Mexico City, Mexico; March 5, 2026 – EXPO PACK México 2026 returns to Expo Santa Fe in Mexico City,June 2–5, 2026, bringing together the latest packaging and processinginnovations for Latin America. Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packagingand Processing Technologies, the event showcases global suppliers andtechnologies while also offering valuable workforce development and networkingopportunities.
As part of its commitment to advancingwomen in the industry, the Packaging & Processing Women’s LeadershipNetwork Latin America (PPWLN LATAM) will host a networking breakfast and livepanel discussion on Wednesday, June 3. The session, “Reverse Mentorship,Purpose, and Intergenerational Collaboration,” will explore how women acrossgenerations are redefining leadership through inclusion, shared purpose, andmentorship.
Intergenerational collaboration isespecially timely, as more than half of women working in packaging andprocessing have been in the industry for less than 10 years. Women remainunderrepresented in senior leadership and technical roles, are often concentratedin commercial positions, and earn on average more than 20% less than men incomparable roles—highlighting opportunities to cultivate talent and expandrepresentation across the sector.
“At EXPO PACK México, we are intentionalabout creating space for conversations that strengthen the future of ourindustry,” says Celia Navarrate, Show Director, EXPO PACK México. “PPWLN LATAMplays an essential role in advancing inclusive leadership and expandingopportunities for women. By fostering dialogue, mentorship, and connection,these events enhance the show experience while helping build a stronger, moreinnovative industry throughout the region.”
Beyond the live event, PPWLN LATAM providesongoing learning opportunities through webinars and podcast conversations thatfeature powerful stories, practical guidance, and real experiences from womenshaping the future of packaging and processing in the region. The unPACKed enEspañol podcast includes sessions such as “Mujeres que reescriben las reglasdel liderazgo en la industria,” where leaders share how the new generationof women is opening paths, multiplying impact, and driving innovation acrossthe sector.
Archived webinarsinclude “Mujeres líderes que le entran a los objetivos de sustentabilidad enempaques de las CPG” and “Mujeres líderes en la industria del empaquetransforman los retos en oportunidades.” PMMI encourages womenacross the industry to join PPWLN LATAM and its LinkedIn Group to get thelatest updates on podcasts and live events and participate in this growingcommunity.
EXPO PACK México 2026 will feature morethan 750 exhibitors across 20,000+ net square meters of exhibit space,showcasing solutions for more than 40 industries, including food, beverage,pharmaceutical, personal care, and household products. The event will also feature educationalsessions on the Innovation Stage, Young Professionals Network América Latinaprograms, and a Vision 2030 event.
Registration is open at expopackmexico.com.mx.The fee is MX$100 through April 30, 2026, and MX$250 beginning May 1.
