Conferences & trade shows in Minneapolis, MN

Oct 26–30, 2026·Minneapolis, MN

Annual technical meeting of the research and education networking community, with sessions, tutorials, workshops and unconference tracks on networking, identity and access management, cloud and security.

Who it's for

Chief technologists, network engineers, cloud architects, security analysts and IAM professionals in research and education

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Internet2

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–29, 2026·Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN

Co-located advanced manufacturing expo in Minneapolis covering medtech, automation, design and manufacturing, plastics and packaging, with a seven-track conference program.

Who it's for

Engineers, product developers and sourcing leaders in medtech and advanced manufacturing

Approx. size

5,000+ attendees · 570+ exhibitors

Organizer

Informa

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Super Early Bird (2-Day Conference Pass): $529 until Aug 14, 2026
• Expired: Early Bird (2-Day Conference Pass): $629 until Sep 16, 2026
• Expired: Advanced (2-Day Conference Pass): $749 until Oct 21, 2026
• Current price: Onsite (2-Day Conference Pass): $879

Expo pass

• Expired: Expo Pass, qualified attendees (free by Sep 16): Free until Sep 16, 2026
• Expired: Expo Pass, advanced: $50 until Oct 21, 2026
• Current price: Expo Pass, onsite: $199

Expo Pass is complimentary for qualified attendees who register by September 16, then $50 (advanced) and $199 onsite. Conference pass amounts were read from the pricing page text, where column alignment was ambiguous.

Oct 28–29, 2026·Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN

A two-day technical conference paired with a focused exhibition covering air, liquid, industrial, environmental and specialty filtration.

Who it's for

Filtration professionals

Approx. size

1,200+ attendees · 120+ exhibitors

Organizer

INDA

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Before Sep 28: $950 until Sep 27, 2026
• Current price: After Sep 28: $1,140

Expo pass

• Expired: Before Sep 28: $200 until Sep 27, 2026
• Current price: After Sep 28: $225

Non-member rates.

Oct 29, 2026·Glass House, Minneapolis, MN

A free one-day ecommerce conference in Minneapolis with talks, panels, networking and a marketplace of merchant brands, covering ecommerce practices, technology and trends.

Who it's for

Ecommerce merchants, founders and brand operators

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Irish Titan

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Free registration: Free

Oct 29, 2026·Interlachen Country Club, Minneapolis, MN

One-day gathering of middle-market business owners, investors, lenders and advisers covering raising capital, buying and selling companies, and deal trends.

Who it's for

Middle-market CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, lenders and M&A advisers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Smart Business Dealmakers (Smart Business Network LLC)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 4, 2026·Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN

All-day annual conference for environmental professionals with keynotes, technical sessions on air, water, waste and regulation, and exhibitor displays.

Who it's for

Environmental professionals from industry, consulting, government and academia

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Upper Midwest Section of A&WMA and Central States Water Environment Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 4–6, 2026·Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN

Three-day national conference for agricultural lenders covering ag credit, federal policy, the rural economy and emerging technology, with a sponsor showcase.

Who it's for

Agricultural bankers and ag lending professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Bankers Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 5, 2026·McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis, MN

One-day conference where researchers and practitioners share transportation research relevant to Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.

Who it's for

Government policymakers and practitioners, private-sector consultants, shippers and carriers, and academics

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Standard: $125 until Oct 22, 2026

Nov 5, 2026·The Depot Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN

Annual commercial real estate networking expo and awards program run by the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors.

Who it's for

Commercial real estate brokers, developers, lenders, architects and construction firms

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Nonmember: $75

Members pay $55.

Nov 9–10, 2026·Minnesota CLE Conference Center, Minneapolis, MN

Two-day continuing legal education conference on artificial intelligence and technology law, with an online replay in December.

Who it's for

Attorneys and professionals interested in AI, innovation and technology law

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Minnesota Continuing Legal Education

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Standard rate: $495

MSBA members and paralegals pay $445.

Nov 9–11, 2026·Depot Renaissance Hotel, Minneapolis, MN

Three-day AIA Minnesota conference with continuing education, an exhibit hall, receptions and an awards celebration.

Who it's for

Minnesota architects, designers and industry professionals

Approx. size

110+ exhibitors

Organizer

AIA Minnesota

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 10, 2026·SPS Tower, The Lodge, Minneapolis, MN

Evening roadshow with a keynote on AI in supply chain, panels on growth and revenue protection, and networking.

Who it's for

Supply chain leaders at retailers, suppliers and brands

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

SPS Commerce, Inc.

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 13, 2026·Carlson School of Management, Marilyn C. Nelson Hall, Minneapolis, MN

One-day conference on buying a business, from deal sourcing and financing to due diligence and integration, with keynotes, panels and networking.

Who it's for

Entrepreneurs, investors, business owners and industry experts

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Community member: $75

Community members $75, alumni $50; students attend free (no deadlines listed).

Nov 16–17, 2026·Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN

Annual tax education conference from the Minnesota Society of CPAs, held in person in Minneapolis with a livestream option.

Who it's for

CPAs and tax professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Minnesota Society of CPAs (MNCPA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early bird: $899 until Oct 30, 2026
• Standard: $949

Nov 19, 2026·Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Full-day forum on responsible AI in healthcare with keynote, breakout sessions, AI demo theater and a startup showcase.

Who it's for

Healthcare leaders, clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, startups and investors interested in healthcare AI

Approx. size

200+ attendees

Organizer

HealthcareMN

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 19, 2026·Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN

One-day trade show and conference for people who operate, maintain and renovate buildings and facilities in Minnesota.

Who it's for

Building and facility managers and related professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Professional Expos Group

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Free to qualified professionals: Free

Free to all qualified professionals, including conference sessions.

Dec 5, 2026·Schulze Hall, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN

A one-day in-person developer conference with talks on AI, cloud, web and Android, centered on Google technologies.

Who it's for

Developers from students to industry professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

GDG Twin Cities

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 8–10, 2026·Hilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN

Annual short course for crop production managers with a trade show and pesticide applicator recertification sessions, run with University of Minnesota Extension.

Who it's for

Crop production retailers, agronomists, certified crop advisers and applicators

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: General, early rate: $255 until Dec 1, 2026

Dec 11, 2026·Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast, Minneapolis, MN

Half-day symposium on freight and logistics issues in Minnesota, bringing shippers, carriers and public agencies together.

Who it's for

Private-sector shippers, carriers and logistics organizations, government staff, nonprofit and academic representatives

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: General: $60 until Dec 4, 2026

Jan 14, 2027·McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis, MN

One-day software engineering symposium on how AI agents are changing software development, verification and maintenance.

Who it's for

Software engineers, industry practitioners and academic researchers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

University of Minnesota Software Engineering Center

Year started

2006

Price

Full pass

• Current price: General admission: $175

Alumni and students pay $125; first 50 registrants get $25 off.

Feb 4–5, 2027·Minnesota CLE Conference Center, Minneapolis, MN

Two-day continuing legal education conference on data privacy and cybersecurity law, with an online replay in March.

Who it's for

Lawyers, paralegals and privacy professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Minnesota Continuing Legal Education

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Standard rate: $595

Feb 26–27, 2027·Minneapolis, MN

Two-day hemp, CBD and cannabis expo in Minneapolis, with a crash course on the cannabis supply chain the day before.

Who it's for

Growers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, attorneys, accountants and executives in cannabis

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Lucky Leaf Expo

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 5, 2027·Carlson School of Management, Marilyn C. Nelson Hall, Minneapolis, MN

Annual University of Minnesota conference bringing established and emerging women leaders together for keynotes, sessions and networking.

Who it's for

Women leaders, established and emerging, open to all genders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management

Year started

2005

Price

Not published

Mar 17–20, 2027·Minneapolis, MN

Joint annual meeting of American and Canadian dental research associations with oral and poster presentations, workshops and symposia.

Who it's for

Dental, oral and craniofacial researchers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) and Canadian Association for Dental Research

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 3–5, 2027·Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN

Veterinary pain management forum with presentations, hands-on labs and networking.

Who it's for

Veterinary practitioners and pain management specialists

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 4–8, 2027·Hilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN

CVSA's spring workshop where government officials, enforcement and industry collaborate on commercial motor vehicle safety issues.

Who it's for

Government officials, enforcement and industry in commercial motor vehicle safety

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Non-member early rate: $950 until Mar 12, 2027
• Non-member standard rate: $1,000

Apr 6–7, 2027·Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, Minneapolis, MN

Two-day forum with track-based sessions on current transportation demand management initiatives, policies and research, plus tours.

Who it's for

Transportation industry experts, TDM professionals, stakeholders and practitioners

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Association for Commuter Transportation

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 12, 2027·McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

One-day medtech conference covering inventing, designing, building and selling medical devices, with keynotes, panels and workshops.

Who it's for

Medical device entrepreneurs, engineers, manufacturers and commercialization leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Arrowfly

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 13–17, 2027·Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN

Annual meeting of medical geneticists and genomics professionals, with exhibit sales open for the 2027 edition.

Who it's for

Medical geneticists, genetic counselors and genomics professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 15–17, 2027·The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis, MN

Clinical densitometry meeting combining educational sessions, an exhibit hall, networking and the society's position development conference, with a hybrid option.

Who it's for

Clinicians and technologists working in bone densitometry and musculoskeletal health

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published