WEPACK 2026, the global packaging industry’s flagship event, will take place at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an) from 15-17 April 2026. As the premier platform for the paper packaging industry chain, WEPACK 2026 will cover an exhibition area of 1,20,000 square metres, bringing together over 1,500 exhibitors, welcoming more than 1,00,000 professional visitors, and hosting upwards of 30 high-level forums, all designed to underscore the strategic value of paper packaging across the industry value chain.
Eight Concurrent Shows, InnoLabel Expo Makes Debut
WEPACK 2026 will once again feature eight concurrent exhibitions, providing a comprehensive view of the global packaging ecosystem. The shows will cover core segments including paper, corrugated, folding cartons, digital printing, food packaging, and labelling. InnoLabel Expo will make its debut, bringing fresh momentum to cross-industry integration between the labelling and paper packaging sectors. Innovative label technologies combined with paper packaging – particularly in functionality, security, and sustainability – are expected to become new growth drivers for the industry.
Green Industry (Carbon Neutrality) Service Special Demonstration Zone
Driven by the global ‘dual carbon’ goals and the rising ESG momentum, the packaging industry is undergoing a transformative shift from traditional manufacturing to green, low-carbon, and intelligent production. As the world’s leading integrated packaging industry platform with strong resource integration capabilities, WEPACK proudly launches the ‘Green Industry (Carbon Neutrality) Service Special Demonstration Zone’, bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, technology innovators, and brand owners to build a systematic platform for showcasing and implementing sustainable packaging solutions.
Co-initiated by RX and the Green Industry Development Center of the Shanghai Services Federation, the special zone focuses on ‘display + matchmaking + services + conversion’ to establish an exemplary global benchmark for green manufacturing and industrial collaboration. It aims to empower Chinese packaging enterprises gain an ESG competitive advantage and achieve leap-forward progress in sustainable development.
30+ High-Level Forums for Knowledge Exchange
Alongside the exhibition, WEPACK 2026 will host over 30 conferences and forums addressing topics such as global pulp and paper market trends, sustainable development, digitalisation and smart manufacturing, and the future of labels. Industry leaders – including brand owners, packaging manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and policy experts – will gather to share insights and best practices, offering forward-looking perspectives for decision-makers across the value chain.
As the global barometer of the paper packaging industry, WEPACK 2026 will bring together world-class resources and innovations, creating a premier platform for trade, dialogue, and collaboration. The three-day event will unfold as the meeting point for the global packaging community – an unmissable occasion to witness the new future of the paper packaging value chain.
