and sustainability and the environment to connected packaging applications and practical lessons in design and structural engineering, there’s something for everyone.
London Packaging Week will also introduce the inaugural London Packaging Week Innovation Awards, celebrating excellence across the industry by crowning its first-ever winners. Attendees can explore a brand-new gallery featuring all the finalists and look forward to the annual Innovation Gallery, which will feature some of the most innovative packaging solutions from the past 12 months, providing a glimpse into the industry’s future.
