Manufacturing & Industrial conferences & trade shows

Oct 25–29, 2026·Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

Technical conference and exhibition on electronics manufacturing, with sessions across six tracks including advanced packaging, automation and AI, reliability and testing, and sustainability.

Who it's for

Electronics manufacturing engineers and professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Conference Package (Oct 26-29): $1,250
• Conference Bundle (Oct 25-29): $1,575

Expo pass

• Current price: Exhibition-only pass: Free

Conference Bundle (Oct 25-29, with 3 professional development courses) is $1,575 non-member. 10% early registration discount before Sept 18, 2026.

Oct 26–28, 2026·Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR

Trade fair for functional and technical fabrics, held at the Oregon Convention Center.

Who it's for

Textile and apparel product developers and sourcing professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Performance Days

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 26–28, 2026·Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Indianapolis, IN

Fifth annual gathering on manufacturing talent pipelines, retention, and AI-era skills, with keynotes, case studies and peer discussions.

Who it's for

Manufacturers, educators, workforce partners and policymakers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

The Manufacturing Institute

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Registration: $1,190

Oct 26–29, 2026·Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI

The 42nd annual gathering of continuous improvement and lean practitioners, with keynotes, sessions, plant tours and interactive exhibits.

Who it's for

Continuous improvement professionals across industries, from executives to managers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Non-member individual (incl. $150 non-member fee): $2,789

List price $2,639 plus $150 non-member fee; final tier began Sept 1.

Oct 26–29, 2026·AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China

Trade platform for the environmental protection industry showing green products, equipment and technology.

Who it's for

Environmental technology buyers, government authorities, industry associations and service companies

Approx. size

11,000+ attendees · 340+ exhibitors

Organizer

Messe Frankfurt

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 26–31, 2026·Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan

The 33rd edition of Japan's flagship machine tool fair, covering machining centers, cutting tools, metrology and factory automation. Runs six days at Tokyo Big Sight.

Who it's for

Machine tool buyers, production engineers and manufacturers worldwide

Approx. size

129,000+ attendees · 1,200+ exhibitors

Organizer

Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) and Tokyo Big Sight Inc.

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Expired: Advance web registration: ¥1,000 until Oct 25, 2026
• Current price: During event: ¥3,000

Tax included; free with invitation card

Oct 27–28, 2026·Owensboro Convention Center, Owensboro, KY

Two-day regional manufacturing expo with a plant tour and reception on day one and expo programming on day two.

Who it's for

Kentucky manufacturers and industry suppliers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership (KY-MEP)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–28, 2026·Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo, NY

Two-day summit where New York startups, researchers and manufacturers showcase emerging technologies and discuss commercialization; includes the NYSTAR Annual Meeting.

Who it's for

Startups, economic developers, manufacturers and researchers in New York State

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

FuzeHub

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–29, 2026·New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA

Fall convention connecting shortline farm equipment manufacturers with distributors and independent sales reps, with education sessions and an industry showcase held with EMDA.

Who it's for

Farm equipment manufacturers, distributors and independent sales reps: sales, marketing, leadership and operations staff

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–29, 2026·Allerpark exhibition grounds, Wolfsburg, Germany

Biennial-style supplier fair at the Allerpark grounds where automotive suppliers meet Volkswagen Group buyers and other decision-makers, with innovation showcases and start-up areas.

Who it's for

Automotive industry suppliers, purchasing and innovation decision-makers

Approx. size

850+ exhibitors

Organizer

Wolfsburg AG

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 27–29, 2026·Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Baoan), Shenzhen, China

Electronics manufacturing show in Shenzhen covering SMT, semiconductor, automotive electronics and smart factory solutions, co-located with other industrial technology shows.

Who it's for

Electronics manufacturing engineers, buyers and technology decision-makers

Approx. size

77,000+ attendees · 600+ exhibitors

Organizer

RX

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–29, 2026·Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

A Midwest trade show focused on assembly technology, automation, fastening and joining, held alongside The Quality Show and the SMTA International show floor for electronics manufacturing.

Who it's for

Manufacturing and assembly engineers, quality professionals and plant managers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

BNP Media (ASSEMBLY magazine)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Super early bird: $195 until Sep 11, 2026
• Expired: Early bird: $245 until Oct 2, 2026
• Current price: Standard: $295

Expo pass

• Expired: Super early bird: Free until Sep 11, 2026
• Expired: Early bird: $20 until Oct 2, 2026
• Current price: Standard: $35

Full = Tuesday Conference + Expo; expo = buyer/user rate (supplier expo-only $50-$100)

Oct 27–30, 2026·Fiere di Parma, Parma, Italy

Trade fair for food and beverage processing and packaging technology, held at the Parma fairgrounds.

Who it's for

Food and beverage producers and technical managers looking for processing and packaging equipment

Approx. size

38,000+ attendees · 1,200+ exhibitors

Organizer

Koeln Parma Exhibitions Srl

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28, 2026·The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection, Sacramento, CA

Awards luncheon where California's most notable manufactured product is announced live, with featured speakers and remarks from the prior year's champion.

Who it's for

Manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in California manufacturing innovation

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28, 2026·Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center, Waterloo, IA

Free regional conference on Iowa manufacturing updates, workforce development and funding, with optional robotics center tours and a Zoom option.

Who it's for

Manufacturers, suppliers and educators in northeast Iowa

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Hawkeye Community College

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Free: Free

Expo pass

• Current price: Free: Free

Oct 28, 2026·Resch Expo, Green Bay, WI

One-day expo and conference in Northeast Wisconsin bringing manufacturers together with suppliers, speakers and networking, with a large exhibit hall.

Who it's for

Manufacturing and business leaders, decision makers and students in Northeast Wisconsin

Approx. size

1,000+ attendees · 200+ exhibitors

Organizer

Insight on Business

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28, 2026·Ford Field, Detroit, MI

One-day free event at Ford Field with exhibits, technical seminars and workshops on automation, digitalization, controls and drive technologies, plus a networking reception.

Who it's for

Manufacturing executives, engineers and automation professionals

Approx. size

1,000+ attendees

Organizer

Electro-Matic and Siemens

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Free admission: Free

Free to attend; registration required for seminars and hands-on exhibits.

Oct 28, 2026·Fresno, CA

Annual Central Valley summit for manufacturers, educators and policymakers, with an exhibitor hall and a 2026 focus on AI, robotics and automation.

Who it's for

Central Valley manufacturers, executives, educators and policymakers

Approx. size

900+ attendees

Organizer

San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–29, 2026·The Conference Center at Guilford Technical Community College, Colfax, NC

Two-day AHFA program on the regulatory landscape for home furnishings, with sessions on EPA processes, PFAS reporting, Proposition 65, ASTM standards and international requirements, featuring EPA and CPSC speakers.

Who it's for

Professionals in regulatory affairs, product safety, legal compliance and supply chain oversight

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Home Furnishings Alliance

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–29, 2026·Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA

Exhibition and conference on recovering and recycling batteries, co-located with the Critical Minerals and E-Waste World expos. Entry is free.

Who it's for

Battery makers, recyclers, EV and energy storage companies and materials suppliers

Approx. size

1,500+ attendees · 150+ exhibitors

Organizer

Trans-World Events Ltd

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–29, 2026·Cobb Convention Center, Atlanta, GA

Three co-located B2B expos in Atlanta covering critical minerals, battery recycling and e-waste recycling, with a two-day conference and an exhibit hall.

Who it's for

Decision makers across the critical minerals, battery recycling and electronics recycling supply chains

Approx. size

150+ exhibitors

Organizer

Trans-World Events

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Free registration: Free

Expo pass

• Current price: Free registration: Free

Site states one free ticket covers all three exhibitions and the conference

Oct 28–29, 2026·Chicago, IL

Closed-door working forum for senior manufacturing leaders on digital execution and deployment hurdles.

Who it's for

Senior manufacturing leaders responsible for digital transformation

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Intrinsic Communications Ltd

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–29, 2026·Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA

Co-located exhibition and conference on electronics recycling and the circular economy, held alongside the Critical Minerals and Battery Recycling expos. Entry is free.

Who it's for

Electronics recyclers, e-waste processors, equipment suppliers and sustainability professionals

Approx. size

1,500+ attendees · 150+ exhibitors

Organizer

Trans-World Events Ltd

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

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 28–29, 2026·First Financial Center, Cincinnati, OH

A regional contract-manufacturing marketplace where OEM engineers and buyers meet job shops and suppliers of machining, molding, fabrication, castings and electronics. This edition serves the Ohio market.

Who it's for

OEM design engineers, purchasing managers and sourcing professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Design-2-Part Shows

Year started

1975

Price

Not published

Oct 28–29, 2026·Doubletree Suites by Hilton, Salt Lake City Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT

Annual forum on thermal treatment technologies, hazardous waste combustion, related air emissions regulation and policy, with technical sessions and tabletop displays.

Who it's for

Environmental, waste management and regulatory professionals in industries that use thermal treatment and combustion

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Air & Waste Management Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–29, 2026·Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM

Asphalt and paving equipment show with expert-led seminars, agency and policy meetings, and networking for New Mexico's roadway and construction industry.

Who it's for

Asphalt, paving and construction contractors, equipment dealers, and public works and transportation agency staff

Approx. size

80+ exhibitors

Organizer

Asphalt Pavement Association of New Mexico (APANM)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–30, 2026·Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India

Trade fair for packaging and processing machinery and solutions in Mumbai, alternating each year with Delhi.

Who it's for

Packaging and processing plant owners, engineers and procurement teams from food, beverage, pharma and consumer goods

Approx. size

20,000+ attendees · 300+ exhibitors

Organizer

Messe Muenchen India Pvt. Ltd. (MMI) with IPMMI

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–30, 2026·The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO

Annual gathering of power transmission and motion control distributors and suppliers, held at The Broadmoor.

Who it's for

Executives and decision makers at power transmission and motion control distributors and suppliers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published