Registration is officially open for the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2026. Taking place September 14–19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IMTS will bring together global leaders, cutting-edge technologies, and industry-shaping ideas across more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space.
Organized by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, IMTS is a vital marketplace where manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators converge to explore solutions across every sector of modern industry.
A Marketplace for the Future of Manufacturing
With thousands of exhibitors already confirmed, IMTS 2026 promises to showcase a complete spectrum of technologies — from advanced automation and digital manufacturing to additive processes, tooling, and next-generation machining systems.
Visitors can now explore the exhibitor list and floor plan online, and plan their visit in detail ahead of time.
The six-day event is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors from across the world.
Sector Highlights by Building
The event spans McCormick Place’s four massive buildings, each dedicated to key manufacturing sectors:
- South Building: Metal Removal Sector and Additive Manufacturing Sector, accelerated by Formnext.
- West Building: Tooling & Workholding Sector.
- North Building: Smartforce Student Summit on Level 1; Automation Sector, accelerated by SPS – Smart Production Solutions, on Level 3.
- East Building: Software, Quality Assurance, Fabricating & Lasers, and Machine Components / Cleaning / Environmental sectors.
Education, Innovation, and Workforce Development
In addition to the exhibition floor, IMTS is known for its Smartforce Student Summit. It introduces students, educators, and job seekers to the latest opportunities in manufacturing. By pairing workforce development with leading-edge technology showcases, IMTS addresses one of the industry’s most pressing needs: the skills gap.
More details, exhibitor information, and registration are available at imts.com.
