As global ecological challenges intensify, sustainability has become the defining movement of our time. The packaging industry, a sector central to daily life with a significant environmental footprint, is at a critical crossroads of green transformation. Driven by rising consumer eco-consciousness, tightening government regulations, and rigorous international carbon mandates, the packaging industry is accelerating its shift toward a green, low-carbon, and circular economy.
Against this backdrop, Interpack China 2026 will return to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from 16–18 November 2026. Highlighting its commitment to sustainable growth, the exhibition will once again partner with the World Packaging Organization (WPO) to host a high-level International Green Packaging Development Summit, providing a premier global platform for industry leaders to shape a sustainable future.
Global green packaging exchange
Coinciding with the WPO Board Meeting in late 2026, the International Green Packaging Development Summit—organized by the China National Export Commodities Packaging Research Institute (CEPI)—will take place during the exhibition. The forum is designed to align with global decarbonization trends, implementing China’s national “Dual Carbon” strategy and industrial policy directives for green packaging.
It aims to establish a high-end platform for global synergy across policy, standards, technology, and industrial innovation. By pooling international expertise and sharing global best practices, advanced standards, and cutting-edge technologies, the summit will provide a valuable reference framework and practical pathways for the industry’s green transition, supporting the realization of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.
The summit is expected to draw approximately 300 delegates, including representatives from the WPO, the China Packaging Federation, and the National Technical Committee on Packaging Standardization, alongside key industry stakeholders. International experts will account for roughly 10% of the attendees, joined by officials from regulatory bodies, research institutes, and academia.
Discussions will cover a broad spectrum of sustainability verticals, including: global sustainability frameworks and green packaging assessment; brand-owner requirements for eco-friendly materials; sustainable packaging solutions for the catering and takeaway sectors; and the evolution of smart packaging and the packaging supply chain.
Global industry giants such as Nestlé, Coca-Cola, Yili, and Fenjiu have been invited to share their green procurement strategies, technological trends, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. These sessions will offer attendees first-hand industry insights and actionable experience from the forefront of the green packaging movement.
Bridging global packaging resources
The global packaging community is preparing for the highly anticipated return of interpack this May in Düsseldorf, Germany. As a premier hub for the international packaging sector, interpack China will lead a distinguished delegation of premium exhibitors to the event, showcasing the innovative strength of China’s packaging industry on the world stage. This elite group includes industry leaders such as Weide, Eiahe, Acepack, BHI, Eelemotion, Yilong, Earflap, Mittiway, Zenbo, Newsmart, and Huitong. These companies will present their latest advancements in intelligent packaging equipment, sustainable materials, and automated manufacturing solutions, fully demonstrating the innovative prowess and robust competitiveness of China’s packaging industry on the global stage.
Leveraging Interpack’s extensive global network, interpack China is proudly debuting two original flagship series, “Packaging Explorer” and “Global Packaging Perspectives.” These programs are designed to serve as professional conduits, bridging the gap between domestic and international markets through high-value industry content. “Packaging Explorer” features in-depth interviews with Chinese exhibitors expanding into international markets.
It focuses on cutting-edge R&D, product breakthroughs, and localized strategies, sharing the practical experience and core advantages of companies successfully navigating global expansion. Designed to offer a global viewpoint, “Global Packaging Perspectives” analyzes international market trends and regional demand shifts. By providing sharp insights into overseas dynamics, the series helps domestic companies identify new commercial opportunities and overcome the challenges of cross-border operations.
In coordination with its global network, Interpack China is already building momentum for its upcoming domestic exhibition in Shanghai (16–18 November 2026). The team is actively engaging with qualified international buyers and procurement professionals to facilitate high-efficiency B2B matchmaking and foster meaningful cooperation between Chinese and international enterprises.
By championing a strategy of “Global Integration and International Outreach,” interpack China continues to solidify its role as a world-class professional platform. Through these initiatives, interpack China provides the entire packaging value chain with a diverse, efficient, and mutually beneficial ecosystem, empowering industry partners to capture global opportunities and achieve sustainable, high-quality growth.
As a member of the Interpack alliance, Interpack China deeply explores cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, intelligent / automated / digital packaging, sustainable / personalized / lightweight packaging, processing and packaging machinery, innovative materials and products, components, printed labels, and packaging design.
With a scale of over 70,000 square meters, Interpack China 2026 will present innovative products and technologies from approximately 970+ global leading enterprises in a one-stop platform. It is expected to bring together over 47,000 professional visitors from home and abroad, jointly driving the packaging industry toward an efficient, green, and intelligent future!
