IMTS 2026 will take place September 14–19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2026:
📍 Event Overview
- Dates: September 14–19, 2026
- Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois
- Organizer: AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology
- Frequency: Biennial (every two years)
🌟 What to Expect
- Largest manufacturing trade show in the Western Hemisphere
- Over 1 million square feet of exhibit space
- Attended by global leaders, innovators, and suppliers in manufacturing technology
- Showcases cutting-edge solutions across automation, metalworking, robotics, software, and more
- A vital marketplace for networking, discovering new technologies, and forming strategic partnerships
🎯 Who Should Attend
- Professionals in:
- Mechanical engineering
- Automation
- Metal processing
- Industrial design
- Advanced manufacturing
- Business leaders, buyers, and decision-makers looking to stay ahead in the industry