Empack Madrid: Spain Packaging Exhibition
foodmachtech | 2026-11-11 | 1357
Empack Madrid is one of the most influential annual packaging industry trade shows in Southern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula, organized by the global exhibition organizer Easyfairs. Closely aligned with European packaging regulatory updates and the Industry 4.0 movement, the exhibition is rooted in Spain while deeply extending its reach into Southern European and Latin American markets. It is positioned as a professional benchmark for packaging innovation and sustainable development.
The 2026 edition will be held from November 11 to 12 at IFEMA Madrid. Centered around the core theme "The Future of Packaging," the event will focus on four key areas: sustainable eco-friendly materials, smart automation and end-of-line packaging, industrial coding and digital labelling, as well as high-efficiency packaging processes integrated with supply chain solutions.
Exhibition Name: Empack Madrid (Spain Packaging Exhibition)
Dates: November 11 – November 12, 2026
Venue: IFEMA Madrid (International Exhibition Center)
Product Scope
| Core Exhibition Zone | Key Exhibit Content |
|---|---|
| Packaging Machinery & Technology | Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) equipment, secondary & outer packaging machinery, robotic & automated packaging lines, inspection & quality control instruments |
| Packaging Materials & Sustainable Solutions | Recyclable materials, bio-based & biodegradable plastics, paper & paperboard packaging, plastic reduction alternatives, innovative high-barrier materials |
| Labelling, Coding & Industrial Printing | Industrial labelling machines, coding & RFID systems, digital printing equipment, anti-counterfeiting & traceability technologies |
| Logistics, Warehousing & End-of-Line Processing | Palletizing & stretch wrapping systems, industrial packaging containers, supply chain logistics solutions, industrial material handling & warehouse equipment |
Concurrent Events
Authoritative Industry Seminars & Conferences
The venue features two dedicated conference theatres focusing on regulatory compliance and technological implementation:
- Sala Empack / Packaging Innovation & Sustainability Summit: Co-organized with the Spanish National Packaging Research Center (ITENE) and the Spanish Packaging Technology Platform (Packnet). Key topics focus on the latest implementation details of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU PPWR), mono-material recycling technologies, and corporate carbon footprint reduction strategies.
- Sala Packaging & Automation / Smart End-of-Line & Automation Forum: Spearheaded by industry experts, focusing on the integration of industrial robots in secondary packaging and end-of-line palletizing, AI-powered vision quality inspection, digital twin applications on packaging lines, and full-process traceability systems based on RFID and QR codes.
Guided Innovation Tours
Led by professional advisors, daily 1-hour thematic Live Tours guide attendees through key innovation routes:
- Sustainability & Circularity Tour: Direct site visits to booths showcasing biodegradable plastics, paper-based alternative packaging, lightweighting designs, and reusable packaging systems.
- Smart Automation & Labelling Tour: Route covers flexible packaging robots, high-speed labelling and coding machinery, smart vision inspection equipment, and integrated end-of-line palletizing systems.
Innovation Showcase Area
Featuring the Expo Pentawards, showcasing winning entries from the prestigious global packaging design awards. The area presents breakthrough structural and graphic packaging designs across sectors like food & beverage and FMCG, exploring optimal balances between commercial aesthetics and eco-friendly design.
Note: The information above is compiled from public industry announcements. Final schedules and exhibit details are subject to change as confirmed by the organizers.
