15,000 visitors and more than 600 exhibitors are listed on the Responsible Packaging Expo 2026 profile, which returns to take place at ExCeL London on 29 and 30 September. For brands and sustainable packaging suppliers, that concentration of commercial activity has practical implications: preparing a contact schedule and measurable demonstration materials.
Dates and venue in London
Responsible Packaging Expo 2026 takes place on 29 and 30 September 2026 at ExCeL London. The venue is listed in official communications as the show’s location and hosts the exhibition stands, demonstration areas and content rooms.
Key event figures
The organisers report more than 15,000 attendees and around 600 exhibitors. The programme includes 200 seminars and exceeds 60 hours of content, making the show an intense concentration of presentations, case studies and technical developments in packaging sustainability.
Exhibitor profile and represented sectors
The exhibitor list includes manufacturers of compostable materials, recycling companies, cardboard converters and suppliers of packaging solutions for food and retail. Among the exhibitors are companies specialised in biopolymers, PET recycling and packaging suppliers for foodservice, placing the offering at the intersection of packaging, sustainability and product logistics.
How to prepare prospecting at Responsible Packaging Expo 2026
- Segment targets by use case
- Identify which buyer personas in your market will benefit most from your proposition: food brands, delivery operators or retailers. Prioritise meetings with purchasing managers.
- Compact demonstration materials
- Bring physical samples optimised for size and weight. Prepare quick demonstrations that show shelf life, recyclability or compostability depending on your proposition.
- Meetings with objectives and metrics
- Schedule short meetings and set an objective for each: obtain a sample request, close a pilot trial or coordinate a technical meeting post-event.
- Sales messages focused on decision
- Translate technical advantages into purchasing impacts: cost per recycled unit, logistical savings from optimised formats or regulatory compliance.
- Immediate follow-up
- Design a follow-up flow for the 7 days after the event with clear technical proposals and commercial terms.
These actions apply both to exhibitors seeking leads and to buyers who want to map suppliers in a short time.
Program and professional content
The announced programme includes more than 200 seminars and 60 hours of content. The training offering covers practical cases of materials, presentations of new products and technical debates on the circular economy applied to packaging. For those preparing their agenda, prioritising sessions with use cases and technical trials will help convert contacts into projects.
Closing and official link
In a market where purchasing decisions increasingly incorporate criteria of circularity and traceability, attending with evidence and commercial figures is essential to advance projects. Check registration details and the full exhibitor list on the official website http://www.responsiblepackagingexpo.co.uk before planning meetings and sending samples.
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