interpack China 2026 Returns to Shanghai with 970+ Exhibitors

10 July 2026: interpack China 2026 will return to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from November 16 to 18, with organisers projecting more than 970 exhibitors across over 70,000 square metres.

Formerly known as Shanghai World of Packaging (SWOP), the event is now positioned as interpack China, a member of the interpack alliance. Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. will jointly organise the show, which is expected to attract more than 47,000 professional visitors from China and overseas.

At a Glance ….
– Dates: November 16-18, 2026
– Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai
– Scale: over 70,000 square metres
– Exhibitors: approximately 970+
– Expected visitors: over 47,000

The exhibition will cover processing and packaging machinery for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and non-food consumer goods. It will also feature packaging materials, finished packaging products, components, printing, logistics packaging, design and supporting services.

A major focus for the 2026 edition will be smarter and greener production. The Intelligent Packaging Zone will highlight automation, AI-related applications, IoT, traceability and flexible production lines. The Green Power zone will focus on sustainable packaging materials, circular packaging and low-carbon technologies.

Organisers are also bringing back the Packaging Products & Materials Hall to connect material suppliers with FMCG brands and packaging buyers. Alongside the show floor, the programme will include the International Green Packaging Development Summit and the Save Food (China) Forum on November 16, covering topics such as food preservation packaging, supply-chain loss reduction and lightweight circular packaging.

For packaging suppliers and brand owners, the show is being framed as a procurement and technology platform rather than a simple display event.

The event builds on swop 2025, which organisers said drew 43,090 trade visitors from 122 countries and regions. For 2026, interpack China is adding stronger business matchmaking, including tailored buyer routes, guided booth introductions and meeting support for international buyers with procurement interest.

Visitor pre-registration is already open. Professional groups of five or more can apply for VIP benefits, while larger groups may receive fast-track entry, shuttle support, business matchmaking, a group reception desk, lunch and a digital show catalogue. Group registration closes on November 2, 2026.

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