In this episode, we’re joined by Laura Thompson, PMMI’s VP of Trade Show, to get the inside scoop on what’s ahead at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025. This year marks the show’s 30th anniversary and its first time passing one million net square feet. Laura walks us through what to expect, from bigger pavilions and guided tours to the newest breakthroughs in automation, robotics, and AI.
Guest: Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial
In this episode, Jake Hall, known as The Manufacturing Millennial, joins Sean to challenge outdated views of packaging and processing. He highlights how robotics, automation, and digital skills are reshaping the industry, why robots save jobs rather than replace them, and how manufacturers can use social media and community outreach to attract the next generation of talent.
In this episode, we’re joined by Laura Thompson, PMMI’s VP of Trade Show, to get the inside scoop on what’s ahead at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025. This year marks the show’s 30th anniversary and its first time passing one million net square feet. Laura walks us through what to expect, from bigger pavilions and guided tours to the newest breakthroughs in automation, robotics, and AI.
In this episode, Rebecca Marquez returns to share strategies for tackling the workforce crisis in manufacturing. From smarter operator training and AI insights to intuitive machine design and OEM collaboration, learn how to prepare for the next five years—and how PACK EXPO Las Vegas can help turn these strategies into action.
In this episode, Jake Hall, known as The Manufacturing Millennial, joins Sean to challenge outdated views of packaging and processing. He highlights how robotics, automation, and digital skills are reshaping the industry, why robots save jobs rather than replace them, and how manufacturers can use social media and community outreach to attract the next generation of talent.
In this episode, Amber Miller and Jen Krepelka of PMMI Media Group share pre-show marketing strategies to boost booth traffic ahead of PACK EXPO Las Vegas. They offer tips on digital targeting, email campaigns, and post-show follow-up to help exhibitors maximize engagement before, during, and after the event.
Mary Johnson, a veteran marketer at Amcor, discusses how her team leverages PACK EXPO’s Customer Invite Program (CIP) and a multi-channel strategy to drive booth traffic, track engagement, and energize sales teams. She emphasizes the importance of early outreach, fresh booth experiences, and PMMI’s exhibitor tools to connect with your audience.
PMMI’s Director of Custom Research, Rebecca Marquez, joins the pod to discuss how sustainability is transforming packaging machinery—from adaptable equipment to consumer and regulatory pressures. She shares trends, OEM challenges, and tips for PACK EXPO Las Vegas exhibitors to spotlight their sustainable solutions.
In this episode, PACK EXPO Veteran Robby Martin shares practical advice on when and how to start show prep, how exhibitor outreach can make or break a connection, and why personalization beats mass email blasts. This episode is packed with actionable ways to stand out on a crowded show floor.
As part of our Learning Circle series, Amber Miller of PMMI Media Group hosts a special Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network conversation on how women in manufacturing can get the most out of trade shows. The discussion covers preparation, confident networking, and impactful follow-up, offering practical tips to boost ROI and build lasting connections.
