Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg: packaging industry meets for industry summit

From 23 to 25 September 2025, Nuremberg will once again become the central meeting place for the European packaging industry. With around 1,400 exhibitors and a broad-based specialist programme, Fachpack brings together companies, research institutions and industry experts. The trade fair sees itself as a platform for exchange, orientation and concrete solutions in an industry that needs to reposition itself under the pressure of regulatory requirements, changing market demands and technological developments. Fachpack 2025 clearly shows that packaging has long been more than just a wrapper. Topics such as sustainability, resource efficiency and digitalisation shape the discussions, as do economic aspects and practical feasibility. Nuremberg will once again be the venue for industry dialogue and discussions on future strategies.

Packaging in transition: focus on transformation and innovation

This year's Fachpack trade fair will focus on the theme of ‘Transition in Packaging’, addressing the fundamental changes taking place in the packaging industry. Spanning eleven exhibition halls, the event covers the entire value chain – from packaging materials and packaging technology to printing and finishing to intralogistics and automation. The focus is on solutions that aim to bridge the gap between ecological requirements and economic reality. Recyclable materials, mono-plastics, paper-based alternatives and new composite solutions will be presented, as will digital tools for optimising production and supply chains. Fachpack thus showcases not only trends, but also concrete approaches to implementing transformation in practice.

Industry dialogues, forums and knowledge transfer

A central element of Fachpack 2025 are the accompanying forum formats. The PACKBOX and INNOVATIONBOX focus on current topics such as artificial intelligence in packaging development, the circular economy and regulatory frameworks. Experts from industry, science and associations discuss new requirements and solutions here. The dialogue-oriented nature of the trade fair is deliberately reinforced. Many companies use Fachpack not only to present their products, but also as a place to exchange ideas about common challenges. Questions about the implementation of EU regulations, recycling quotas or material availability are openly discussed. The trade fair thus acts as a mirror of the industry and as a place where different perspectives come together.

New formats and a strong platform for networking

With new and established formats, Fachpack underlines its role as a platform for innovation and networking. The ‘Alternative Packaging Solutions’ pavilion focuses on materials and concepts that go beyond traditional packaging approaches. The ‘Women4Packaging’ networking event promotes the exchange of ideas between specialists and managers and sets an example for diversity in the industry. The ‘Young Innovators’ joint stand offers young companies and start-ups a stage to present new ideas and technologies. The programme is complemented by STUDENT DAY, which specifically addresses young talent and connects companies with students and graduates. In this way, Fachpack also addresses the shortage of skilled workers that affects many areas of the packaging industry.

Synergies with related industries

Parallel to Fachpack, POWTECH TECHNOPHARM, a complementary trade fair for the processing of powders and liquids, will take place. This thematic proximity is highly relevant for numerous exhibitors and visitors, especially from the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The combination of both events creates additional synergies and broadens the professional horizons of trade fair visitors. The combination of packaging, process and process engineering makes Nuremberg an important meeting place for packaging-intensive industries. Trade visitors can find out about complete value chains and gain new ideas for their own production processes.

Shaping the future in the heart of Europe

Trade visitors from sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, non-food and industrial goods can expect a compact yet content-rich leading trade fair in Nuremberg. Fachpack 2025 is positioning itself as a practice-oriented event with international appeal, addressing current packaging trends as well as long-term developments. With its focus on industry dialogue, innovation and concrete solutions, Fachpack remains a strategic pacemaker for the packaging industry. It offers guidance in a dynamic market environment and shows how packaging trends, regulatory requirements and economic interests can be combined.