What is the event focus?

It focuses on paper manufacturing and packaging, bringing together solutions across paper, packaging, printing, and converting technologies in one marketplace.

Where and when is the event taking place?

20–22 April 2026 at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (3 PM–9 PM daily).

Why you should not miss it?

The co-located setup expands discovery across adjacent sectors, and the show’s focus on modern production, automation, and sustainable materials makes it valuable whether you’re upgrading a plant, launching new packaging formats, or building a stronger local supplier network.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Business or business casual is the safest choice for a trade exhibition where meetings with suppliers, distributors, and decision-makers happen on the show floor; wear comfortable professional footwear due to venue walking.

What types of solutions can buyers source at the expo?

Expect a supplier landscape spanning printing and packaging solutions, paper machinery and equipment, raw materials and chemicals, packaging materials, and recycling/sustainability solutions.

Saudi Paper & Packaging Expo 2026

Name: Saudi Paper & Packaging Expo 2026
Start: 2026-04-20T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-22T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center

About this event

Saudi Paper & Packaging Expo 2026 is Saudi Arabia’s dedicated exhibition for the paper manufacturing and packaging industries, bringing the sector together for three days of sourcing, networking, and discovering production and sustainability advancements. The event is positioned around the Kingdom’s growth in manufacturing and the rising demand for sustainable, eco-friendly packaging—making it a practical place to compare suppliers, evaluate machinery, and connect with decision-makers shaping procurement and production plans.

Key Highlights

Takes place 20–22 April 2026 at RICEC in Riyadh, with daily show hours set for 3 PM–9 PM.
Co-located with Saudi Signage & Labelling Expo, creating a broader supplier discovery environment in adjacent industries.
A large gathering focused on paper, packaging, printing, and converting technologies—built for sourcing and project-driven buying.
Strong emphasis on sustainable materials and industry modernization, reflecting the direction of packaging demand in the Kingdom.

Who Should Attend?

Paper and packaging manufacturers
Packaging converters and production managers
Printing and converting technology buyers
Raw materials, chemicals, and additives suppliers/buyers
Sustainability leads focused on recyclable materials and circular economy initiatives
Distributors, wholesalers, and agents serving industrial clients

Main Event Features

Printing and packaging solutions showcase (equipment and production solutions for packaging workflows).
Paper machinery and equipment zone (papermaking, cutting, converting, finishing, components).
Packaging materials and sustainability focus (materials plus recycling and waste-management solutions shaping next-gen packaging).

Saudi Paper & Packaging Expo 2026 was an Industry & Manufacturing event that took place 20-22 Apr 2026 at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.