The Southeast’s New Packaging Powerhouse
PACK EXPO Southeast, the newest addition to the PMMI portfolio of packaging and processing trade shows, is set to return to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from April 12-14, 2027. After a highly successful debut in March 2025, the biennial event has quickly established itself as a must-attend gathering for the region’s rapidly expanding manufacturing corridor.
A Strong Inaugural Debut
The inaugural edition of PACK EXPO Southeast exceeded expectations, bringing together 6,700 attendees and 2,800 exhibitor personnel—totaling 9,500 industry professionals—across 504 exhibiting companies. The exhibit floor, spanning 115,000 net square feet, sold out before the show even opened, demonstrating the pent-up demand for a major packaging event in the region.
Reaching a New Audience
PACK EXPO Southeast distinguishes itself by targeting the Southeast’s booming manufacturing corridor, including Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and surrounding states. These areas have become major hubs for automotive, food and beverage, and life sciences companies—many of which would not otherwise travel to Philadelphia or Las Vegas for a packaging show.
A significant portion of the Southeast crowd consists of first-time Pack Expo attendees—buyers who had never engaged with the broader PMMI ecosystem before. For exhibitors, this translates to access to genuine new prospects, not just territory overlap with other shows. Major regional anchor brands, such as The Coca-Cola Company headquartered in Atlanta, had team members at the inaugural show, with similar representation expected in 2027.
Industry Focus
PACK EXPO Southeast serves a diverse range of industries that have heavily invested in Southeast manufacturing, including:
- Regional CPG and life sciences manufacturers
- Food and beverage processors
- Automotive packagers
- Companies from industries driving the region’s manufacturing growth
Why Attend
For packaging and processing professionals in the Southeast, PACK EXPO Southeast offers an accessible gateway to the latest innovations without the travel burden of national shows. The event contains everything expected from the PACK EXPO brand but with a regional focus tailored to the specific needs of companies in the Southeast. As a biennial event, it provides a regular cadence for the industry to connect, discover new technologies, and build relationships that drive business forward.