Hispack – Packaging, Processing & Logistics 2027 – Barcelona, Spain

What to expect

Hispack – Packaging, Processing & Logistics is one of Spain’s major professional trade fairs dedicated to the packaging and processing industries. Organized by Fira de Barcelona, the event brings together packaging manufacturers, machinery suppliers, technology companies, brand owners, logistics specialists, engineers, purchasing professionals and other decision-makers from across the packaging value chain.

The 2027 edition will be the 20th edition of Hispack and will bring together a broad international community of exhibitors and professional visitors. The exhibition is expected to showcase packaging machinery, materials, processing technologies, labelling and bottling systems, logistics solutions, automation, robotics and digital technologies.

Hispack is particularly valuable for companies searching for new suppliers, production technologies, sustainable packaging solutions and automation systems. The event also provides opportunities for professional networking, business meetings, technical presentations and guided visits across the exhibition.

The exhibition will be held alongside Graphispag, creating additional opportunities for professionals working across packaging, printing, graphic communication and related production technologies. The two events are designed to encourage connections between complementary areas of the industrial and creative supply chain.

Event dates

Dates: May 4–7, 2027

Venue: Gran Via Venue – Fira de Barcelona

City: Barcelona, Spain

Edition: 20th edition

Hispack 2027 has been officially announced by Fira de Barcelona. The organiser has confirmed that Hispack will occupy Halls 2 and 3 at the Gran Via exhibition complex, while Graphispag will be located in Hall 1.

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Venue & exhibition site

Venue: Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via

Address: Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

The Gran Via venue is one of Fira de Barcelona’s principal exhibition centres and is designed for large international trade fairs and congresses. The complex offers extensive exhibition space, modern halls, visitor services, restaurants, parking facilities and public transport connections.

Hispack’s exhibition space will be concentrated in Halls 2 and 3. This allows the packaging-focused exhibition to cover several different areas of the industry while remaining connected to the wider Fira de Barcelona complex.

The venue is located in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, immediately southwest of central Barcelona, making it accessible from Barcelona city centre, Barcelona-El Prat Airport and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Full event programme

The complete 2027 programme is still being developed and additional programme information is being added by the organisers. The official Hispack programme includes exhibition activities, professional presentations, business meetings, guided itineraries and specialist knowledge-sharing sessions.

The programme framework includes several major activities:

• Hispack Unboxing: Presentations and discussions focused on packaging, processing and logistics.
• International Programme: Activities designed to encourage international business relationships.
• Best in Class: Presentations of innovative packaging projects and successful applications.
• Japan Day: A programme focused on connections between the Spanish and Japanese packaging markets.
• Engineers Day: Content aimed at engineering, production, operations and R&D professionals.
• Guided Itineraries: Curated exhibition tours highlighting relevant technologies and solutions.
• Business meetings: Structured opportunities for exhibitors and professional buyers to meet.

The programme is designed to combine practical business opportunities with technical and strategic content, making the event useful for both purchasing professionals and technical specialists.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

The final list of 2027 speakers has not yet been completely published by the organiser. Hispack’s official programme page is being updated as new sessions and participants are confirmed.

The conference programme is expected to bring together professionals from packaging manufacturers, technology providers, engineering companies, consumer industries, logistics companies and other parts of the packaging ecosystem.

Speakers and contributors are expected to address topics such as sustainable packaging, automation, digitalisation, manufacturing efficiency, logistics, new materials, packaging design and international market development.

The Best in Class programme will also provide a platform for companies and industry professionals to present innovative packaging projects and demonstrate how new solutions can generate practical business and operational benefits.

Conference sessions & tracks

Hispack’s conference programme covers the major technological, environmental and commercial developments affecting packaging and processing.

Packaging innovation

Sessions explore new packaging formats, materials, technologies and solutions designed to improve functionality, efficiency and consumer experience.

Sustainability

Sustainability is a major area of interest, with content addressing circular economy principles, resource efficiency, recyclable solutions and the transformation of packaging systems.

Automation and robotics

Technology demonstrations and professional discussions examine automation, robotics and intelligent production systems designed to improve manufacturing performance.

Digitalisation

Digital technologies, connected production, traceability, data management and smart manufacturing are important themes throughout the packaging sector.

Logistics

Logistics-related content covers handling, warehousing, intralogistics, distribution and technologies that help companies optimise their supply chains.

International business

Internationalisation is another important part of the event, connecting Spanish companies and international professionals through business activities and dedicated programmes.

Session times & schedule

The detailed 2027 session timetable has not yet been fully released. The official programme section provides information about activities and allows visitors to follow the development of the programme as additional sessions are confirmed.

Visitors should use the official Hispack programme rather than relying on unofficial schedules because individual sessions, speakers, locations and activities may be updated before the exhibition.

The programme is expected to include presentations, technical sessions, business meetings, guided itineraries, networking activities and specialist content. Some activities may have individual registration requirements or limited capacity.

The final schedule should therefore be checked close to the event when the complete programme has been published.

Ticket types & registration

Hispack is primarily a professional trade fair, and visitors are expected to register through the official Fira de Barcelona and Hispack registration system.

The organiser’s current information encourages professionals to register and follow official updates regarding visitor access and participation. The final 2027 visitor ticket conditions should be confirmed through the official registration platform when registration opens.

Previous Hispack editions have offered professional visitors opportunities for free admission through registration, promotional codes and industry programmes. Business and hosted-buyer initiatives have also provided selected professionals with access to networking activities.

For exhibitors, participation is separate from visitor registration. The organiser has published 2027 participation options including space-only packages starting from approximately $202–$242 USD per square metre, depending on the selected option and applicable conditions.

Event Partner participation has previously been listed from approximately $5,445 USD, while a co-exhibitor participation fee has been listed at approximately $715 USD. These are exhibitor-related charges and should not be confused with standard visitor admission.

Registration deadlines

A final general visitor registration deadline for Hispack 2027 has not yet been published by the organiser.

Visitors should register as soon as the official registration system becomes available, particularly if they want to participate in professional networking activities, guided tours or specialist sessions that may have limited capacity.

Exhibitors and participants in individual programmes may have different deadlines. Special initiatives such as Best in Class and business-matching activities can operate according to their own application and selection schedules.

The official Hispack website should therefore be checked for the latest registration deadlines and programme-specific requirements.

Exhibitor list & major companies

The final Hispack 2027 exhibitor list is still developing. The organiser expects the exhibition to feature around 900 exhibitors and approximately 1,250 brands, giving the event a broad international profile.

The exhibition is organised around five principal industry areas:

• Packaging Machinery & Process
• Brand Packaging
• Industrial Packaging
• Labelling & Bottling
• Logistics, Automation & Robotics

These areas cover technologies ranging from packaging machinery and processing systems to materials, labelling, filling, bottling, industrial packaging, automation and logistics.

Previous editions have included companies such as Atlanta Stretch, Ercopac, Smartjet, Tecmes, Datasensing, Fipal, Arol, Antares Vision Group and Prisma Industriale. The presence of previous exhibitors should not be interpreted as confirmation that every company will participate in the 2027 edition.

The final exhibitor directory should be consulted through the official Hispack website as companies confirm their participation.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

Hispack 2027 will occupy Halls 2 and 3 at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue.

Hall 2

Hall 2 is associated with packaging-related solutions including brand packaging, industrial packaging, materials, formats and other packaging applications.

Hall 3

Hall 3 focuses strongly on machinery, processing, labelling, bottling, logistics, automation and robotics. Previous editions have also included international business facilities and professional networking areas within the exhibition environment.

Graphispag will occupy Hall 1. Its proximity provides visitors with an opportunity to combine packaging-related exploration with printing and graphic communication technologies.

The final detailed 2027 floor plan and individual stand allocation should be checked through the official organiser once the complete exhibitor placement has been released.

Networking & business meetings

Business networking is one of the central purposes of Hispack. The event brings together suppliers, purchasing professionals, engineers, technical teams, manufacturers, brand owners, logistics specialists and other industry decision-makers.

Previous editions have included an International Business Centre, hosted buyers, brokerage meetings, national key buyers and exhibitor-led customer programmes.

The International Business Centre provides a dedicated environment for international visitors and companies seeking commercial relationships. The 2027 International Programme is expected to continue this focus on connecting businesses across different markets.

Hispack has also demonstrated strong purchasing power among its professional audience. In the previous edition, the organiser reported that 88.5% of visitors either made or influenced purchasing decisions relating to packaging solutions.

The event therefore offers opportunities not only for informal networking but also for structured commercial meetings and supplier discovery.

Industry sectors & highlights

Packaging Machinery & Process

This area covers machinery and technologies used in packaging production and processing. Visitors can investigate equipment, production systems, automation and technologies designed to improve efficiency and performance.

Brand Packaging

Brand packaging focuses on packaging formats, materials, designs, closures and solutions that contribute to product presentation, differentiation and consumer experience.

Industrial Packaging

Industrial packaging includes solutions for transporting, protecting and handling products throughout industrial supply chains, including materials, consumables and packaging systems.

Labelling & Bottling

This area covers filling, bottling, closing, labelling, coding, marking and related technologies used across different product categories.

Logistics, Automation & Robotics

Logistics and automation solutions include intralogistics, handling, warehousing, robotics, automation systems, distribution technologies and digital tools.

Hispack serves a wide range of end-user industries, including food and beverages, chemicals, cosmetics and perfumery, pharmaceuticals, automotive, industrial goods and other non-food sectors.

Event rules & visitor information

Hispack is a professional industry exhibition, so visitors should prepare for a business-oriented environment rather than a consumer event.

Professional accreditation should be completed through the official registration system. Visitors should keep their registration or accreditation information available when entering the exhibition.

Because Gran Via is a large exhibition complex, visitors should allow enough time to move between halls, attend sessions and visit exhibitor stands.

Comfortable footwear is recommended because a full visit can involve substantial walking. Visitors interested in specific exhibitors or technologies should review the exhibition programme and exhibitor directory before arrival.

Guided itineraries can also be useful for visitors who want to focus on particular areas of the exhibition rather than walking through every hall independently.

How to get there

By metro

Barcelona Metro Line L9 Sud provides access to the Gran Via exhibition complex, with Fira and Europa/Fira stations serving the surrounding area.

By train

Europa/Fira station is served by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya. Barcelona-Sants is the city’s major railway station and provides connections with other parts of Spain and international destinations.

By airport

Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 12 kilometres from the Gran Via venue. Metro Line L9 Sud provides a direct public transport connection between the airport area and the exhibition district.

By taxi

Barcelona taxis can be used to reach the venue directly. Official taxis are recognisable by their yellow-and-black colour scheme.

The venue is also connected to major roads and motorways serving Barcelona and the wider metropolitan region.

Public transport & parking

Public transport is a convenient option for reaching Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via complex.

Bus routes serving the surrounding area include H12, V1, 46, 65 and 79. The venue also benefits from metro and FGC rail connections.

For visitors travelling by car, the Gran Via complex has substantial parking capacity, with Fira de Barcelona listing thousands of parking spaces in and around the venue.

Major road connections include AP-7, AP-2, A-2, C-16, C-58, C-31, C-32 and C-33.

Visitors driving to the exhibition should allow additional travel time because traffic around a major international trade fair can become busy, particularly during peak arrival and departure periods.

Accommodation areas

L’Hospitalet de Llobregat

This is one of the most convenient areas for visitors who want to stay close to the exhibition centre. It offers hotels, restaurants and public transport connections.

Plaça d’Europa

Plaça d’Europa is particularly useful for business visitors because of its proximity to Gran Via and its connections by metro and rail.

Sants

Sants is a practical option for visitors arriving by train. The area provides accommodation and convenient connections to the exhibition centre.

Eixample

Barcelona’s Eixample district offers a much wider selection of hotels, restaurants and attractions while remaining well connected to Gran Via by public transport.

Central Barcelona

Visitors who want to combine the exhibition with sightseeing can stay in central areas such as the Gothic Quarter, El Born or around Plaça de Catalunya and travel to the venue by metro or train.

Previous year’s highlights

The most recent edition, Hispack 2024, attracted more than 26,000 attendees and brought together 819 exhibitors from 31 countries.

The exhibition featured approximately 1,250 represented brands and attracted professionals from major packaging-consuming industries including food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive and industrial goods.

International participation was particularly important, with exhibitors coming from countries including Italy, Turkey, China, Germany and France.

Business activity was also a major feature. The organiser reported that 88.5% of visitors either made or influenced purchasing decisions concerning packaging solutions. A significant proportion of surveyed visitors also reported developing pre-agreements or commercial agreements with exhibitors.

The 2024 programme included specialist presentations, guided tours, international business activities, networking opportunities and content focused on sustainability, innovation and technological transformation.

These previous-edition results demonstrate the professional and commercial nature of Hispack and provide a useful indication of the scale of the 2027 edition.

Official registration & tickets

The official Hispack website is the primary source for visitor registration, exhibitor participation, programme information, business activities and event updates.

Official Hispack website (https://www.hispack.com/)

The organiser is continuing to develop the 2027 programme, so visitors should use the official website for the latest information about registration, sessions, exhibitors, floor plans and professional activities.

Official Hispack programme (https://www.hispack.com/en/program/)

Visitors should rely on the official registration system for the latest admission requirements and access conditions rather than third-party event listings.