Event Description
PROPAK Africa 2028: Africa's Premier Processing & Packaging Hub Returns to Johannesburg
Scheduled for March 7-10, 2028, PROPAK Africa will once again converge on Johannesburg, South Africa, solidifying its position as the continent's most significant and influential trade exhibition for the processing and packaging industries. As the cornerstone event within the African Big 7 portfolio, PROPAK Africa serves as the essential platform for innovation, networking, and business development across the entire value chain.
Unparalleled Scope & Innovation:
PROPAK Africa 2028 is set to be a vast showcase of cutting-edge technologies and solutions. Exhibitors from across the globe and across Africa will present the latest advancements in:
Processing Machinery: Equipment for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing, including filling, bottling, canning, mixing, homogenizing, and aseptic processing lines.
Packaging Technology: Complete packaging lines, labeling systems (applicators, printers), coding & marking (inkjet, laser, thermal transfer), cartoning, case packing, palletizing, shrink-wrapping, and end-of-line automation.
Packaging Materials & Components: Flexible packaging (films, laminates, pouches), rigid packaging (plastic bottles, jars, tubs, metal cans, glass), labels, closures, adhesives, and sustainable material innovations.
Printing & Converting: Machinery for printing and converting flexible materials, corrugated board, and other substrates used in packaging.
Materials Handling & Logistics: Conveyors, sortation systems, robotic solutions, and integrated systems for efficient warehouse and factory floor operations.
Why Johannesburg?
Johannesburg remains the strategic choice. As Africa's economic powerhouse and a major logistics hub, it offers unparalleled accessibility via O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). The city provides world-class exhibition facilities like the Gallagher Convention Centre, capable of hosting the vast scale of PROPAK Africa and its co-located events. Its central location facilitates easy access for visitors and exhibitors from across the continent and beyond.
More Than Just an Exhibition:
PROPAK Africa 2028 is a dynamic ecosystem designed to drive business growth and industry knowledge:
Networking Hub: Connect with thousands of potential buyers, suppliers, distributors, and industry leaders from key African markets and internationally.
Innovation Showcase: Discover groundbreaking technologies and sustainable solutions addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of the African market.
Knowledge Exchange: Benefit from dedicated seminar programmes, workshops, and expert-led sessions covering critical topics like automation, food safety regulations, sustainability trends, market insights, and operational efficiency.
Co-Located Power: Leverage synergies by attending alongside AFMASS Expo Africa (Food & Beverage Manufacturing & Supply Chain), SAITEX (African Trade & Consumer Goods), Drinktec Africa (Beverages), and Hostex Africa (Hospitality), creating a comprehensive trade experience.
Target Audience:
The event attracts a diverse and influential audience including:
Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Chemical Manufacturers
Packaging Converters & Suppliers
Retailers & Distributors
Logistics & Supply Chain Managers
Engineering & Maintenance Professionals
Government Bodies & Regulators
Investors & Industry Analysts
Driving Africa's Industrial Future:
PROPAK Africa 2028 is not just an event; it's a vital catalyst for the continent's industrial growth. It provides the essential platform for businesses to source innovative solutions, forge critical partnerships, understand market dynamics, and position themselves at the forefront of the rapidly evolving African processing and packaging landscape. Mark your calendars for March 7-10, 2028, in Johannesburg – where Africa's processing and packaging future is shaped.