Where to stay for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027 in Birmingham

Packaging Innovations & Empack Birmingham is the UK's home of packaging and processing, hosted across Halls 6-9 of the National Exhibition Centre. Over two days it brings the whole supply chain under one roof: material and design suppliers, machinery and automation providers, contract packers, fulfilment specialists and co-manufacturers. The 2027 edition divides the floor into dedicated zones for each stage of the packaging journey. Packaging Innovations covers primary and secondary formats, sustainable materials and smart technology; Empack showcases machinery, robotics, filling, labelling and end-of-line automation with live demos; and Contract Pack & Fulfilment, delivered with the BCMPA, connects brands with accredited outsourcing partners. A CPD-accredited conference runs across several stages with 120+ speakers, covering regulation, design, sustainability and smart manufacturing. Practical features include the Innovation Gallery, Discovery Tours, the Expert Trail, the Robotics & Automation Zone and the Future Trailblazer Awards. Set in Solihull just outside Birmingham, the NEC sits minutes from Birmingham International station and Birmingham Airport via the Air-Rail Link, with direct motorway access from the M42, M40 and M6.