Event guide
Why this event is on the calendar
IMTS is the biennial manufacturing technology show produced by AMT. The 2026 edition is confirmed for September 14–19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, bringing machine builders, manufacturing teams, integrators, and suppliers into a large working-show-floor setting.
For robotics visitors, its value is breadth: automated production, controls, inspection, machining, and industrial software sit alongside robot systems rather than in a robotics-only program. The organizer publishes show planning and exhibitor materials, but a complete 2026 conference agenda should be checked directly before travel.
Who gets value from it
Manufacturing leaders, plant engineers, automation integrators, machine-tool buyers, industrial software teams, and robotics vendors selling into factories.
How the day tends to work
Plan for a trade-show day built around equipment demonstrations, supplier meetings, and education. The venue is large; preselect exhibitors and sessions instead of treating it as a single-track conference.
Prior-edition evidence
What past editions show
Plan with primary sources
Official links and follow-up
Organizer sources
Researched from organizer-owned sources. Programs and logistics can change, so confirm registration and venue details before booking travel.
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