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Luxe Pack New York Is May 6-7

The Javits Center will be the hub for premium packaging innovation May 6-7, 2026.

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By: Christine Esposito

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Luxe Pack New York, May 6-7 at the Javits Center, will be one of the most dynamic and internationally diverse editions to date, according to show organizers. It will pool together 218 exhibitors representing more than 22 countries and will span more than 35 product categories across the full spectrum of premium packaging.

The theme for this year’s event is: “Sourcing Premium Packaging That Performs.”

Reaffirming its status as the leading US platform for luxury packaging sourcing, Luxe Pack New York stands out for its strong domestic footprint; there will be 82 US-based exhibitors.

At the same time, exhibitors from France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Switzerland will showcase their craftsmanship and technical excellence.

Glassmaking also emerges as a key category this year, reinforcing its importance for fragrance, spirits, and skincare brands seeking high-performance, design-driven packaging.

Event organizers say Luxe Pack New York delivers a fully integrated ecosystem. From raw materials and primary packaging to decoration, finishing, co-packing, design and sampling, the entire value chain is represented under one roof. This offers brands a unique opportunity to connect with a comprehensive network of partners in a single destination.

Premium Packaging That Performs

Luxe Pack New York 2026 will frame packaging as a complete system, where materiality, innovation, storytelling and functionality converge to meet rising market expectations.

This year, the spotlight turns to fragrance with the debut of the “Per(fume)-form” installation series, an immersive program exploring how scent and packaging co-create meaning, emotion, and impact.

At the heart of the program, two standout experiences: “From Brief to Bottle” by the American Society of Perfumers and “From Scent to Substance,” which will offer an end-to-end exploration of the fragrance journey, from initial concept to final packaging execution.

From Brief to Bottle invites attendees into the world of fine perfumery, guiding them through each stage of creation, from creative brief and raw materials to formulation and bottling. Led by expert perfumers, the installation delivers a sensory, studio-like experience, complemented by the session Trendspotting 2026: Fragrance Insights You Can’t Miss,” which explores emerging trends and consumer behaviors shaping the category. From Scent to Substance translates intangible scent inspiration into physical expression through innovative materials, textures and design. Bridging fragrance and material science, the activation highlights how sustainability, new formats and cross-industry applications, from solid perfumes to automotive and home scenting, are expanding the boundaries of fragrance packaging.

Together, these activations position packaging as a strategic driver of differentiation, performance and brand impact.

Education Program

The education program sets a new benchmark for what it truly means for packaging to perform, reframing it not as a final layer, but as a strategic driver of brand success, say organizers.

Beyond the installations, Luxe Pack New York will also host its flagship industry moments—Dieline Awards (May 6), celebrating the year’s most innovative packaging designs, alongside a dedicated winners’ showcase on the show floor, and Luxe Pack in Green Awards (May 7), which will recognize leading advancements in sustainable packaging.  

There is also the Spirit Forward experience, which this year will offer curated tour with an expert-led session on how sustainability and the rise of no- and low-alcohol categories are reshaping design and storytelling.

More info: www.luxepacknewyork.com

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