PPMA Show

The PPMA Show is recognized as the UK's leading free-to-attend exhibition dedicated to processing and packaging machinery. Held annually from September 22 to 24, 2026, at Hall 5 of the National Exhibition Centre (The NEC) in Birmingham, United Kingdom, this event serves as a crucial platform for professionals to explore advanced machinery and discover innovations that are shaping the future of processing and packaging technologies.

The exhibition brings together a comprehensive range of core exhibit sectors, including processing, packaging, robotics, automation, and industrial vision industries. Visitors can expect to see solutions in smart manufacturing, flexible and modular packaging lines, and sustainable packaging materials. The show attracts a highly qualified audience of production managers, engineers, procurement teams, operations leaders, and company owners from diverse sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and logistics, all attending with specific projects and operational challenges.

For exhibitors, the PPMA Show offers significant value, connecting them with a qualified audience where 81% of attendees have buying authority (2026) and 67% represent new prospects (2026). A remarkable 92% of attendees state their primary reason for visiting is to discover new products and solutions (2026). The event facilitates opportunities for exhibitors to meet decision-makers and qualified buyers, supported by tools like lead retrieval and post-event analytics.