London Packaging Week 2024 promises to be an unparalleled event where high fashion meets precision engineering and material science in the world of packaging. Hosted at the iconic ExCeL Centre on September 11 and 12, this premier event will attract thousands of visitors and industry leaders from across the globe.

As autumn approaches and the season changes, London Packaging Week will embody a forward-thinking spirit, celebrating the end of the year with a showcase of the latest packaging innovations. The event is set to feature a remarkable lineup of over 4,500 visitors and 190 exhibitors, including major brands and emerging innovators, all converging to exchange ideas, forge deals, and inspire one another.

Luxury on the Largest Scale

London Packaging Week stands out not only for its scale but also for the luxurious touch that permeates the event. The showcase includes four co-located events, each focusing on distinct segments of the packaging industry:

• Packaging Première: This segment caters to luxury packaging, connecting designers and manufacturers with leading international brands.
• PCD: The world’s premier event for beauty packaging, presenting the latest innovations and trends.
• PLD: Dedicated to premium and luxury beverages, highlighting the future of packaging in this sector.
• Food & Consumer Pack: Showcasing innovations in packaging for everyday food, drinks, and FMCG products in the thriving £200 billion market.

Each event shines a spotlight on the cutting-edge of packaging, featuring new shapes, sustainable materials, novel closures, and advanced dispensing mechanisms.

An Unmissable Speaker Lineup

Beyond the dazzling show floor, London Packaging Week offers a packed speaker schedule and networking opportunities across three conference stages. This year’s lineup includes notable figures such as:

• Professor Benjamin Voyer of ESCP Business School
• Jude Allan, Managing Director of OPRL
• Waqas Qureshi, Editor of Packaging News

Attendees will also hear from a panel featuring:

• William Connolly, Senior Principal Scientist at Diageo
• Lena Danielsson, Breakthrough Innovation Director at Pernod Ricard
• Lauren McKenzie, Head of New Product Development at SA Designer Parfums
• Tanguy Pellen, Senior Partner at Skarbek

Additionally, insights into neuromarketing’s impact on packaging and consumer decisions will be shared by:

• Tim Sykes, Brand Director of Packaging Europe
• Iain Amos, Strategy and Insights Partner at Twinings
• Leo Hadden, Global Head of Strategy at BrandOpus
• Thom Noble, Co-founder and President of Cloud Army

Awards and Showcases

London Packaging Week is also set to host the inaugural London Packaging Week Innovation Awards. These awards will celebrate the most exciting new designs from across the sector, crowning the first-ever winners and featuring finalists in a new gallery. This exhibit will be complemented by the annual Innovation Gallery, showcasing the most groundbreaking packaging solutions from the past year.

Major brands such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, John Lewis, Itsu, The Walt Disney Company, Bacardi, Holland & Barrett, Amazon, Avon, The National Gallery, Aldi, The Macallan, Bloom & Wild, and Boots consider London Packaging Week an essential event in their calendars.

With its multi-event structure, extensive roster of exhibitors, and diverse speaker lineup, London Packaging Week ensures that every attendee leaves with valuable insights, new contacts, and a spark of inspiration that sets the stage for future innovation.