Exhibitor Recruitment Starts for "Package Exhibition 2026" on August 4-5: Transforming Packaging Challenges into Opportunities

The Osaka Business Development Agency and Creative Network Center Osaka Mebic (Osaka Industrial Promotion Organization), with the cooperation of Osaka Design Promotion Plaza (ODP) [Osaka City, ATC], have begun recruiting exhibitors for the "Package Exhibition 2026," a trade show to be held on August 4 (Tuesday) and August 5 (Wednesday), 2026. This exhibition focuses on "solving challenges" related to consumer goods packaging, connecting companies with strengths in packaging production, such as materials, technology, and design, with companies aiming to enhance product value and expand sales channels. ### Turning Packaging Challenges of SMEs into Opportunities for Market Expansion In recent years, with the expansion of the e-commerce market and intensifying competition in physical stores, the "appearance" of products has an increasingly significant impact on purchasing behavior. Among these, packaging is drawing attention as a crucial element that directly conveys brand value and worldview to consumers, beyond just functionality. Appropriate display and presentation methods to encourage product selection are also vital for gaining consumer trust. In fact, a single improvement in packaging often leads to increased sales and expanded distribution channels. On the other hand, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups face challenges such as a lack of expertise in packaging development, optimization of design and material selection, and specification design tailored to sales channels. This exhibition aims to support the resolution of these challenges and promote the enhancement of product added value and sales channel expansion by creating matching and business negotiation opportunities with excellent packaging-related companies. ### Eligible Exhibiting Companies ■ Application Deadline: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) Companies possessing products, services, technologies, and know-how that contribute to solving challenges related to consumer goods packaging: - Companies with materials that can be utilized in consumer goods packaging - Companies with processing, printing, molding, and other technologies that can be used in packaging production - Companies capable of handling everything from design and planning to final processing - Design companies and design offices with a track record in packaging design *The above is an example. Please contact us even if you have other related products or services. ■ Event Features - Exhibition Fee: 40,000 yen (tax included): Provides opportunities for efficient short-term business negotiations - Highly motivated visitors: Primarily comprised of executives, decision-makers, and personnel from SMEs within Osaka Prefecture - Easy setup: Tables, chairs, brochure racks, etc., are provided free of charge - No need for specialized vendors: The organizers implement visitor attraction measures - Visitors are guided through DM distribution, SNS advertisements, etc. ### Previous Exhibition Results (FY2025) Number of Exhibitors: 57 companies Number of Visitors: 1,413 people ### Event Overview Exhibition Name: [Package Exhibition 2026] Aim for product differentiation and sales channel expansion with packaging that captures consumers' hearts!