‘Jazz up your packaging’ when Esko World hits New Orleans in 2026

Packaging Solutions

Esko has announced that its annual Esko World will take place in New Orleans in 2026.

The event, now in its 35th year, will bring together packaging and labels converters, brand representatives and packaging experts, for an informative three days featuring a series of discussions that explore trends, shared obstacles, accomplishments and best practices across the industry. Hosted in New Orleans, Louisiana, the event – with the apt theme of ‘Jazz up your packaging’ – will take place from June 3 to 5 2026, at the Marriott Canal Street Hotel.

‘Over the last three and half decades, Esko World has provided a platform for us to not only showcase our latest innovative solutions, but also to discuss, analyse and learn from the experiences of global brands and their packaging converters,’ said marketing director Jan De Roeck. ‘This is always a highlight of our year, enabling us to discuss the issues affecting the industry and inspiring the solutions of tomorrow that will bring the greatest benefits by being integrated into existing workflows.’

Building on the successful introduction of sector specific ‘tracks’ at last year’s Esko World – dedicated discussions, presentations and roadmap groups for packaging professionals by sector – the 2026 event will introduce new job specific tracks.

‘The new tracks can be pre-selected during registration based on job type, with specific sessions and classes automatically added to an attendee’s agenda as soon as they are available,’ said Jan. ‘From design and optimisation, digital flexo colour and print, and packaging intelligence, through to graphics, prepress and product lifecycle – this year’s event will have something for everyone, wherever they work in the packaging supply chain. And as always, sessions will cover every sector, from labels, flexibles and corrugated/folding carton conversion and premedia trades hops through to consumer packaged goods and life science brand owners.’

‘Anyone attending Esko World 2026 will be sure to enhance their knowledge of our solutions and be able to influence solution roadmaps,’ added Jan. ‘Importantly, the event also offers an unrivalled opportunity to network with colleagues from around the world, sharing and discussing the  latest trends and issues affecting the industry, and determining how we can work together to overcome them.’

A packed event awaits visitors to Esko World 2026, with a full programme of sessions, workshops and demonstrations running alongside a showcase of innovative new solutions and keynote presentations.

EskoWorld 2026 will take place from June 3 to 5 2026 at the Marriott Canal Street Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana. The full agenda will be published in March 2026.

For more information and to register to attend, please visit www.eskoworld.com