PACK EXPO International 2026 · October 18–21 · Chicago, IL
PACK EXPOChicago · October 18–21, 2026
Don't just exhibit. Dominate.
45,000+ packaging and processing professionals — brand owners, engineers, and procurement buyers from food, beverage, pharma, and CPG — gather at McCormick Place. Geofencing puts your brand in front of the entire show floor.
Need something custom? Contact us — we build tailored campaigns for multi-day, multi-zone strategies.
Why it works
Own the show floor.
With 45,000+ packaging engineers, CPG brand managers, supply chain executives, and procurement buyers gathered at McCormick Place for the world's largest packaging and processing event, PACK EXPO International is where purchasing decisions on packaging machinery, materials, and technology get made. Geofencing the venue puts your brand in front of every decision-maker — throughout the entire event.
Reach the engineers and brand owners who spec packaging solutionsPACK EXPO International draws 45,000+ packaging and processing professionals — packaging engineers, CPG brand managers, food and beverage manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and supply chain executives from over 40 countries. Get your brand in front of the decision-makers before your competitors do.
Stand out across the McCormick Place complexWith thousands of exhibitors competing for attention at the world's largest packaging event, geofencing ensures your brand appears everywhere attendees go — on industry, business, and news apps throughout the entire four-day show.
Drive traffic to your new packaging machinery or materials launchPACK EXPO is where brands and manufacturers evaluate new packaging formats, machinery, and materials. Pull engineering teams and procurement buyers directly to your booth to see your technology run live.
Reach every attendee across all McCormick Place hallsYour geofence covers the entire McCormick Place campus. Your ads reach every packaging professional at PACK EXPO, not just those who walk past your booth on the show floor.
Retarget packaging buyers as they finalize machinery decisionsKeep your brand visible for 30 days post-show as engineering teams and procurement buyers return to their facilities and finalize their packaging line investment decisions.
Target food and beverage brands and pharmaceutical manufacturers separatelyPACK EXPO International draws distinct audiences across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and e-commerce fulfillment. Reach each vertical with messaging tailored to their specific packaging requirements and regulatory context.
Reserve your PACK EXPO International 2026 campaign
After submitting, a member of our team will be in touch within one business day to finalize your campaign setup and billing.
No payment required today. A member of our team will contact you to finalize details and billing.
Questions? Email info@insightmedialabs.com or call 973-960-1374.
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Free · 30 minutes · Video call
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Pick a time that works and we'll take it from there.
Simple process
Up and running before the show opens
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Reserve your package
Choose your package. Fill out the form above — a member of our team will be in touch within one business day.
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Share your message & goals
Tell us your booth number, landing page, and what you want attendees to do. We help you craft the right message for each campaign phase.
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We design & launch
Our team designs all creative assets and sets up geofence zones around the venue, host hotels, and surrounding Chicago areas.
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Track your campaign live
Your dashboard updates in near real-time with impressions, audience demographics, and engagement data throughout the show.
Common questions
Everything you need to know
What exactly is geofence advertising?
Geofencing uses GPS technology to create a virtual boundary around a physical location, such as a convention center or conference meeting space. When someone enters that zone with their mobile device, they become eligible to see your ads across thousands of apps and websites — news, weather, sports, social, and more.
Who attends PACK EXPO International?
PACK EXPO International draws 45,000+ professionals from the packaging and processing industries — packaging engineers, CPG brand owners, food and beverage manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, supply chain managers, and equipment procurement buyers from over 40 countries.
How quickly can a campaign go live?
Once you reserve and provide your messaging direction, we can design, approve, and launch your campaign within 24–48 hours. For Day 1 activation at PACK EXPO International 2026, we recommend reserving at least 5 business days before the show opens.
Do I need to provide my own ad creative?
No — all creatives are included in every package. We design all necessary banner sizes and formats. You simply approve the designs before they go live. If you have existing creatives or brand assets, we're happy to use them.
How do you report on campaign performance?
You get access to a live analytics dashboard showing impressions, clicks, and CTR in real time. At the close of PACK EXPO International 2026, we provide a full post-campaign performance summary.
Can I run a campaign even if I'm not an exhibitor?
Absolutely. Geofencing is equally effective for companies attending (but not exhibiting) who want to increase brand awareness, schedule meetings, or recruit talent at the show.
What happens after I submit the form?
A member of the Insight Media Labs team will contact you within one business day to review your goals, confirm creative direction, and complete billing. We keep the process simple — most campaigns are set up in a single call.
