We look forward to welcoming your team to Chicago this October after a 4-year hiatus from this flagship PACK EXPO event.

While time is on your side to prepare for the show, we encourage you to get started early to get the most out of your booth space investment and to enjoy cost savings. Below are some things you can start now!

Booth Personnel Registration - register your team for exhibitor badges by September 16, 2022 and pay no registration fee. You can register as many booth personnel as you would like for free by this date. After September 16, each registration will incur a $15 fee per badge. 

Lead Retrieval Solutions - enjoy maximum savings on lead retrieval (badge scanner) solutions when you order early. Place and pay for your order by August 4, 2022 to secure the early bird rate. Click here to view available packages and pricing.

Hotel Accommodations -  book your hotel rooms through the official hotel reservation office, Expovision, to take advantage of special rates. Enjoy complimentary shuttle bus service between official PACK EXPO hotels and McCormick Place. If you need assistance with making your reservation, please contact Expovision at packexpohotels@expovision.com. 

The Exhibitor Service Manual will be launching in early May and you will be notified by PACK EXPO Services when it is available.

Expand your reach and get in front of potential customers by speaking on one of our targeted educational stages at PACK EXPO International 2022.

The first review period deadline for all abstracts is Monday, May 9, 2022. All abstracts submitted will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts who will choose presentations via a competitive vetting process. Don't miss your opportunity to make a splash at PACK EXPO International this year!

PACK to the Future will make its Chicago debut at PACK EXPO International (October 23 – 26, 2022) and we need your help! Do you have any historic machinery or artifacts to include in this exciting show floor destination? 

The exhibit premiered at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021 and received enthusiastic support from participating OEMs, speakers and attendees who learned about the dynamic history of the packaging and processing industry and the trends shaping the future.

PACK to the Future is extensively promoted both pre-show and on-site and will be a great opportunity to showcase your company and your contribution to the history of the industry.

If you have historic machinery or artifacts that your company is willing to ship PACK EXPO International to be included in the PACK to the Future exhibit, please complete this survey by May 11. Please note: All submissions are subject to review and approval by Show Management and selected companies will be notified. If you have already committed a machine or artifact for PACK to the Future, you do not need to complete the survey.

Please contact Krista DeBrosse at kdebrosse@pmmi.org or 571.612.3215 with questions. 

Exhibitors have been assigned a target date and time for move-in (installation), and move-out (dismantling) of display material, equipment, and machinery. It is important that you are aware of your assigned day and time for both move-in and move-out and that you make your travel arrangements accordingly. 

*A recent update was made to the target move-in assignments for exhibitors in the South Hall assigned to move-in on Monday, October 17. If you have a booth reserved in the South Hall and are assigned a target move-in on this date, please review the new target times. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your schedule move-in and move-out assignment, please contact Show Management at expo@pmmi.org or 571.612.3200.

Show Management has recently heard from several PACK EXPO exhibitors who have been solicited from vendors who are NOT affiliated with PMMI or PACK EXPO. At the bottom of this email, you will find the list of official vendors for PACK EXPO International 2022 along with their contact information. Please use caution when working with any vendor that is not directly affiliated with PMMI or PACK EXPO. Any email coming from an official vendor will contain this logo below.

Should you receive any questionable email communications or phone calls pertaining to any PACK EXPO event, including offers for any attendee list, please contact Show Management at expo@pmmi.org. 

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend EXHIBITORLIVE, the Professional Development Conference for Trade Show and Corporate Event Marketers. As an official partner of Exhibitor Media Group, we will be awarding three scholarships to attend EXHIBITORLIVE (a $2,195 value – airfare and hotel are not included.) As an exhibitor at PACK EXPO International 2022, you are eligible to apply.

The conference will take place June 20-23 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. To be considered for this scholarship, please complete the form at the link below. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is Friday, May 6, 2022.

Even if you are not one of the 3 individuals selected for the scholarship to attend EXHIBITORLIVE, you can still receive a 10% when registering by using the special promotion code PMMI10 at checkout. To access additional resources from EXHIBITOR, including a complimentary subscription to EXHIBITOR Magazine, click here. 

While planning for the show, attendees utilize the online exhibitor directory to plan which exhibitors they are going to visit. Ensure you are found and noticed by updating your company description, product categories, and the vertical markets you serve – all of which can be done from the exhibitor dashboard. Refer to the step-by-step guide we’ve created as you populate and update your online showroom. 

To get started, click the button below to access the login page for the exhibitor dashboard. Your Exhibitor ID and Password can be found at the top of this email. If you are the primary contact for more than one exhibiting company and need the credentials for another exhibitor, please email Show Management at expo@pmmi.org to request those credentials.

Upgrade your online showroom and stand out to attendees with increased exposure. New features include digital business cards, updated product gallery, and product search. Explore available upgrade packages and take your investment to the next level today!

Get your brand in front of attendees now! The time is here to secure an exclusive PACK EXPO International 2022 sponsorship opportunity. From digital and printed sponsorship and advertising opportunities to on-site, EXPO-wide sponsorships, there are a number of ways to take your investment in booth space to the next level. Sponsorships can increase booth traffic by 104%*, generating more traffic, more leads, and more value for your marketing dollar. 

*Study conducted by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research

For detailed information on sponsorship options and custom packages, contact Wendy Moore, trade show sales manager, at wmoore@pmmi.org or 571.612.3185.

PACK gives BACK is returning this October in a big way! Rock out to legendary STYX after a big networking reception. Join colleagues for a good time and a great cause - proceeds from our annual networking event will benefit the PMMI Education Foundation. 

The event will take place Monday, October 24 at McCormick Place in the West Building starting with a reception at 4:30 pm and the performance at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $95 each and include beer, wine, light hors d'oeuvres and the performance. Purchase tickets either during the registration process or by logging back into your registration record. 

If you have any questions or need help purchasing tickets, please contact Show Management at expo@pmmi.org.

Wendy Moore

☎︎  571.612.3185

@  wmoore@pmmi.org

PMMI Media Group
Wendy Sawtell

☎︎  847.784.0520

@  wsawtell@pmmimediagroup.org

Nvytes

☎︎  949.545.8839

@  packexpo@nvytes.com

PACK EXPO Services

☎︎  972.751.9400

Expovision

☎︎  866.523.0977

@  packexpohotels@expovision.com

Convention Data Services (CDS)

☎︎  800.951.9830

@  packexpo@xpressreg.net

Finn Partners

Christina Wilcox

☎︎  212.529.4811

@  cwilcox@finnpartners.com