4 minute read - 3rd September 2024
2024 PPMA Show to take place 24th to 26th September
The 2024 PPMA Show will take place again at the NEC Birmingham from 24 to 26 September. The UK’s most prominent exhibition for processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial automation and machine vision event is expected to attract thousands of visitors who are looking to streamline their automation processes.
Automate UK, the organisers of the PPMA Show, recently revealed a significant number of brand-new show innovations to enhance everyone’s show experience for this year’s event. Some of the features include a free PPMA Show app, a dedicated live demonstration theatre and ‘Innovation Tours’.
Scott McKenna, Chief Operating Officer at Automate UK, said: “The 2024 PPMA Show promises to be our most exciting exhibition yet. The team at Automate UK has been truly inspired this year; the sheer volume and quality of the show innovations that have been introduced are very impressive. These new features will greatly improve the show experience for everyone involved.”
As a special addition to this year’s show, Automate UK was recently pleased to announce that the well-known broadcaster, entrepreneur and writer, Gregg Wallace, will be spending a day at the PPMA Show as he goes ‘Inside the Exhibition’ interviewing some of the exhibitors. These recordings will be available after the show.
Established over 35 years ago, Automate UK says the PPMA Show is an event where innovative technologies inspire visitors to adopt new solutions to improve the performance of their businesses. The show also highlights the important role processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial automation and machine vision solutions can play in the future growth of companies across many sectors in the UK.
Picture: Automate UK
Automate UK added that the 2024 PPMA Show will provide a brilliant platform for visitors to see the next generation of products, services and technologies. There is something for everyone, from the cutting-edge solutions provided by over 350 world-class exhibitors – including over 100 companies who are new to the show – through to hours of free expert talks and plenty of networking opportunities. The three-day show is the ultimate must-attend event for visitors, where they can immerse themselves into the captivating and thought-provoking features that the show has on offer. For more information on exhibitors: PPMA Show Exhibitors.
Brand-new live demonstration theatre and ‘Innovation Tours’
The PPMA Show will feature a new live demonstration theatre where exhibitors will present their latest technologies and solutions for the first time in the UK. The new daily ‘Innovation Tour’ will visit these exhibitors during the show, offering fantastic opportunities to further deepen visitors understanding about the potential benefits these technologies can deliver.
PPMA Show TV returns for its 10th year, broadcasting live from the stands of exhibitors as they showcase their working machinery. The broadcast will be featured at the live demonstration theatre, where company experts will provide commentary on the on-screen activities and answer any questions that visitors may have.
Inspiring expert talks
Not only will visitors have the opportunity to explore and discover the latest products first hand, they will also have access to a wide range of expert talks at the seminar theatres. These presentations have been designed to be thought-provoking and stimulate visitors to consider how they can put their learnings into practice, as well as staying up to date with the latest industry trends.
This year’s keynote speakers are:
• Stefan Casey, Nestlé: The digital transformation of FMCG industry: How digital technology is bringing both challenges and opportunities in packaging across the whole value chain
• Jessica Sansom, Huel: The manifestations of climate change – rising to the challenge and adapting to a new normal
These and other presentations provide visitors with hours of free information for consideration. For more information: PPMA Show Sessions.
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PPMA Show 2024 App
Automate UK has just launched its new free PPMA Show app to ensure visitors get the most out of the PPMA Show. The app boasts an interactive, innovative and user-friendly design, which is packed with features that deliver a seamless show experience for everyone involved.
The app includes a full list of exhibitors and their products, a content capture function for retrieving additional information about exhibiting companies via QR codes, and a detailed programme of seminars, from session topics through to start times and speaker information. The organisers recommend that both visitors and exhibitors download the app prior to the event: PPMA Show App.
For more information, visit: PPMA Show 2024
