This is a running list of all upcoming trade shows for the entire manufacturing industry. Check back often as we will be continually adding new trade shows. (Updated 3/7/24)
CES: Consumer Technology Association
January 9-12Las Vegas, NevadaLVCC, Venetian Expo, The Aria, Cosmopolitan, Park MGM, Vdara, The Venetian, The Palazzo, Wynn Las Vegas, Encore at Wynn, Westgate Las Vegas, and Renaissance Las Vegas*Offers digital experience
More info: https://www.ces.tech/
AHR Expo: "HVACR Show"
Everything in HVACR.
January 22-24Chicago, IllinoisMcCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
More info: https://www.ahrexpo.com/
SLAS (Society of Lab Automation and Screening) 2024
Life Sciences research; lab automation and tools; engineering.
February 3-7Boston, MassachusettsBoston Convention and Exhibit Center, 415 Summer St.
More info: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas2024-international-conference-and-exhibition/
WestPack, ATX West, MD&M West, Plastec West, D&M West
Medical devices, packaging, automation, design & manufacturing, injection molding, and more.
February 6-8Anaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim Convention Center
More info: https://www.westpack.com/
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics w/AutoAero
Engineering electronics & industrial production hardware. AutoAero is a specialized event for suppliers to the UK’s aerospace and automotive engineering sectors.
February 6-8Farnborough, England, UKFarnborough International Exhibition Centre
More info: https://www.industrysouth.co.uk/
Manifest
The full ecosystem of end-to-end supply chain and logistics for investors, execs, and entrepreneurs.
February 10-12Las Vegas, NevadaThe Venetian Hotel
More info: https://manife.st/
The ARA Show
The latest products and services in the rental industry.
February 18-21New Orleans, LouisianaErnest N. Morial Convention Center
More info: https://arashow.org
NAATBatt Annual Meeting & Conference
Advanced battery manufacturing in North America.
February 19-22Carlsbad, CaliforniaOmni La Costa Resort
More info: https://nac.naatbatt.org/
GEAPS Exchange
Grain handling and processing solutions.
February 24-27Kansas City, MissouriKansas City Convention Center
More info: https://www.geaps.com/exchange/
Pittcon Conference & Exposition
Laboratory science equipment for analytical research and scientific instrumentation.
February 24-28San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego Convention Center
More info: https://pittcon.org
SME MINEXCHANGE
National western mining conference.
February 25-28Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St.
More info: https://smeannualconference.org/
MWC Barcelona
The future of connectivity with the global giants of the industry.
February 26-29Barcelona, SpainFira Gran Via Exhibition Center
More info: https://www.mwcbarcelona.com
PVC Formulations 2024
Vinyl supply chain.
February 27-28, 2024Cleveland, OhioThe Marriott Downtown at Key Tower
More info: https://www.ami-events.com/event/74869d0e-89b1-4ace-954b-0490485c8516/summary?RefId=AMI_Website
E-Commerce Packaging & Labeling Expo: London 2024
The latest products and technologies in packaging and labeling.
February 27-28, 2024London, EnglandExCeL London Exhibition and Convention Center
More info: https://www.ecommercepackagingexpo.com/
JEC World 2024
Composite materials and applications.
March 5-7, 2024Paris, FrancePairs Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, ZAC Paris Nord 2
More info: https://www.jec-world.events/welcome
MODEX 2024
The nation's largest supply chain, material handling, and logistics show.
March 11-14, 2024Atlanta, GeorgiaGeorgia World Congress Center
More info: https://www.modexshow.com
AmCon Advanced Design & Manufacturing Show (Now Design-2-Part Shows) 2024
Contract and Design Manufacturing.
March 13-14, 2024Irving, TexasIrving Convention Center
March 27-38, 2024Atlanta, GeorgiaCobb Galleria Centre
April 10-11, 2024Santa Clara, CaliforniaSanta Clara Convention Center
April 24-25, 2024Uncasville, ConnecticutMohegan Sun Exposition Center
May 8-9, 2024Schaumburg, IllinoisSchaumburg Convention Center
June 5-6, 2024Denver, ColoradoColorado Convention Center
June 19-20, 2024Novi, MichiganSuburban Collection Showplace
- September 10-11, 2024
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Greenville Convention Center
- September 25-26, 2024
- Long Beach, California
- Long Beach Convention Center
- October 16-17, 2024
- Marlborough, Massachusetts
- Royal Plaza Trade Center
- October 23-24, 2024
- Akron, Ohio
- John S. Knight Center
- November 19-20, 2024
- Nashville, Tennesee
- Music City Center Hall D
More Info: https://www.d2p.com/
LEDucation 2024
Solid-state lighting innovations/technologies, accredited seminars.
March 14-15, 19-20, 2024March 14-15 is virtual onlyMarch 19-20 is in-person onlyNew York City, New YorkNew York Hilton Midtown
More info: https://leducation.org/
PACK EXPO East 2024
Latest advances in packaging and processing solutions.
March 18-20, 2024Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Convention Center
More info: https://www.packexpoeast.com
iMAPS DPC (Device Packaging Conference & Exhibition) 2024
Microelectronics assembly & advanced packaging.
March 18-21, 2024Fort McDowell, ArizonaWeKoPa Conference Center
More info: https://imaps.org/page/Device-Packaging
SEMICON China 2024
The latest in microelectronics.
March 20-22, 2024Shanghai, ChinaShanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
More info: https://www.semiconchina.org/en/1
Florida Water Resources Conference (FWRC) 2024
Educational and technical conference and exhibition for water and wastewater industry.
April 2-6, 2024Kissimmee, FLGaylord Palms Resort
More info: https://www.fwrc.org/
Advanced Factories Expo & Congress 2024
Industrial automation, robotics, AI, ML, VR/AR, and more.
April 9-11, 2024Barcelona, SpainFira de Barcelona - Gran Vía Venue
More info: https://www.advancedfactories.com/
iMaps CICMT 2024
Ceramic interconnect and ceramic microsystems technologies.
April 10-12, 2024Osaka, JapanOsaka University Nakanoshima Center
More info: https://imaps.org/page/cicmt
INTERPHEX 2024
Pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing and supply chain.
April 16-18, 2024New York, New YorkJavits Center
More info: https://www.interphex.com/en-us.html
Metalcasting Congress 2024
Shaping the future of foundries.
April 23-25, 2024Cleveland, OhioHuntington Convention Center of Cleveland
More info: https://www.afsinc.org/tradeshows/metalcasting-congress-2024
HANNOVER MESSE 2024
Industrial transformation; engineering, automation, energy, R&D, and industrial IT to subcontracting.
April 27-26, 2024Hannover, GermanyHanover Exhibition Grounds
More info: https://www.hannovermesse.de/en/
AICD Conference (Association of Independent Compressor Distributors) 2024
Compressed air technology.
April 28-30, 2024Reno, NevadaGrand Sierra Resort
More info: https://www.aicd.org/
AAAE Conference & Exposition (American Association of Airport Executives) 2024
Airport products and technology.
April 28 - May 1, 2024Nashville, TennesseNashville International Airport
More info: https://aaae.org/AAAEBNA/AAAEBNA/Home.aspx
Petfood Forum 2024
Pet food manufacturing, research, and technologies.
April 29 - May 1, 2024Kansas City, MissouriKansas City Convention Center
More info: https://www.petfoodforumevents.com/
Ceramics Expo (Also in conjunction with Thermal Management Expo) 2024
Advanced ceramics products and solutions, technical ceramic applications; aviation, automotive, energy, medical, and electronics sectors.
April 30 - May 1, 2024Novi, MichiganSuburban Collection Showplace
More info: https://www.ceramicsexpousa.com
Robotics Summit & Expo 2024
Design, development, manufacturing, and delivery of commercial robotics and intelligence products and services.
May 1-2, 2024Boston, MassachusettsBoston Convention and Exhibition Center
More info: https://www.roboticssummit.com
AUTOMATE 2024
Leading automation solutions from around the world from robotics to vision to motion control to AI and more.
May 6-9, 2024Chicago, IllinoisMcCormick Place Convention Center
More info: https://www.automateshow.com/
CLEANPOWER 2024
Renewable, clean energy technologies and solutions.
May 6-9, 2024Minneapolis, MinnesotaMinneapolis Convention Center
More info: https://cleanpower.org/expo/
OTC — Offshore Technology Conference 2024
Oil & gas, offshore drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection.
May 6-9, 2024Houston, TexasNRG Park
More info: https://2024.otcnet.org/
E-Commerce Packaging & Labeling Expo: USA 2024
The latest products and technology for packaging and labeling.
May 8-9, 2024Las Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas Convention Center
More info: https://www.ecommercepackagingexpo.com/
World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2024
Global hydrogen and energy.
May 13-15, 2024Rotterdam, NetherlandsRotterdam Ahoy, Ahoy Rd. 10 3084 BA
More info: https://www.world-hydrogen-summit.com
AIHA CONNECT (Formerly AIHce EXP) (American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo) 2024
Occupational and environmental health and safety.
May 20-22, 2024Columbus, OhioGreater Columbus Convention Center
More info: https://aihaconnect.org/
Reliable Plant & Machinery Lubrication 2024
Machine asset management and reliability.
June 3-6, 2024Chicago, IllinoisRenaissance Schaumberg Convention Center Hotel
More info: https://conference.reliableplant.com/
Smart Manufacturing Experience
New advancements in smart manufacturing technologies, adoption, and implementation.
June 4-5, 2024Pittsburgh, PADavid L. Lawrence Convention Center
More info: https://www.smartmanufacturingexperience.com/
EXPO PACK Mexico 2024
The latest in packaging and processing applications.
June 4-7, 2024Ciudad de México, CDMX, MexicoEXPO Santa Fe
More info: https://www.expopackmexico.com.mx
COMPUTEX 2024
Global ICT and IoT technologies.
June 4-7, 2024Taipei, TaiwanTaipei Nangang Exhibition Center
More info: https://www.computextaipei.com.tw/en/index.html
SUR/FIN 2024
Primary conference trade show for surface technology industry. Sponsored by National Assoc. for Surface Finishing (NASF)
June 5-7, 2024Atlanta, GeorgiaGeorgia World Congress Center
More info: https://nasf.org/join/sur-fin-expo-2023/
Polymers in Cables 2024
Advances in wire and cable material, technology, trends, and impacts.
June 11-12, 2024Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
More info: https://www.ami-events.com/event/0d8b1b47-fe70-4f69-abec-1eb0498df545/summary
International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2024
Materials, devices, components, design, and test solutions for the RF and microwave industry. Co-located with the RFIC (Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits Symposium) conference and ARFTG (Automatic Radio Frequency Techniques Group) conference.
June 16-21, 2024Washington, DCWalter E. Washington Convention Center
More info: https://ims-ieee.org
NFPA Conference & Expo 2024
Products and services needed to help meet and maintain compliance with codes and standards related to fire and hazard protection.
June 17-19, 2024Orlando, FloridaOrange County Convention Center
More info: https://www.nfpa.org/events/conference
The Battery Show North America 2024
Battery and EV/HEV technology; transportation, stationary, portable, and industrial sectors.
June 18-20, 2024Stuttgart, GermanyMesse Stuttgart
- October 3-5, 2024
- Greater Noida, India
- India Expo Centre
- *Electric & Hybrid expo not included for this event location.
- October 7-10, 2024
- Detroit, Michigan
- Huntington Place Convention Center
More info: https://www.thebatteryshow.com/en/home.html
EASA Convention & Solutions Expo 2024
Electromechanical apparatus repair and sales industry.
June 23-26, 2024Las Vegas, NevadaCaesars Forum and Harrah's Las Vegas
More info: https://easa.com/convention
Valve World Expo 2024
Industrial flow control.
- July 3-4, 2024
- Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing (CECIS)
- September 19-20, 2024
- Mumbai, India
- Bombay Exhibition Center
- December 3-5, 2024
- Dusseldorf, Germany
- Messe Dusseldorf
More info: https://www.valveworldexpo.com/
SEMICON West 2024
Microelectronics supply chain industry. Also in conjunction with FLEX conference + exhibition which showcases flexible hybrid electronics, printed electronics, and advanced packaging innovations.
- July 9-11, 2024
- San Francisco, California
- Moscone Center
More info: https://www.semiconwest.org/
iMaps HiTEN 2024
High-temperature electronics.
- July 15-17, 2024
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- John McIntyre Conference Centre (JMCC) at the University of Edinburgh
More info: https://www.imaps.org/hiten
Safety Conference (ASSP) 2024
Safety professional development and expo.
- August 7-9, 2024
- Denver, Colorado
- Colorado Convention Center
More info: https://safety.assp.org/
FABTECH 2024
North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event.
- September 15-17, 2024
- Orlando, Florida
- Orange County Convention Center
More info: https://www.fabtechexpo.com/
FACHPACK 2024
European trade fair for packaging, technology, and processes.
- September 24-26, 2024
- Nürnberg, Germany
- NürnbergMesse GmbH
More info: https://www.fachpack.de/en
WEFTEC: The Water Quality Event 2024
Wastewater treatment, design, and modeling; drinking water, water reuse, and water reclamation.
- October 5-9, 2024
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
More info: https://www.weftec.org/
The Assembly Show 2024
- October 22-24, 2024
- Rosemont, Illinois
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
More info: https://www.assemblymag.com/the-assembly-show
PACK EXPO International 2024
The largest packaging and processing show.
- November 3-6, 2024
- Chicago, Illinois
- McCormick Place Convention Center
More info: https://www.packexpointernational.com
COMPAMED 2024
High-tech solutions for the medical technology sector; Suppliers in the medical manufacturing industry.
- November 11-14, 2024
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Messe Düsseldorf
More info: https://www.compamed-tradefair.com/
SPS Show: Smart Production Solutions 2024
Smart and digital automation.
- November 12-14, 2024
- Nuremberg, Germany
- NürnbergMesse Exhibition & Trade Center
More info: https://sps.mesago.com/nuernberg/en.html
Automation Fair 2024
- November 13-14, 2024
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
More info: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/events/in-person-events/automation-fair.html
Formnext 2024
International meeting for additive manufacturing.
- November 19-22, 2024
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Messe Frankfurt
More info: https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/en.html
Industrial Transformation USA 2024
All about Industry 4.0.
- TBD
More info: Link to come
2025 Trade Shows
PROMAT 2025
Manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain.
- March 17-20
- Chicago, Illinois
- McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
More info: https://www.promatshow.com/
Valve World Expo 2025
Industrial flow control.
- June 4-5, 2025
- Houston, Texas
- George R. Brown Convention Center
More info: https://valveworldexpoamericas.com/
Paris Air Show (SIAE) 2025
The world's premier and largest event dedicated to the aviation and space industry.
- June 16-22, 2025
- Paris, France
- Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre
More info: https://www.siae.fr/en/
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025
Cutting-edge packaging technology, processing equipment, and supply chain resources.
- September 29 - October 1, 2025
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Las Vegas Convention Center
More info: https://www.packexpolasvegas.com
The Utility Expo 2025
Largest event for utility professionals and construction contractors, including infrastructure engineering.
- October 7-9, 2025
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Kentucky Exposition Center
More info: https://www.theutilityexpo.com/
DeburringEXPO 2025
Deburring technologies and precision surfaces
- October 14-16, 2025
- Rheinstetten, Germany
- Trade Fair Center Karlsruhe
More info: https://www.deburring-expo.de/en/home/
Forge Fair 2025
N.A.'s largest event for the forging industry.
- TBD
More info: https://www.forging.org
FITMA 2025
Technology and manufacturing for Latin America metalworking sector.
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
- Biennial
More info: https://www.fitma-la.com/?lang=en
Injection Molding & Design Expo 2025
Free to attend, from Plastic News and Injection World magazines.
- TBD
More info: https://injectionmoldingexpo.com/
HOUSTEX 2025
Southwest manufacturing technology.
- TBD
- Houston, Texas
- George R. Brown Convention Center
More info: https://www.houstexonline.com/
Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2025
New tech, machinery, and alternative vendor solutions for precision machining.
- April 1-3, 2025
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave.
More info: https://www.pmts.com/
2026 Trade Shows
CONEXPO CON/AGG 2026
Construction, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete.
- March 3-7
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd.
More info: https://www.conexpoconagg.com/
interpack 2026
Global packaging industry.
- May 7-13, 2026
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Düsseldorf Trade Fair Centre, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61
More info: https://www.interpack.com/