11th Colour & Chem Expo 2026 to showcase Pakistan's largest dyes, chemicals industry gathering

LAHORE -- Pakistan's premier exhibition for the dyes, chemicals and allied industries, the 11th Colour & Chem Expo 2026, will be held on 18–19 July 2026 at the Lahore International Expo Centre. Organised by Event and Conference International (Pvt) Ltd in collaboration with Rainbow Group and the Punjab Dyes & Chemicals Merchants Association (PDCMA), the two-day exhibition promises to be the country's most comprehensive platform for the chemical and allied industries.

Shafay Hussain, Punjab Minister for Industries, Commerce & Investment, will attend the event as the Chief Guest, underscoring the provincial government's commitment to promoting industrial growth, investment and technological advancement in Pakistan's manufacturing sector.

The expo will be open daily from 10am to 6pm, offering free entry to trade and corporate visitors upon pre-registration. More than 300 national and international exhibitors will showcase cutting-edge products, technologies and solutions across the dyes, chemicals and allied industries. The event is expected to attract thousands of business professionals, manufacturers, importers, exporters, distributors, researchers, policymakers and investors from Pakistan and overseas.

Running alongside the exhibition will be the Digital Textile Printing Industry Expo (DTPIE), providing visitors with an expanded opportunity to explore the latest developments in digital textile printing, screen printing, textile processing, finishing technologies and industrial automation.

The exhibition will feature a wide range of sectors, including textile chemicals, dyes and intermediates, pigments, printing technologies, paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, food chemicals, agrochemicals, fertilisers, petrochemicals, detergents, leather chemicals, water treatment, specialty chemicals, laboratory equipment, industrial machinery and environmental technologies.

Since its inception in 2016, the Colour & Chem Expo has established itself as Pakistan's leading business-to-business platform for the dyes and chemicals industry, facilitating trade, technology transfer, investment opportunities and strategic partnerships. 

The 11th edition aims to further strengthen collaboration among industry stakeholders while highlighting the latest innovations shaping the future of manufacturing and industrial development

Speaking ahead of the event, the organisers said the exhibition reflects the growing strength of Pakistan's industrial sector and provides an ideal platform for local and international companies to launch new products, expand business networks and explore emerging market opportunities.

Industry stakeholders, corporate executives, manufacturers, buyers, academics and media representatives are invited to participate in this landmark event and witness the latest advancements driving the growth of Pakistan's dyes and chemicals industry.
Trade visitors are encouraged to complete their online registration before the event to ensure smooth and hassle-free entry.