📦 LANKAPAK 2026 Set to Drive Packaging Industry Growth in October 📈

The 27th edition of LANKAPAK, Sri Lanka’s premier international packaging exhibition, will take place from October 23–25, 2026, at the BMICH, Colombo. Organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging (SLIP) and CDC Events, the trade show aims to enhance export competitiveness and adoption of sustainable solutions. • Exhibition Scope: Over 160 stalls representing 80+ companies from Sri Lanka, China, India, Pakistan, Maldives, and other South Asian nations. • Key Sectors Featured: Covers packaging machinery, processing technologies, printing, plastics, paper, labelling, smart packaging, and circular materials. • Economic Context: Drives capacity building for local SMEs, manufacturers, and exporters, supporting national export ambitions by helping businesses meet global safety, quality, and circularity requirements. • Concurrent Initiatives: - SLIP Annual Packaging Congress 2026 (Oct 23–24): Focuses on the theme _"Rewriting Packaging in the New Global Economic Landscape"_. - Packaging Clinic: Technical advisory hub providing practical guidance on design, standards, and export readiness for SMEs. - Daily Tech Forum: Knowledge-sharing sessions covering emerging industry trends and material innovation. • Sponsorships: KWO Printing Needs Ltd. (Principal Sponsor), Polydime Plastics Ltd. (Platinum Sponsor), Petro Packaging Ltd. & Advanced Printing Technologies Ltd. (Gold Sponsors).