As the largest trade show in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, draws the innovators, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology together to connect, be inspired, and find new solutions.
IMTS is a biennial, large-scale trade show focused on manufacturing technology—covering CNC, automation, additive, robotics, inspection, and digital manufacturing—held at McCormick Place in Chicago. It attracts tens of thousands of attendees and thousands of exhibitors, and combines live demos, extensive conference programming, and workforce development initiatives for manufacturers, suppliers, and students.
Manufacturing engineers, Plant/operations managers, Production supervisors, Procurement/purchasing managers, R&D/design engineers, Sales & application engineers, Students and educators
Engineers, plant and operations leaders, procurement/buying teams, R&D and product development staff, and students/educators seeking hands-on exposure to manufacturing technology, new suppliers, live demonstrations, and sector-specific education.
General consumers or entertainment-seekers with no connection to manufacturing, vendors whose products are unrelated to industrial/manufacturing processes, or attendees seeking a small, local trade fair rather than a large international manufacturing marketplace.