Discover the future of packaging
Find practical solutions to make packaging more efficient, sustainable and profitable.
Date
April 14, 15 & 16, 2026
Location
Evenementenhal Gorinchem
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This is Empack
Empack Nederland is the leading packaging trade fair in the Benelux. For three days, decision-makers from the food industry, wholesale, machinery manufacturing, logistics and retail gather in one central location. Discover groundbreaking innovations, exchange knowledge and expand your network in the dynamic world of packaging.
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This was Empack 2024
An impression of the atmosphere from last year
Why visit?
The power of connecting
Online, everything can be found in just a few clicks. But a good conversation that truly helps you move forward with your packaging challenges only happens when you meet each other in person.
Smart time investment
You’ll meet the entire packaging industry under one roof, speak with key partners and stay up to date with the latest developments. All while enjoying a good cup of coffee.
Packed with inspiration
Join the knowledge theatre, get advice at Doctor Empack or follow the Innovation Route. You’ll return to your workplace full of inspiration.
Meat exhibitors like
Meet our speakers
Mark Juwet
Marc Juwet is a professor at KU Leuven and responsible for the R&D activities of L-iTL.
Caroli Buitenhuis
Caroli Buitenhuis is internationally known as an expert in the field of biobased packaging.
Wouter Smits
Wouter Smits is Managing Director at Primus Wafer Paper.
Media Partners
Come prepared
Get the most out of your visit by preparing well. Check in advance whether you want to meet a specific contact or supplier, or attend a particular session.
Tip: Bring a colleague so you can discuss your inspiration during your visit. And it’s more fun too!
Discover this year’s themes
Discover the latest trends, innovations and challenges in the packaging industry at Empack Nederland.
Sustainability
Sustainable packaging is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. It helps companies produce more efficiently and become more future-proof.
Regulations
Packaging legislation is constantly changing and influences design and production. At the trade fair, you’ll discover how to comply with regulations and seize new opportunities.
Intralogistics
Efficient intralogistics increases speed and reduces costs. It is the backbone of internal processes in the packaging industry.
AI and technology
AI and technology accelerate innovation in the packaging industry. They make processes smarter and enable data-driven decision making.
Smart packaging
Smart packaging offers more than protection: it informs and connects. This improves transparency as well as the end-user experience.
Latest news
Stay up to date with the latest developments from the sector and about Empack.
Frequently Asked Questions
The registration form for Empack will go live in early March. From then on, you can register for a visit. By subscribing to the newsletter, you will be the first to know when registration opens.
Yes, visiting Empack is free. However, pre-registration is mandatory.
Yes, Empack uses the Easyfairs NL App. Here you will find the fair map, the program and can easily schedule appointments with exhibitors and other visitors. Click here for more information about the app.
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