At the World Expo of Packaging Industry (WEPACK), the Indian Day program was held at the 7A700, WEPACK Carnival Conference Zone, Hall 7. The event brought together over 150 Indian entrepreneurs, Chinese manufacturers, and the WEPACK team to foster networking and explore collaborative opportunities in India’s packaging and printing sectors.
Organised by RX and co-hosted with Indian trade associations, the Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers of India (FCBM) and Offset Printers Association (OPA), the program served as a platform for high-level dialogue, innovation showcase, and business matchmaking between Indian delegates and international solution providers.
The agenda began with a sign-in and networking session, followed by welcome speeches. Rajendra Bhati, president of the FCBM, addressed the gathering first. He was followed by Kamal Mohan Chopra, president of the Integrated Printing, Photography and Multimedia Technologists’ Association (IPPAMTA), who represented the Indian printing and packaging industry.
In his welcome speech, Chopra highlighted the critical need for stronger collaboration across the graphic communication value chain. He stated, “The future of our industry lies in seamless networking between all platforms of printing, packaging, photography, and multimedia technologies. Only through joint efforts and shared knowledge can we achieve accelerated progress and unlock new growth opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs on the global stage.”
He further emphasised, “As we stand at the intersection of tradition and cutting-edge technology, it is essential that we build robust bridges between Indian industry and international innovators. Let us commit today to fostering meaningful partnerships that will drive innovation, enhance quality, and expand market reach for the entire Indian graphic arts and packaging ecosystem.”
The session continued with a tech talk on Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Solutions Application in India Market delivered by Terry Chen, board chairman of Smartech Machinery and Legend Pack.
The Indian Day at WEPACK 2026 showcased the dynamism and potential of India’s packaging and printing industry. It provided an opportunity for Indian delegates to engage with global technology providers and explore emerging business avenues in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
The event concluded on a positive note with participants expressing optimism about the new partnerships formed and the promising future of Indo-Chinese collaboration in the packaging and printing sectors.