Informa Markets opened registration for LOUPE Americas 2026, marking the next edition of the Chicago-area show under its new name after years as Labelexpo Americas. The event will return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont from September 15 to 17, with the organizer positioning it as the largest dedicated label and package printing show in the Americas. More than 400 exhibitors are expected, alongside a stronger emphasis on education, networking, and technology demonstrations across the show floor.

As the first event to carry the LOUPE Americas name, the show is positioned around a broader converting landscape that still centers on labels but also extends into mid-web flexible packaging, including shrink sleeves and pouches, as well as inline carton converting. The event theme, Explore Hidden Depths, reflects that wider technology and application mix. “LOUPE Americas, formerly Labelexpo Americas, marks a significant step forward as the label industry continues to evolve,” said Tasha Ventimiglia, Group Director of LOUPE Americas.

The 2026 edition will also introduce two ticketing options, with an expo pass covering floor access and show activities across all three days, and an education pass adding entry to the two-day conference, keynotes, and workshops. The education program will cover automation, AI, smart packaging, and sustainability, reinforcing how label and package printing suppliers are being pushed to address a broader range of production and business issues as converting markets continue to overlap.