LANKAPAK 2026 Set to Drive Growth and Innovation in Sri Lanka’s Packaging Industry
Sri Lanka’s packaging industry is undergoing significant change as businesses face growing demands for sustainability, resource efficiency, innovation, technology and compliance with international market requirements. LANKAPAK 2026, Sri Lanka’s premier international Packaging, Printing, Paper, Plastics and Converting Exhibition, will be held from 23rd to 25th October 2026 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (SBMEC), BMICH, Colombo.
Organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging (SLIP) in collaboration with CDC Events, the 27th edition will feature more than 160 exhibition stalls representing over 80 companies from Sri Lanka and overseas, including participants from China, India, Pakistan, Maldives and other South Asian countries.
A key contribution of LANKAPAK 2026 will be bringing technology providers, manufacturers, exporters, suppliers, buyers and industry professionals from the packaging, printing, paper, plastics and converting sectors together on one platform. The exhibition will enable businesses to discover new technologies, improve production efficiency, reduce waste, enhance product quality, develop partnerships and explore new markets. It will also provide SMEs and entrepreneurs with industry knowledge, expert advice and solutions to improve their products and strengthen export readiness.
As international markets increasingly focus on sustainability, recyclability, safety and quality standards, LANKAPAK will help Sri Lankan businesses understand changing requirements and identify innovative and sustainable solutions across the industry.
Held concurrently on 23rd and 24th October, the SLIP Annual Packaging Congress 2026, under the theme “Rewriting Packaging in the New Global Economic Landscape,” will bring together industry leaders, academics, policymakers and professionals to discuss sustainability, innovation, emerging technologies and changing global market requirements.
The Packaging Clinic will provide practical guidance on packaging design, material selection, standards, product development, sustainability and export readiness, while Daily Tech Forum sessions will highlight emerging technologies, innovative materials and global industry trends.
Mr. Nishan Perera, President of SLIP, said:
“LANKAPAK 2026 is more than an exhibition; it is an important platform for the continued development of Sri Lanka’s packaging industry. Our focus is on connecting local businesses, particularly manufacturers, exporters and SMEs, with the technologies, knowledge and partnerships they need to grow and compete.”
The exhibition is supported by KWO Printing Needs (Pvt.) Ltd. as Principal Sponsor, Polydime Plastics (Pvt.) Ltd. as Platinum Sponsor, Petro Packaging (Pvt.) Ltd. and Advanced Printing Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd. as Gold Sponsors, and FMJ Holdings and CMC Engineering Export GmbH as Silver Sponsors.
Mr. Kumar Welengoda, Managing Director, KWO Printing Needs (Pvt.) Ltd., said:
“As Principal Sponsor of LANKAPAK 2026, KWO Printing Needs (Pvt) Ltd. is proud to support a premier platform that advances innovation and excellence within Sri Lanka’s packaging industry. We commend the organizers for their dedication and extend our sincere best wishes for the success of the exhibition.”
Mr. Johann Tranchell, Director, Polydime International (Pvt.) Ltd., said:
“Through the Lankapak exhibitions the Polydime Group has been able to deliver innovative, sustainable packaging solutions that combine performance, quality and technology—helping customers protect their products, strengthen brands and build a better future.”
The SLIP Annual Packaging Congress is supported by Snackings (Pvt.) Ltd. as Diamond Sponsor and Polymer Colour (Pvt.) Ltd. as Gold Sponsor. Industry professionals, manufacturers, exporters, SMEs, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders are invited to visit LANKAPAK 2026 and benefit from the exhibition, Congress, Packaging Clinic and technical knowledge-sharing programmes.
