ProPak Asia 2026 powers industry evolution

The food industry in 2026 is entering a new era of efficiency and sustainability. Despite global conflicts, technology offers opportunities to upgrade food production and processing, according to Informa Markets, organizer of ProPak Asia 2026. Deputy Event Director Ms. Kotchasorn Tocharoentanapol said geopolitical tensions and trade wars create both challenges and opportunities. ASEAN, particularly Thailand, is recognized as a neutral “Global Food Safety Zone” and a major exporter, well‑placed to expand food and beverage exports.

Manufacturers must raise production standards and innovate to meet global safety requirements. Those without modern technologies or environmental management plans risk exclusion from global supply chains. SMEs can now access AI, IoT, and affordable automation to boost efficiency.

Deputy Event Director Ms. Kotchasorn Tocharoentanapol, Informa Markets  (Source: Informa Markets)

At ProPak Asia 2026, the “Ecosystem of Transformation,” showcase features demonstrations of AI, robotics, automation, and IoT delivering measurable outcomes such as reduced costs, lower carbon emissions, and higher profitability. The event will also provide insights through seminars and expert‑led activities on food manufacturing, beverages, and packaging.

New zones will cover the full manufacturing value chain, including a new DigitalizationAsia zone for operational management technologies.

Major conferences will feature over 100 experts across packaging, food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, testing, and logistics. Highlights include the Global Packaging Forum 2026, Executive Talk: Asian Agri‑Food Sector, and Beverage Executive Talk.

Dedicated stages will include:

• ProPak Stage – keynote talks on automation, AI, IoT, and smart factory operations.
• ProPak Gourmet – workshops and demos on food innovation.
• ProPak Drinksphere – beverage industry hub with demos and workshops.
• Future Food Corner – showcase of next‑generation food technologies.

ProPak Asia 2026 will run from 10–13 June 2026 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, positioning itself as the key processing and packaging event for Asia Pacific by 2027.