# PPMA Show - Processing & Packaging Machinery

- Dates: 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
- Location: NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Address: Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
- Organizer: PPMA Show 2026
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Expected attendance: 7,500

## About

The PPMA Show 2026 is an event for the processing and packaging industry. It showcases the latest technology, machinery, robotics, and automation. Attendees can discover solutions, gain insights, and network with industry peers and experts.

## Who attends

Organised by Automate UK, the PPMA Show®, offers valuable insight into innovative technologies, live equipment demonstrations, and networking opportunities to industry professionals from across the entire manufacturing spectrum.

_As described by the organizer._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.ppmashow.co.uk)
- [Registration](https://forms.reg.buzz/ppma-show-2026-visitor/website)
- [Agenda](https://www.ppmashow.co.uk/seminar-programme/call-for-speakers)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.ppmashow.co.uk/seminar-programme/call-for-speakers) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- sustainability
- smart manufacturing
- operational efficiency

## Speakers

- Dr Kevin Fong
- Martin McCourt, Former Dyson CEO

## Sponsors and partners

- Automation
- Automation News
- Automation, Control & Engineering
- Confectionery Production
- Control Engineering Europe
- Dairy Industries International
- Datateam Business Media
- Design Solutions
- Engineers Insight
- Factory & Handling Solutions
- Food & Beverage Business
- Food & Drink Manufacturing UK
- Food & Drink Processing & Packaging
- Food & Drink Technology
- Food and Drink International
- Food Manufacturing.net
- Food Processing

## Where to stay

- **Grand Hotel**: 80 m from the venue, 5 stars, 1 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2FE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thegrandhotelbirmingham.co.uk)
  - Phone: +44 121 827 9600
- **Hotel du Vin**: 100 m from the venue, 25 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NR
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/birmingham/)
  - Phone: +44 121 794 3005
- **Premier Inn**: 120 m from the venue, 3-6 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PG
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/west-midlands/birmingham/birmingham-city-centre-waterloo-street.html)
  - Phone: +44 333 777 3903
- **The Briar Rose**: 170 m from the venue, 25 Bennett's Hill, Birmingham, B2 5RE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/hotels/england/west-midlands/the-briar-rose)
- **Staybridge Suites**: 280 m from the venue, Martineau Place, Birmingham, B2 4UW
- **Britannia Hotel**: 310 m from the venue, 21-25 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4RX
- **Holiday Inn Express**: 390 m from the venue, St Chads Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6HY
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/birmingham/bhxsh/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +44 371 902 1636
- **Travelodge Birmingham Central Moor Street**: 450 m from the venue, Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SS
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/531/Birmingham-Central-Moor-Street-hotel)

## What people are saying

- [Packaging Expo: PPMA Show 2026 at Birmingham NEC](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seDLBc6qESU)

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