London Packaging Week prepares to open

On Wednesday and Thursday (October 15^th and 16^th), London Packaging Week will return to the Excel venue in London, with over 200 suppliers set to showcase the latest solutions in the market.

The exhibition, which reported “unprecedented demand” for visitor passes ahead of its return, aims to unite leaders across the luxury, drinks, beauty, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors, with its declared goal being “to shape the next generation of packaging.”

Exhibiting brands at the event include Amcor, Allpack, Micro Delta, James Cropper, Favini, Fedrigoni, Seismo Packaging, Sun Branding, Leonhard Kurz, and Movopack.

Returning highlights include a Supplier Gallery featuring ten packaging projects considered to represent cutting-edge innovation within the industry.

London Packaging Week 2026 will also play host to the annual Innovation Awards, which celebrate sustainable and design-led packaging breakthroughs from brands. Winners of the awards will be announced at a ceremony on October 16^th.

Attendees can connect and collaborate across four verticals – Luxury, Beauty, Premium Drinks, and FMCG – with over 85 thought leaders speaking at the event. Highlights include automotive designer Frank Stephenson, Kevin Marshall from Microsoft, and senior packaging leaders from Nestlé, Marks & Spencer, L’Oréal, and Diageo.

Guest speaker events also include a flagship government-led session on October 15^th, which will bring together Defra, PackUK, and the Food & Drink Federation to explore how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), and packaging reforms are transforming UK recycling.

Attendees can additionally access one-to-one guidance at the Defra and PackUK clinic, where they can gain insight into regulatory changes and strategic opportunities.

A number of global brands will reportedly be in attendance including Amazon, Disney, and Universal Music Group, as well as UK brands including Harrods, Jo Malone, Burberry, Molton Brown, Fortnum & Mason, L’Occitane, Astrid & Miyu, and John Lewis.

Speaking about the 2026 event, Josh Brooks, divisional director of Packaging at Easyfairs, says: “London Packaging Week is where design, innovation, and policy collide.

“With a sold-out show floor of over 200 suppliers, this year’s event promises inspiration, insight, and connections – from groundbreaking materials to visionary ideas shaping packaging today. Whether you’re seeking sustainable solutions, creative inspiration, or regulatory guidance, this is the place to be.”