International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS)
Venue & Location
September 14 - 19, 2026
Exhibitors
The 2026 edition of the show is projected to attract over 100,000 industrial decision-makers, including engineers, executives, and plant managers from around the world.
Visitors will represent a diverse array of manufacturing sectors, all looking for cutting-edge technologies to boost efficiency and maintain a competitive edge.
Attendees
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL - USA
Dates
IMTS 2026 is expected to feature over 1,700 exhibitors spanning a broad spectrum of advanced manufacturing sectors, including multitasking CNC and hybrid machines, additive manufacturing, automation and robotics, AI, digital twins, metrology, AR/VR, and generative design.
Activities and Highlights
Main Stage Programs: Daily keynotes and live segments like IMTS Today and Shop Talk, featuring experts from NASA, Microsoft, and other major tech leaders.
Emerging Technology Center: Live demos of cutting-edge innovations including hybrid manufacturing, AI-driven systems, and humanoid robotics.
Smartforce Student Summit: Hands-on STEM experiences, workforce education, and interactive exhibits designed for students and young professionals.
Lightning Learning Labs: Quick, high-impact presentations and live equipment demos showcasing real-world manufacturing applications.
Statistics from Previous Shows
Attendance & Exhibitors: The show featured 89,020 registrants and 1,737 exhibitors occupying 1,609 booths over 1.23 million ft² of exhibit space.
International Reach: Participants came from over 110 countries, reinforcing IMTS’s status as the largest manufacturing tech marketplace in the Western Hemisphere.
Scale of Equipment: More than 40 million pounds of machinery were displayed on site.
Conference & Student Engagement: The IMTS 2024 Conference saw a 53% increase in registrants compared to 2022, and the Smartforce Student Summit attracted nearly 20,000 student attendees.
Reasons to Exhibit
Exhibiting provides direct exposure to senior engineers, plant managers, and procurement professionals who are actively investing in advanced technologies like automation, additive manufacturing, and AI-driven solutions. It's a strategic platform to launch products, demonstrate capabilities in real time, and connect with buyers from aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors.
Keywords
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