Pallet Industry Events & Conferences 2026
Stay connected with the pallet community through conferences, trade shows, webinars, and networking events. Pallet Union members receive priority registration and exclusive access to select events.
Pallet Union Q1 Industry Webinar: 2026 Market Outlook
Kick off 2026 with a comprehensive industry outlook presented by Pallet Union analysts and guest experts. This 90-minute webinar covers lumber price projections for the year ahead, housing start forecasts and their impact on pallet lumber availability, e-commerce growth trends driving pallet demand, and technology innovations reshaping pallet manufacturing. Q&A session with panelists follows the presentation. Free for all Pallet Union members.
Woodpack Global Annual Leadership Conference
The premier gathering for wood packaging professionals worldwide. Three days of keynote sessions on market trends, lumber pricing forecasts, automation technology, and regulatory updates from APHIS, IPPC, and international trade officials. Includes a supplier exhibition hall, plant tour, and executive networking reception. Over 800 attendees expected from across the wood packaging value chain.
ProMat 2026
North America's largest material handling, supply chain, and logistics trade show. ProMat features 1,000+ exhibitors showcasing the latest in automated warehousing, robotics, conveyor systems, and packaging technology. For pallet professionals, ProMat is the place to evaluate automated pallet handling systems, pallet dispensers, robotic palletizers, stretch wrapping equipment, and warehouse management software. The Pallet Union hosts a meetup for members attending the show.
Pallet Union Q2 Industry Webinar: ISPM-15 Enforcement Update
A focused 60-minute webinar on the latest ISPM-15 enforcement trends, border inspection statistics, and compliance best practices. Guest speakers include a former APHIS inspector, an international trade compliance attorney, and a pallet company owner who navigated a compliance audit. Learn about recent changes to enforcement protocols, common stamp errors that trigger rejections, and how to audit your own ISPM-15 program. Free for all Pallet Union members.
Western Pallet Association Annual Meeting
The WPA annual meeting brings together pallet manufacturers, recyclers, and lumber suppliers from the western United States and Canada. Focused sessions on Pacific Northwest lumber markets, West Coast port logistics, wildfire impacts on timber supply, and regional regulatory developments. Features equipment demonstrations, regional networking, and the WPA awards dinner recognizing industry leaders.
Southeast Pallet Industry Networking Dinner
An evening networking event for pallet professionals in the southeastern US. Connect with fellow manufacturers, recyclers, lumber suppliers, and equipment vendors over a sit-down dinner in downtown Atlanta. The event includes brief market update remarks from Pallet Union staff and plenty of time for informal networking and relationship building. Limited to 80 attendees to ensure meaningful connections. Priority registration for Pallet Union Professional and Enterprise members.
EPAL General Assembly 2026
The European Pallet Association (EPAL) General Assembly convenes national committees from across Europe to address standardization, quality control, and the future of the EUR pallet pool. Sessions cover the EPAL digital pallet tracking initiative, sustainability reporting under EU Green Deal requirements, quality audit program updates, and the expansion of the EPAL pallet pool into new markets. A must-attend event for companies active in European pallet trade.
Midwest Pallet Professionals Networking Breakfast
A morning networking event for pallet industry professionals across the Midwest. Start your day with breakfast, a brief regional market update, and facilitated networking with fellow operators in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and surrounding states. Topics of discussion include Midwest lumber supply dynamics, labor market challenges, and opportunities for collaboration among regional operators. Limited to 60 attendees.
Pallet Union Q3 Industry Webinar: Automation & Technology
Explore how technology is transforming pallet manufacturing and recycling operations. This 90-minute webinar covers robotic pallet nailing systems, automated pallet inspection using computer vision, sawmill optimization software, IoT-enabled pallet tracking, and the business case for automation at different production volumes. Includes live demonstrations from two leading equipment manufacturers and case studies from pallet companies that have successfully automated their operations.
Northeast Pallet & Packaging Workshop
A one-day hands-on workshop focused on practical skills for pallet company operators in the Northeast. Sessions include ISPM-15 compliance audit preparation, pallet repair best practices, customer contract negotiation strategies, and a tour of a local automated pallet manufacturing facility. Designed for owner-operators and plant managers looking to sharpen their skills and connect with peers. Includes lunch and all materials. Limited to 50 participants.
Pallet Union Annual Summit 2026
The flagship event of the Pallet Union. Three days of intensive programming including keynote presentations from industry leaders, breakout sessions on operations, sales, compliance, and technology, an equipment exhibition hall, and structured networking events. The Summit features the Pallet Union Industry Awards ceremony, a startup showcase for innovative pallet technology companies, and a members-only executive roundtable. Early bird registration opens April 1 for Pallet Union members.
Pack Expo International 2026
Pack Expo International is the packaging industry's marquee event, drawing 30,000+ attendees and 2,500+ exhibitors. The show covers all aspects of packaging — from primary packaging to palletizing, stretch wrapping, and end-of-line automation. Pallet companies attend to source palletizing equipment, meet potential customers in consumer goods and food manufacturing, and stay current on packaging trends that impact pallet demand. The Pallet Union organizes a guided tour of pallet-relevant exhibitors.
Pallet Union Q4 Industry Webinar: Year in Review & 2027 Preview
Close out the year with a comprehensive look at 2026 pallet industry performance and a preview of what to expect in 2027. This 90-minute webinar reviews lumber price trends, pallet demand by sector, mergers and acquisitions activity, regulatory developments, and technology adoption milestones. Panel discussion features CEOs from leading pallet companies sharing their outlook for the year ahead. Free for all Pallet Union members.
Unlock Exclusive Events & Priority Access
Pallet Union Professional and Enterprise members receive priority registration, member-only pricing, and access to exclusive events including executive roundtables, private networking dinners, and behind-the-scenes plant tours.
- Priority registration before events open to non-members
- Free access to all quarterly webinars and recordings
- Discounted registration for conferences and workshops
- Exclusive access to executive roundtables (Enterprise members)