With strong backing from the international metal packaging industry, all signs point to growth at Metpack: following a record-breaking 2026 edition with more visitors, more exhibitors and more exhibition space, the upcoming edition of the world’s leading trade fair will take place from 12 to 15 June 2029 with a new hall layout.
Metpack will then occupy Exhibition Halls 5, 6, 7 and 8 at Messe Essen for the first time. Over 80 per cent of the stand space has already been booked – a strong commitment from the industry to its leading platform for metal packaging.
“Metpack is the place where the entire international metal packaging industry comes together. The high rate of rebooking immediately following the last event, the strong international market penetration and the outstanding satisfaction ratings all demonstrate that Metpack in Essen is the industry’s key platform – focused, investment-driven and recognized worldwide,” says Oliver P Kuhrt, CEO of Messe Essen.
New hall layout creates space for growth
For the upcoming edition, Metpack is moving to the eastern part of the exhibition centre and will, for the first time, occupy Halls 5, 6, 7 and 8. The modern, spacious glass foyer will serve as the representative main entrance and exit area to the world’s leading trade fair. The light-filled halls offer ideal conditions for this demanding, highly specialised trade fair, featuring large-scale machinery, complex set-up and dismantling operations, and the movement of goods on an international scale.
“With the new hall layout, we are laying the foundations for further growth and giving Metpack the space it needs as the leading investment and technology trade fair for the metal packaging industry in Essen,” adds Christina Kleinpaß, Metpack’s project manager
Top marks for Metpack 2026
The survey results from Metpack 2026 confirm the event’s high relevance to the industry: 89% of trade visitors regard Metpack as the industry’s meeting place, whilst 87% consider it a platform for innovation. There is also strong support among exhibitors: 83% attest to its positive image and reputation.
Metpack 2026 also impressed with its high level of international participation. 85.5% of the exhibiting companies surveyed came from abroad; among visitors, the figure was 81 percent. The decision making authority of the trade visitors was also particularly strong: 88 percent of visitors have purchasing or procurement responsibilities. The average order value stood at around 750,000 euros, once again exceeding the figure from the previous event. As a result, Metpack stands not only for networking and a market overview, but above all for concrete business opportunities in an industry ready to invest.
Successful Tuesday-to-Friday format to continue
The event duration introduced for Metpack 2026 has proved its worth and will be retained following the very positive feedback. Metpack 2029 will once again take place from Tuesday to Friday. Messe Essen is thus opting for a compact, efficient schedule that meets the needs of international trade visitors and exhibiting companies.
The ‘Talk in a Can’ forum format, introduced in 2026, will also be continued and further developed. The format complements the exhibition with practical market insights, expert input, product innovations and networking opportunities, thereby reinforcing Metpack’s character as a focused working and innovation platform for the metal packaging industry.
