PACK EXPO International offers invaluable networking opportunities with events such as PACK gives BACK™, the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast, and the Young Professionals Networking Reception.

Herndon, Va.; Aug. 8, 2024 - PACK EXPO International 2024 (Nov. 3-6, McCormick Place, Chicago) is gearing up to offer invaluable networking opportunities that promise to connect over 45,000 packaging and processing professionals. Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, this flagship event will host a variety of activities designed to foster connections and inspire innovation across the industry.

Networking and Special Events at PACK EXPO International 2024
PACK gives BACK™: Comedian Nate Bargatze, hailed as "The Nicest Man in Stand-Up" by The Atlantic Magazine, will headline this year's PACK gives BACK™ event, with Rockwell Automation as the Title Sponsor. Scheduled for Monday, Nov. 4, at the Lakeside Center's Arie Crown Theater, the evening will commence with a pre-show networking event followed by Bargatze's performance. Tickets are $95 each, with a special offer: buy nine, get one free. All proceeds will support the PMMI Foundation, which furthers packaging and processing education throughout North America.
Young Professionals Networking Reception: Immediately following PACK gives BACK™ on Monday, Nov. 4, PMMI's Young Professionals Network will host a networking reception at Flight Club Chicago. This event, sponsored by Beckhoff Automation LLC, provides a platform for emerging leaders in the industry to network and exchange ideas in a dynamic setting.
Packaging & Processing Women's Leadership Network Breakfast: On Tuesday, Nov. 5, this popular breakfast will feature Lisa Sun, founder & CEO of retail brand and lifestyle company GRAVITAS. Sun will share her inspiring story, providing data-driven insights and practical tips to help motivate all in attendance to step up and stand out. Breakfast sponsors include BW Packaging, Emerson, ID Technology, Morrison Container Handling Solutions, Plexpack Corp., Schneider Electric, Septimatech Group Inc., and Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC.
A Hub for Industry Connection: PACK EXPO International will transform more than 1.3 million net square feet of exhibit space into a vibrant hub for professionals seeking to connect. Exhibitor and member lounges, sponsored by Lenze Americas, industry-specific pavilions, and special association events such as the Cold Pressure Council Annual Conference and the F4SS Fall Connect will offer packaging and processing professionals valued meeting and collaboration venues.
Additional networking opportunities include the Confectionery Industry Reception, hosted by the National Confectioners Association and held in the Candy Bar Lounge, sponsored by Syntegon Packaging Technology; the First-Time Attendee Breakfast, sponsored by ProMach; and Industry Meets at PACK EXPO, featuring numerous events and meetings held by PMMI partner associations.
"PACK EXPO International uniquely brings together the entire spectrum of the packaging and processing community. With more than 2,500 exhibitors and 45,000 attendees representing over 40 vertical markets, it is the premier event for packaging and processing professionals looking to innovate and make valuable industry connections," says Laura Thompson, vice president of Trade Shows, PMMI.
Stay connected: For more information on networking and special events, visit here. To register for PACK EXPO International visit packexpointernational.com.



About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents more than 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components, and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media, and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of packaging and processing to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East, PACK EXPO Southeast, EXPO PACK México, and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing year-round through brands including Packaging World, ProFood World, Healthcare Packaging, OEM, Contract Manufacturing and Packaging, and Mundo EXPO PACK. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market, and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.

Learn more at pmmi.org and packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.