2026 Manufacturing & Industrial Trade Show Calendar
- Borrowed Pen
- 6 days ago
- 6 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
We know your production schedule’s already at capacity, so we went ahead and assembled the 2026 Manufacturing Trade Show Calendar for you (zero setup required).
Manufacturing conferences and trade shows are where supply chains are reshaped, automation partners are discovered, and sustainability roadmaps are shared. The 2026 global manufacturing calendar includes major events across North America, Europe, and Asia that bring together OEMs, suppliers, distributors, and innovators across sectors from precision machining to advanced materials and smart factories.
If you’re exhibiting or attending, preparation is key. Every asset should communicate not just technical excellence but also scalability, compliance, and real-world impact.
Trade show floors move fast, and the companies that stand out are the ones that combine sharp visuals, clear messaging, and post-event follow-up strategies that turn a conversation into a contract.
Here are the materials we recommend preparing before you step onto the floor:
Technical pitch decks that highlight product capabilities, manufacturing efficiency, certifications (ISO, AS9100, IATF 16949), and supply chain reliability.
Process or compliance one-pagers tailored to regional standards and buyer expectations, offering quick clarity on production readiness and quality control.
Booth collateral and signage that showcase innovation through visuals that are modular, multilingual, and aligned with your brand’s promise of precision and performance.
Marketing materials such as brochures, case studies, and production line infographics that demonstrate both technical sophistication and ROI.
Follow-up kits that include white papers, sustainability reports, and region-specific outreach content to nurture leads and solidify partnerships.
If you’d like a partner to make sure your materials, messaging, and trade show presence are production-ready, work with our team at Borrowed Pen.
Here are the manufacturing trade shows and industry events to watch in the United States (see international global manufacturing and industrial trade shows below) in 2026:
Date | Event | Location | Focus |
Jan 6–9, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Global stage for consumer and electronics manufacturing, components, and technology trends. | |
Jan 12–16, 2026 | Orlando, FL | Aerospace innovation and materials technology for defense and manufacturing applications. | |
Feb 3–5, 2026 | Anaheim, CA | Major medical, automation, and component manufacturing show. Great cross-sector exposure. | |
Feb 3–5, 2026 | Tampa, FL | Additive manufacturing and 3D printing for defense and aerospace sectors. | |
Feb 3–4, 2026 | Anaheim, CA | Technologies advancing decarbonization, efficiency, and smart factory design. | |
Feb 23–24, 2026 | Washington, D.C. | Chemical manufacturing, materials management, and compliance discussions. | |
Feb (TBD) 2026 | Anaheim, CA | Automation, robotics, and control systems across manufacturing sectors. | |
Feb (TBD) 2026 | Various U.S. | Semiconductor and device manufacturing, MEMS, and chip packaging innovations. | |
Mar 3–7, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Construction, heavy equipment, and process manufacturing showcase. | |
Mar 13–19, 2026 | Anaheim, CA | Electronics manufacturing, PCB design, and assembly innovation. | |
Mar 17–18, 2026 | Chicago, IL | Leadership event on manufacturing strategy, innovation, and operations. | |
Mar 17–19, 2026 | Seattle, WA | Aerospace supply chain and technology matchmaking event. | |
Mar 25–26, 2026 | Nashville, TN | Boutique automation and tech sourcing conference for manufacturing leaders. | |
Apr 13–16, 2026 | Atlanta, GA | Supply chain, logistics, and material handling event for manufacturing leaders. | |
Apr 14–16, 2026 | Boston, MA | Aerospace and defense manufacturing innovation, materials, and integration. | |
Apr 20–22, 2026 | Houston, TX | Executive summit for operations, leadership, and excellence in manufacturing. | |
Apr 22–23, 2026 | Charlotte, NC | Southern U.S. regional cluster of automation, medtech, and materials expos. | |
Apr 27–30, 2026 | Seattle, WA | Advanced materials, composites, and structural innovation in manufacturing. | |
May 3–6, 2026 | National Harbor, MD | U.S. investment and expansion opportunities for manufacturing and technology companies. | |
May 5–6, 2026 | Cleveland, OH | Ceramic materials, technologies, and production methods. | |
May 5–6, 2026 | Charlotte, NC | Fasteners, assembly systems, and production solutions. | |
May 5–7, 2026 | Santa Clara, CA | Sensors, IoT, and connectivity for smart factories. | |
May 11–14, 2026 | Albany, NY | Semiconductor production, materials, and design innovation. | |
May 18–19, 2026 | San Jose, CA | AI, analytics, and edge computing for manufacturing intelligence. | |
Jun 2–4, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN | Welding, fabrication, and robotics for metal manufacturing. | |
Jun 22–25, 2026 | Chicago, IL | North America’s largest automation and robotics showcase. | |
Sep 14–19, 2026 | Chicago, IL | The largest U.S. manufacturing technology show for machining, additive, and automation. | |
Oct 7–9, 2026 | U.S. (TBD) | Comprehensive B2B expo for fasteners, supply chain, and assembly. | |
Oct 21–23, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Leading metal forming, fabrication, welding, and finishing event. | |
Oct (TBD) 2026 | Chicago, IL | Packaging technologies and automation for multiple manufacturing sectors. | |
Nov 11–12, 2026 | Cleveland, OH | AI, robotics, additive manufacturing, EV, and industrial tech showcase. | |
2026 (TBD) | Rosemont, IL | Plastics and molding manufacturing innovation in North America. |
If you are an international manufacturing business, consider these global manufacturing trade shows in 2026:
Date | Event | Location | Focus |
Jan 12–15 | Sharjah, UAE | Metalworking, welding, and fabrication technologies. | |
Jan 21–23 | Tokyo, Japan (Big Sight) | Electronics manufacturing and packaging technologies. | |
Feb 3–5 | Monterrey, Mexico (Cintermex) | Mexico’s leading advanced manufacturing event. | |
Mar 4–6 | Bologna, Italy | Manufacturing technologies and innovation across 13 halls. | |
Mar 10–13 | Utrecht, Netherlands (Jaarbeurs) | Benelux’s largest industrial production and machining show. | |
Mar 24–26 | Stuttgart, Germany | Intralogistics, warehousing, automation, and process management. | |
Mar 31–Apr 3 | Shenzhen, China | Manufacturing technology and equipment showcase. | |
Mar 30–Apr 2 | Paris, France (Villepinte) | France’s flagship manufacturing and industrial innovation event. | |
Mar 31–Apr 3 | Goyang, Korea (KINTEX) | Packaging and processing machinery for industrial applications. | |
Apr 12–15 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RICEC) | Plastics and petrochemicals machinery and materials. | |
Apr 13–17 | Goyang, Korea (KINTEX) | Korea’s largest manufacturing and machine tool exhibition. | |
Apr 20–24 | Hannover, Germany | The world’s flagship industrial tech event covering automation, energy, AI, and Industry 4.0. | |
Apr 20–24 | Birmingham, UK (NEC) | The UK’s national manufacturing and engineering expo. | |
Apr 21–24 | Shanghai, China (NECC) | Asia’s #1 plastics and rubber machinery/materials expo. | |
Apr 21–25 | Shanghai, China (NECC) | Major machine tool show alternating with CIMT. | |
May 4–7 | Abu Dhabi, UAE (ADNEC) | Manufacturing investment and industrialization forum/expo. | |
May 5–7 | Barcelona, Spain (Fira Gran Via) | Industry 4.0, robotics, AI, and smart factory solutions. | |
May 5–8 | Stuttgart, Germany | Quality assurance, metrology, and testing for manufacturing. | |
May 5–8 | Stuttgart, Germany | Global grinding technology show by VDW and Messe Stuttgart. | |
May 5–9 | São Paulo, Brazil (São Paulo Expo) | International machinery and equipment fair. | |
May 12–14 | Mexico City (Centro Citibanamex) | Metal forming, fabrication, welding, and finishing. | |
May 12–15 | Bangkok, Thailand (BITEC) | Industrial machinery and subcontracting for Asia. | |
May 26–28 | Parma, Italy | Smart production and industrial automation. | |
Jun 1–5 | Bilbao, Spain (BEC) | International machine tool and advanced manufacturing biennial. | |
Jun 2–5 | Taipei, Taiwan (Nangang/TWTC/TICC) | Global ICT, AIoT, and hardware manufacturing ecosystem. | |
Jun 2–5 | Mexico City (Expo Santa Fe) | Processing and packaging solutions across verticals. | |
Jun 9–11 | Toronto, Canada (TCC) | Canada’s largest metal forming and fabricating show. | |
Jun 10–13 | Istanbul, Türkiye (IFM) | Integrated manufacturing: automation, metalworking, logistics. | |
Jun 16–19 | Geneva, Switzerland (Palexpo) | High-precision industries: watchmaking, microtech, medtech. | |
Jun 24–26 | Tokyo, Japan | Nine co-located shows covering design, manufacturing, and digital transformation. | |
Jul 1–4 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (SECC) | Precision engineering, machine tools, and metalworking. | |
Jul 14–15 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Pan-African manufacturing conference and expo. | |
Aug 5–7 | Hanoi, Vietnam (I.C.E.) | Machinery and technology for supporting industries. | |
Aug 19–22 | Taipei, Taiwan | Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show. | |
Sep 7–11 | Johannesburg, South Africa (Expo Centre) | Mining, electrical, automation, and manufacturing technologies. | |
Sep 15–19 | Stuttgart, Germany | Major international exhibition for metalworking. | |
Sep 22–25 | Utrecht, Netherlands | Industrial electronics, automation, and lab tech. | |
Oct 6–9 | Milan, Italy (Fiera Milano) | Machine tools, robotics, and automation biennial. | |
Oct 12–16 | Friedrichshafen, Germany | Plastics processing and 3D printing innovations. | |
Oct 20–23 | Hannover, Germany | World’s largest sheet-metal working technology fair. | |
Nov 17–20 | Frankfurt, Germany | Additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing. | |
Nov 25–30 | Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Big Sight) | Japan International Machine Tool Fair. |
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