Event Description
EMPACK & LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION - PORTO 2026: Shaping the Future of Supply Chain
Scheduled for April 22-23, 2026, in Porto, Portugal, EMPACK & LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION - PORTO 2026 stands as a pivotal convergence for professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of packaging, material handling, and supply chain efficiency. This premier trade show, part of the renowned Easyfairs portfolio, targets the specific needs of the Iberian and broader European markets, positioning itself as the essential platform for discovering cutting-edge solutions, fostering innovation, and driving operational excellence in a competitive global environment.
Core Focus Areas:
The event uniquely integrates two critical domains:
1. EMPACK: Dedicated to the entire packaging value chain. Expect to see innovations in sustainable packaging materials (bioplastics, recyclables, mono-materials), smart packaging (IoT integration, active packaging), efficient packaging machinery (filling, sealing, labeling, palletizing), and protective packaging solutions tailored for diverse industries like food & beverage, pharma, cosmetics, and e-commerce. Sustainability, cost reduction, and meeting stringent regulatory requirements will be central themes.
2. LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION: Addressing the backbone of modern commerce. This segment showcases advancements in intralogistics, including automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), conveyor systems, and warehouse management software (WMS). Focus areas will include order fulfillment optimization, last-mile delivery innovations, warehouse automation, robotics for picking/packing, and data-driven logistics solutions. The emphasis is on enhancing speed, accuracy, resilience, and reducing labor dependency.
Why Porto 2026?
Porto's strategic location as a major Atlantic port and burgeoning logistics hub makes it an ideal host. The event leverages Portugal's growing importance in European supply chains, attracting a targeted audience of manufacturers, logistics providers, e-commerce operators, retail professionals, and packaging specifiers primarily from Portugal, Spain, and neighboring countries. Attendees will gain direct access to hundreds of exhibiting companies showcasing the latest technologies, products, and services from both established leaders and innovative startups.
Key Event Highlights:
Exhibition Hall: Explore a vast array of solutions across packaging machinery, materials, automation hardware, software, and integrated systems.
Conference Program: Gain insights from industry experts through seminars, workshops, and keynote presentations on trends like circular economy in packaging, AI in logistics, workforce transformation, and supply chain resilience.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, suppliers, potential partners, and thought leaders during dedicated networking sessions and informal gatherings.
Live Demonstrations: Witness cutting-edge technologies in action within dedicated demo zones, offering practical understanding of capabilities.
The Imperative of 2026:
Attending EMPACK & LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION - PORTO 2026 is crucial for businesses aiming to thrive amidst challenges like rising costs, labor shortages, increasing consumer demand for speed and sustainability, and complex regulatory landscapes. It provides the unique opportunity to discover tangible solutions to enhance packaging efficiency, reduce environmental impact, automate processes, optimize warehouse operations, and ultimately build a more agile, resilient, and future-proof supply chain. Porto 2026 is where industry transformation begins.