The 20th edition of IFTECH Pakistan and Plasti&Pack Pakistan, held from May 29 to 31, 2025, at the Expo Centre Lahore, wrapped up on a high note, reinforcing its stature as South Asia’s premier platform for the food, beverage, plastics, and packaging industries.

Inaugurated by the Provincial Minister of Punjab for Industries, Commerce and Investment, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, the co-located shows welcomed over 9,900 industry professionals and featured more than 200 local and international exhibitors from 25+ countries, showcasing cutting-edge innovations across 3,232 square meters of gross exhibition space.

A resounding industry response

The shows drew overwhelming praise for quality, scale, and business relevance. Key visitor motivations included discovering new products (35%), connecting with new suppliers (25%), and networking within the industry (22%). Notably, 91% of attendees indicated they would recommend the exhibition to peers, and 71% expressed interest in attending the 2026 edition.

“Once again, IFTECH proved to be an essential hub for connecting with new customers and nurturing long-standing relationships,” said Mr. Italo Pozzi, Area Manager at FBR-ELPO S.p.A. “We are keen to return.”

Exhibitor satisfaction at an all-time high

This year’s event received exceptional feedback from exhibitors:

• 88% rated the overall exhibition experience as highly satisfactory.
• 96% achieved their target audience reach.
• 90% met or exceeded expectations.
  82% generated qualified business leads during the show.

“We received excellent promotional support and were impressed by the strong visitor turnout, especially on Friday and Saturday,” shared Zahoor Ahmed Kayani, CEO of Automation Brain Pvt. Ltd.

Powerful knowledge exchange at IFTECH Conference

Held on May 29, the IFTECH Conference—“Shaping Tomorrow’s Food Industry: Innovation, Intelligence, Integrity”—brought together thought leaders across the food safety, processing, and regulatory space. Featuring speakers from Dawn Foods, Shezan Bakers, Cheezious Pakistan, Bundu Khan, and international partners, the sessions were met with acclaim:

• 96% of attendees rated speaker quality as “Excellent to Good”
• 94% gained a better understanding of industry trends and standards

IFTECH & Plasti&Pack return in June 2026

As anticipation builds for the 21st edition, organizers Pegasus Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. have announced that IFTECH and Plasti&Pack Pakistan will return on June 18–20, 2026, again at Expo Centre Lahore.

With strong industry support, an expanding international presence, and a continued focus on innovation, the 2026 edition promises to raise the bar even higher.