Packing & Packaging Events in Atlanta
TAPPICon
TAPPICon is all about learning, networking, discovery, and truly connecting the industry. From the moment participants arrive, it becomes clear that this event is designed not simply as a conference, but as a shared experience for the global forest products community. By bringing together professionals from across the entire value chain, TAPPICon creates a space where knowledge flows freely, relationships grow naturally, and innovation feels both practical and achievable.
A Unified Event for the Global Forest Products Industry
What sets TAPPICon apart is its newly unified program, which blends technical expertise, strategic insight, and human connection into one coherent experience. Instead of fragmented sessions or isolated audiences, the event offers a holistic view of the forest products industry, covering pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and emerging material solutions.
This unified structure allows attendees to see the bigger picture. Engineers, managers, researchers, and executives find themselves part of the same conversation, each contributing a different perspective. The result is a deeper understanding of industry challenges and opportunities, grounded in real-world experience rather than theory alone.
Learning That Feels Relevant and Actionable
Education lies at the heart of TAPPICon. The learning experience is designed to be practical, timely, and immediately useful. Sessions focus on current industry realities, technological advancements, and evolving market demands, helping participants stay ahead in a competitive and rapidly changing environment.
Attendees benefit from:
Technical presentations led by experienced industry professionals
Case studies that highlight both successes and lessons learned
Discussions on sustainability, efficiency, and innovation
Insights into future trends affecting forest products and materials
Rather than overwhelming participants with information, the program emphasizes clarity and relevance. Many visitors leave with ideas they can apply directly to their operations, research, or strategic planning.
Networking That Builds Long-Lasting Relationships
Networking at TAPPICon goes beyond quick introductions and formal meetings. The event is intentionally structured to encourage organic interaction, whether through panel discussions, social events, or informal conversations between sessions. This environment makes it easier to connect on a professional and personal level.
The newly unified program plays a key role here. By bringing diverse segments of the industry together, it opens doors to unexpected conversations and collaborations. Suppliers meet innovators, researchers exchange ideas with manufacturers, and long-term partnerships often begin with simple, genuine dialogue.
Common networking outcomes include:
Building trusted relationships with suppliers and technology partners
Identifying experts who can support future projects or challenges
Creating cross-sector collaborations that drive innovation
These connections often extend well beyond the event itself, becoming part of a professional network that continues to add value year after year.
Discovery and Innovation in One Place
TAPPICon is also a space for discovery. Participants are exposed to new technologies, processes, and ideas that may not yet be widely adopted across the industry. From advanced manufacturing solutions to digital tools and sustainable material innovations, the event showcases how the forest products sector is evolving.
This focus on discovery encourages attendees to question existing approaches and explore alternative solutions. It is not about chasing trends for their own sake, but about understanding which innovations genuinely solve problems and create long-term value.
Connecting the Industry Through Shared Purpose
At its core, TAPPICon is about connection connecting people, ideas, and goals across the global forest products industry. In an era where challenges such as sustainability, efficiency, and workforce development affect everyone, the event provides a shared platform to address them collectively.
By combining learning, networking, and discovery into one integrated experience, TAPPICon strengthens the sense of community within the industry. Participants leave not only better informed, but also more connected and motivated, with a clearer vision of how collaboration can shape a stronger and more resilient future for forest products worldwide.
Odyssey Expo
The Odyssey Expo offers a unique and invaluable platform for professionals across a range of industries, including folding carton, corrugated packaging, print finishing, package design, and specialty converting. This premier event attracts industry leaders and innovators, providing attendees with the chance to explore the latest advancements in packaging technologies. The expo showcases state-of-the-art equipment in operation, allowing visitors to experience firsthand the capabilities of cutting-edge machinery and solutions in real-world settings.
Converters from diverse sectors such as cloth, paper, rubber, composites, paperboard, foam, laminates, leather, plastics, and corrugated materials will find practical and tailored solutions for their production processes. Whether you're seeking the latest in cutting techniques, foil stamping, embossing solutions, or other specialized packaging technologies, the Odyssey Expo serves as a one-stop destination for discovering innovative tools that can streamline operations and enhance product offerings.
Beyond showcasing machinery, the event provides a collaborative environment where experts from various sectors can come together to exchange ideas, solve common challenges, and explore new business opportunities. The focus on package design and specialty converting allows professionals to gain insights into emerging trends and technologies that are shaping the future of the packaging industry.
With its hands-on demonstrations and in-depth look at the latest equipment, the Odyssey Expo is an essential event for anyone looking to stay at the forefront of packaging innovation, network with industry leaders, and find practical solutions that can improve efficiency and product quality across a wide range of industries.
PACK EXPO Southeast
PACK EXPO Southeast, making its debut in the spring at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, presents an exciting regional opportunity for the packaging and processing industry. This event aims to fill a significant gap in the southeastern United States, a key manufacturing corridor. By offering comprehensive solutions for over 40 vertical markets, PACK EXPO Southeast is poised to address the diverse packaging and processing needs of growing manufacturers in the region. Its strategic location in Atlanta makes it easily accessible for professionals across the Southeast, offering a highly relevant platform for industry leaders, suppliers, and innovators to connect and showcase the latest technologies.
The Pack Expo Southeast is part of the internationally renowned Pack Expo series, established by PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. PMMI is dedicated to advancing innovation in the packaging and processing industries, and PACK EXPO Southeast serves as a prime example of this mission in action. Since its inception in 2025, the expo has quickly become one of the most significant trade fairs of its kind, featuring cutting-edge machinery, materials, components, and containers. It offers comprehensive solutions for processing, packaging, storage, and distribution, showcasing technological excellence that drives the industry forward.
Attracting professionals from a broad spectrum of industries such as packaging production, chemicals, automotive, food and beverage, textiles, and more, the event serves as a hub for exploring new business areas and expanding market reach within the United States and North America. Companies attending PACK EXPO Southeast gain valuable exposure, discover new market opportunities, and can engage with industry peers to share knowledge and discuss trends.
Beyond the exhibition floor, PACK EXPO Southeast features numerous networking events, workshops, and training sessions, providing further opportunities for business development and professional growth. These educational offerings give attendees the tools to stay ahead of industry developments, improve their processes, and learn about the latest innovations. Demonstrations of the newest packaging technologies take center stage at the event, allowing professionals to experience firsthand how these advancements can be implemented in their own operations.
As part of the broader Pack Expo series, which includes renowned events such as Pack Expo International, Expo Pack México, and Pack Expo East, PACK EXPO Southeast maintains the high standards of quality, innovation, and industry leadership that define these gatherings. For companies looking to expand their footprint, connect with potential clients, or stay informed about the latest packaging technologies, PACK EXPO Southeast offers an unparalleled platform for growth and innovation. It stands as a pivotal event in the packaging and processing industry, providing attendees with the resources, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving market.
