Propak East Africa 2027 is East Africa's leading international exhibition and conference for the packaging, printing, plastics, processing, and food manufacturing industries. Taking place from 2–4 March 2027 at The Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, the event brings together manufacturers, processors, technology providers, distributors, brand owners, and industry professionals from across Africa and around the world. Organised by Montgomery Group East Africa, Propak has established itself as the region's premier business platform for showcasing innovation, facilitating trade, and promoting industrial growth.
The exhibition covers the entire manufacturing value chain, featuring the latest technologies in packaging machinery, food and beverage processing, plastics manufacturing, printing equipment, bottling systems, labelling, automation, robotics, material handling, recycling, quality control, and industrial processing solutions. Visitors can explore hundreds of innovative products and services presented by leading global and regional suppliers, helping manufacturers improve productivity, efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.
With more than 5,500 visitors, over 150 exhibiting brands, and participants from more than 35 countries, Propak East Africa provides outstanding opportunities for business development, sourcing, and investment. The event attracts decision-makers from food and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, plastics, printing, FMCG, logistics, and industrial production sectors, making it one of the most influential trade gatherings in the region.
Alongside the exhibition, attendees can participate in an extensive programme of industry conferences, technical workshops, live machinery demonstrations, and specialist masterclasses covering topics such as sustainable packaging, digital printing, automation, food safety, manufacturing efficiency, circular economy initiatives, and emerging technologies. These educational sessions provide valuable insights into market trends, regulatory developments, and best practices while enabling direct interaction with industry experts and technology leaders.
Propak East Africa 2027 also serves as a premier networking platform, enabling manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, investors, consultants, and government representatives to establish strategic partnerships and explore new business opportunities throughout East Africa's rapidly growing industrial sector. By combining a world-class exhibition with expert-led conferences and hands-on technology demonstrations, the event plays a vital role in accelerating innovation, strengthening regional manufacturing capabilities, and supporting the continued growth of the packaging, processing, plastics, and printing industries across Africa.
Key Focus Areas
- Packaging machinery and automation
- Food and beverage processing technologies
- Plastics manufacturing and recycling
- Printing and labelling solutions
- Bottling, filling, and inspection systems
- Industrial processing equipment
- Sustainable packaging and circular economy
- Technical conferences and live demonstrations
- Manufacturing innovation and digital transformation
- Business networking and regional trade development
