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2026 SPEAKER LINEUP
WHAT'S ON AT LONDON PACKAGING WEEK
INNOVATION AWARDS
Created by brands, for brands, the awards (sponsored by Nuon) celebrate the UK’s most outstanding packs.
📍 Finalist Showcase: Stand C92
🏆 Awards Ceremony: 17 Sept, 12:30pm – Luxury Stage
🥂 Followed by: Networking drinks
THE DESIGN HUB
NEW
Powered by Pentawards, the Design Hub is a dedicated space for packaging design, bringing together creatives, brands and innovators to explore ideas, discover materials, and connect.
DISCOVERY THEATRE
NEW
Hear from start-ups, SMEs, and suppliers introducing breakthrough technologies like AI and smart packaging. The Discovery Theatre brings emerging ideas to the stage, offering perspectives that spark new thinking and reveal what’s on the horizon.
📍 Stand G110
INNOVATION GALLERY
NEW
Explore the Innovation Gallery and discover the latest packaging innovations and standout designs shaping the industry. Join twice-daily guided tours and get inspired by shortlisted products.
📍Stand D104
🏆 Winners Announced: 17 Sept, 1:45pm – FMCG Stage
START-UP ZONE
NEW
Discover the future of packaging in the Start-Up Zone – a dedicated space for emerging companies bringing fresh thinking, new technologies, and alternative approaches to the industry.
PODCAST STUDIO
NEW
Step into the Podcast Studio – an intimate space to hear top podcasters share candid conversations and fresh perspectives from the people shaping packaging.
📍 Stand J100
BEST OF BRITISH GALLERY
This year, Pentawards returns with a standout showcase of design excellence. Explore the 2026 shortlisted packaging designs.
📍 Stand K110
PACKUK
Get expert guidance on navigating packaging regulations and your compliance questions. Meet the team at their stand or hear their latest insights across two speaking sessions.
📍 Stand C54
🎤 Speaking sessions: FMCG Stage
220+ SUPPLIERS
Source sustainable primary and secondary packaging, discover breakthrough innovations for your next launch, and explore creative, technical solutions shaping the future of packaging.
TALKS PROGRAMME
PRESS LUNCH BRIEFING
NEW
An informal lunch briefing for press to introduce the 2026 show, including key highlights, new features, products, exhibitors, content, and speakers. Get in touch to secure your press pass.
WOMEN IN PACKAGING MEETUP
NEW
DISCOVERY TRAIL
NEW
Discovery is everything. Explore the show, collect stamps and uncover industry trade secrets along the way. Complete the trail to unlock a drinks token and raise a glass to your discoveries.
🗺️ Discovery Trail: Explore the show floor
🥂 Complete the trail: Claim your drinks token
RELAX & RECHARGE
NEW
Take a moment to relax and recharge away from the show floor. Charge your phone, catch up on work or simply take a well-earned break before getting back to the action.
📍Stand C110
OGYRE - SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE PARTNER
NEW
Meet OGYRE, our charity partner on a mission to clean the ocean and tackle plastic waste. Discover their work and learn how you can help make a positive impact.
📍Stand C110
PACK & SCOOP
NEW
PACK & SCOOP has landed at London Packaging Week! 🍦Need a little pick-me-up while discovering the latest in packaging?
Come and find our PACK & SCOOP ice cream van on the show floor and grab yourself an ice cream.
Because discovery is better with a scoop
📍Stand E104
Networking drinks
THE INNER CIRCLE BAR
NEW
Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink at the Inner Circle Bar, sponsored by Ecosurety. The perfect place to network with suppliers, catch up with colleagues or take a break from the show.
📍Stand B60
FIRST TIMERS NETWORKING DRINKS
NEW
New to London Packaging Week? Join fellow first-time visitors for a relaxed meet-up and make new connections.
🕒16 Sept, 3pm
📍Inner Circle Bar: Stand B60
DESIGN NETWORKING DRINKS
Meet fellow creatives and design professionals at the Design Networking Drinks. Join us at 4pm on Day 1 to connect, share ideas and unwind with the design community.
🕒16 Sept, 4pm
📍 Pentawards Stand: K100
JAMES CROPPER HAPPY HOUR
NEW
Join James Cropper for Happy Hour and be among the first to watch the exclusive trailer for The Last Mill Standing. Enjoy a drink, connect with fellow packaging professionals, and discover the story behind one of the UK’s last specialist paper mills.
🕒16 Sept, 1pm
📍 Stand H24
CROXSONS HAPPY HOUR
NEW
Raise a glass with Croxsons at Happy Hour! Celebrate the launch of Sovereign, the first British-made sparkling wine bottle, and be among the first to hear about an exciting new collaboration. Enjoy a drink, meet the team and network with industry peers.
🕒16 Sept, 2pm
📍 Stand F90
EXHIBITOR NETWORKING DRINKS
Join fellow exhibitors and their guests for networking drinks – a relaxed opportunity to connect, catch up and unwind with the wider packaging community.
🕒16 Sept, 5–7pm
📍Inner Circle Bar: Stand B60
MEET TOP BRANDS
