Loupe Americas returns in September

Loupe Americas, formerly Labelexpo Americas, has announced its return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Chicago, from 15-17 September 2026, with more than 400 exhibitors and an expanded education program reflecting the event's broadened scope across labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons.

Building on a 37-year heritage, Loupe Americas serves a market that accounts for 27 percent of global label consumption, with the North American market alone worth 13.6 billion USD.

The Americas event is part of the Loupe Global, formerly the Labelexpo portfolio. Loupe is the global platform for the packaging printing industries, connecting business professionals in labels, flexible packaging (specifically shrink sleeves and pouches), and in-line folding carton converting. The portfolio delivers the insight, expertise and innovation to help the industry navigate technological shifts, unlock new capabilities and drive growth.

Combined with local events in Mexico, Asia, India, South China, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Americas and the MENA region, Loupe represents the largest dedicated platform for the labels and package printing industry.

Building on its heritage, Loupe Americas will return with a refreshed program and augmented opportunities for exhibitors and visitors.

With its extended scope covering labels, shrink sleeves, pouches and in-line folding cartons, the event offers exhibitors expanded market reach across the packaging sector and access to new customer segments. Similarly, visitors will continue to benefit by attending the largest and most targeted event focused on labels and package printing. Expect to see product launches and technology to reflect this enhanced scope.

Dale Coates, PhD, CEO and president of TLMI, commented: ‘TLMI is proud to support Loupe Americas as a vital partner in advancing the future of label and package printing. Our converter and supplier members are driving innovation across the industry, and this collaboration strengthens their access to insights, education, and connections that will fuel continued growth.’

Loupe Americas 2026 is expanding its education program to cover two days of the event.

Each day begins with high-impact keynote presentations led by influential voices from across the value chain. These sessions focus on big-picture insights delving into current market trends, innovation landscape and competitive advantage.

Later in the morning, the program shifts to breakout educational sessions, diving into the practical realities currently shaping converting businesses. The content will cover automation, smart packaging, sustainability, workforce development, diversification into flexible packaging and folding cartons, and long-term business planning with an executive-level converter panel.

The morning sessions are then followed by practical workshops. Industry professionals will be able to experience AI deployment for label and packaging printing businesses and the impact of packaging design and materials on consumer choices.

Free to all Loupe Americas attendees, the Spotlight Stage will host short sessions on new technologies implemented by some of the world’s leading industry suppliers.

Loupe Americas is currently accepting applications from speakers interested in sharing expertise across a range of prominent topics, from automation and AI to leadership and sustainability.

With a renewed focus on industry connection, organizers are launching the Loupe Americas Ambassadors Program, engaging renowned industry leaders across labels, flexible packaging, folding carton, market intelligence and sustainability.

On sustainability, partnerships have already been formed with IWS and Resource Label Group to collect and reprocess matrix waste.

Off the show floor, the inaugural ‘Loop to Loupe Fun Run’ will take place on the evening of September 14.

Tasha Ventimiglia, Americas group director at Loupe Global, said: ‘For Loupe Americas 2026, formerly Labelexpo Americas, we have magnified our focus on connection and education. From audience-focused meetups for women and the next generation of leaders to enhanced workshops and conferences, we are creating opportunities for the industry to network and make connections that truly matter in the Americas market.’

Loupe Americas, formerly Labelexpo Americas, runs September 15-17, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, US.