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As a manufacturing staffing agency working closely with shop owners, production supervisors, and hiring managers across the country, we know firsthand how much value comes from seeing new equipment in person, trading notes with other shops, and staying plugged into where the industry is heading. That’s why we’ve rounded up every major manufacturing conference in 2027 to help you stay ahead of the curve.

Heading into 2027, the people behind production are the pressure point. The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte project that manufacturers could need as many as 3.8 million new employees between 2024 and 2033, and up to 1.9 million of those jobs could go unfilled. Deloitte’s Manufacturing Industry Outlook adds that equipping workers with the skills to get the most out of smart manufacturing was the top concern for more than a third of the executives it surveyed. For smaller shops competing with bigger employers for the same skilled workers, next year’s conferences are a chance to find the equipment, training, and connections that help a lean team do more.

Before we dive in, here are the top conferences.

Related: Aerospace & Defense Conferences in 2027

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Top Manufacturing Conferences in 2027

If your travel budget is limited, start with these five.

Automate: Robotics, machine vision, motion control, and factory automation.
FABTECH: Metal forming, fabrication, welding, and finishing.
NPE: The Plastics Show, Including ANTEC: Plastics processing, machinery, materials, and ANTEC technical education.
ProMat: Material handling, production logistics, and warehouse automation.
RAPID + TCT and AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase: Industrial 3D printing, additive materials, and production applications.

Keep these top-of-mind as you scan the full list below. Without further ado, here’s your complete list of manufacturing conferences in 2027.

Related: The State of the U.S. Manufacturing Workforce (2025–2026 Benchmark Report)

Calendar checked September 28, 2026. Coverage includes manufacturing trade shows, conferences, and technical meetings in the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Events appear in the month they begin, and co-located programs are grouped together. Season-only announcements and unconfirmed events remain on the watch list. Use the official links for current registration fees, pass inclusions, and access requirements.

January 2027

SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS)

Date: January 10-13, 2027
Location: Half Moon Bay, California
Website: SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS)
Semiconductor executives discuss market demand, manufacturing capacity, technology investment, and supply-chain strategy.

ManufactureNation New England Conference

Date: January 12, 2027
Location: Uncasville, Connecticut
Website: ManufactureNation New England Conference; Supporting dates and program details
New England manufacturers work on operating efficiency, recruitment, retention, leadership, and business performance at Mohegan Sun.

International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC)

Date: January 24-29, 2027
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Website: International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC)
Ceramic engineers and manufacturers examine processing, properties, and applications of advanced ceramics and composites.

Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit

Date: January 26-28, 2027
Location: Houston, Texas
Website: Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit
Steel producers, scrap processors, and industrial buyers examine raw-material supply, mill procurement, and steel demand.

International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE)

Date: January 26-28, 2027
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Website: International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE)
Poultry, meat, and feed production teams can compare processing equipment, automation, and food-safety practices.

Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase

Date: January 26-28, 2027
Location: Tampa, Florida
Website: Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase
Defense production and sustainment specialists discuss qualifying and deploying additive manufacturing. The main conference and exhibits run January 26-27, followed by workshops January 28.

SPIE Photonics West

Date: January 30-February 4, 2027
Location: San Francisco, California
Website: SPIE Photonics West
Photonics and laser specialists explore technologies used in industrial sensing, inspection, and materials processing. Conferences and courses run January 30-February 4; the Photonics West exhibition runs February 2-4.

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February 2027

ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference

Date: February 1-2, 2027
Location: Long Beach, California
Website: ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference
Pharmaceutical engineers explore production-facility design, technology, and operating models for future manufacturing capacity.

PIC Summit USA

Date: February 1, 2027
Location: Sunnyvale, California
Website: PIC Summit USA
Photonic-chip designers, foundries, manufacturers, and investors discuss scaling integrated photonics for computing and communications.

FAS Summit on Failure Analysis & Prevention

Date: February 2-4, 2027
Location: Oceanside, California
Website: FAS Summit on Failure Analysis & Prevention; Supporting dates and program details
Failure-analysis and materials specialists examine fatigue, fracture, and approaches to preventing failures in manufactured products.

NAATBatt Annual Meeting & Conference

Date: February 8-11, 2027
Location: Rancho Mirage, California
Website: NAATBatt Annual Meeting & Conference
Battery manufacturers, materials suppliers, and equipment companies discuss North American battery production, markets, and partnerships.

SPE International Polyolefins Conference

Date: February 8-11, 2027
Location: Galveston, Texas
Website: SPE International Polyolefins Conference
Polyolefin producers and processors examine polymer materials, additives, processing, and applications.

MD&M West

Date: February 9-11, 2027
Location: Anaheim, California
Website: MD&M West
Engineers and production teams explore medical devices, automation, plastics, packaging, and design-to-manufacturing technologies. WestPack is an integrated sector of this event.

ProveIt! Industry 4.0 Community Conference

Date: February 9-12, 2027
Location: Dallas, Texas
Website: ProveIt! Industry 4.0 Community Conference
Manufacturing technology teams evaluate live demonstrations of connected factory systems, industrial data, and interoperability.

3DEXPERIENCE World

Date: February 14-17, 2027
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Website: 3DEXPERIENCE World
SOLIDWORKS users and product-development teams explore design, simulation, and digital workflows that connect engineering with production.

The Packaging Conference

Date: February 15-17, 2027
Location: Miami, Florida
Website: The Packaging Conference
Packaging developers and manufacturers discuss materials, sustainability, technology, and the production of packaging systems.

SEMI FLEX Technology Workshop

Date: February 16-18, 2027
Location: Kissimmee, Florida
Website: SEMI FLEX Technology Workshop
Electronics manufacturers and researchers explore flexible hybrid electronics, biosensing, and artificial intelligence for semiconductor metrology.

Die Casting Executive Conference

Date: February 21-24, 2027
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Website: Die Casting Executive Conference
Die-casting business leaders meet to discuss industry conditions, company management, and manufacturing priorities.

SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning

Date: February 21-25, 2027
Location: San Jose, California
Website: SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning
Semiconductor process specialists examine lithography, patterning, materials, and metrology for advanced chip manufacturing.

Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference

Date: February 22-24, 2027
Location: Branson, Missouri
Website: Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference
Regional manufacturers meet suppliers and peers to discuss production technology, business development, and workforce needs.

Additive Manufacturing Strategies

Date: February 23-25, 2027
Location: New York, New York
Website: Additive Manufacturing Strategies
Additive manufacturing executives and investors discuss commercialization, business models, and adoption across industrial markets.

Industrial Marketing Summit

Date: February 23-25, 2027
Location: Austin, Texas
Website: Industrial Marketing Summit
Marketing teams at manufacturing and engineering companies build skills in industrial demand generation, technical content, and commercial strategy.

Smart Manufacturing & AI Automation Convention

Date: February 23-25, 2027
Location: Dallas, Texas
Website: Smart Manufacturing & AI Automation Convention
Manufacturing leaders discuss factory data, automation, reliability, and artificial intelligence. Participation is invitation-only; the main conference program is February 24 within the three-day event.

Converters Expo South

Date: February 25, 2027
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Website: Converters Expo South
Regional converters and brand owners meet suppliers of equipment, materials, and services for paper, film, and plastics production.

PMPA Annual Meeting

Date: February 25-28, 2027
Location: Bonita Springs, Florida
Website: PMPA Annual Meeting
Precision Machined Products Association members discuss the business and operational priorities of precision machining companies.

ASQ Lean and Six Sigma Conference

Date: February 28-March 2, 2027
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Website: ASQ Lean and Six Sigma Conference
Quality and continuous-improvement practitioners develop methods for improving processes, organizational performance, and digital initiatives.

MINEXCHANGE SME Annual Conference & Expo

Date: February 28-March 3, 2027
Location: Denver, Colorado
Website: MINEXCHANGE SME Annual Conference & Expo
Mineral-processing and extraction specialists examine technologies that supply and process raw materials for manufacturing.

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March 2027

MIM2027

Date: March 1-3, 2027
Location: Costa Mesa, California
Website: MIM2027
Metal injection molding specialists exchange technical knowledge about powders, molding, debinding, and sintering.

FMA Annual Meeting: Fabrication and Metals Industries’ Leadership Conference

Date: March 2-4, 2027
Location: Chandler, Arizona
Website: FMA Annual Meeting: Fabrication and Metals Industries’ Leadership Conference
Fabrication and metals leaders discuss company strategy, market conditions, operational challenges, and management practices.

Flexible Packaging Association Annual Meeting

Date: March 9-11, 2027
Location: Bonita Springs, Florida
Website: Flexible Packaging Association Annual Meeting
Flexible-packaging executives discuss industry trends, innovation, and business priorities. The meeting is designed exclusively for FPA members.

Hardlines Supplier Event

Date: March 9-10, 2027
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: Hardlines Supplier Event
Hardware, tool, and home-improvement manufacturers meet sourcing teams and private-label buyers. The former NHS Concept to Commerce site now identifies this event by its new name.

ISPE Aseptic Conference

Date: March 9-10, 2027
Location: Washington, D.C.
Website: ISPE Aseptic Conference
Sterile-drug manufacturing teams examine aseptic processing, contamination control, and pharmaceutical production practices.

Smart Manufacturing, Manufacturing IT/OT, and Pharma Manufacturing Summits USA

Date: March 10-11, 2027
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Website: Smart Manufacturing & Automation Summit USA; Manufacturing IT/OT Summit USA; Pharma Manufacturing Summit USA
These co-located summits at the Sheraton Boston Hotel cover plant automation, IT/OT integration, and pharmaceutical production. One ticket provides access to the organizer’s six-conference program.

FDA ISPE Compounding Quality Center of Excellence Conference

Date: March 11-12, 2027
Location: Washington, D.C.
Website: FDA ISPE Compounding Quality Center of Excellence Conference
Drug-compounding professionals discuss quality practices, production controls, and the operation of outsourcing facilities.

ACA Annual Meeting & CoatingsTech Conference

Date: March 14-18, 2027
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Website: ACA Annual Meeting & CoatingsTech Conference
Paint and coatings professionals examine formulation, manufacturing, sustainability, and industry priorities. The annual meeting runs March 14-16 and CoatingsTech runs March 15-18.

Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference

Date: March 14-18, 2027
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Website: Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference
Experienced additive manufacturing users share applications, troubleshooting methods, and hands-on technical training.

TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Date: March 14-18, 2027
Location: Orlando, Florida
Website: TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Minerals, metals, and materials specialists share research on processing, production, and material performance. The exhibition runs March 15-17 within the March 14-18 meeting.

International Battery Seminar & Exhibit

Date: March 15-18, 2027
Location: Orlando, Florida
Website: International Battery Seminar & Exhibit
Battery researchers and manufacturers examine materials, cell development, production processes, testing, and scale-up.

PDA Annual Meeting

Date: March 15-17, 2027
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Website: PDA Annual Meeting
Pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality specialists examine advanced manufacturing, sterile processing, validation, and regulatory science.

American Manufacturing Summit

Date: March 16-17, 2027
Location: Schaumburg, Illinois (Chicago area)
Website: American Manufacturing Summit
Senior manufacturing executives discuss plant performance, automation, operations, and workforce strategy. Attendance is by invitation.

BioProcess International U.S. West

Date: March 16-18, 2027
Location: San Diego, California
Website: BioProcess International U.S. West
Biopharmaceutical process-development and production teams explore manufacturing approaches for antibodies, vaccines, and cell and gene therapies.

Lean Enterprise Institute Lean Summit

Date: March 16-17, 2027
Location: Los Angeles, California
Website: Lean Enterprise Institute Lean Summit; Supporting dates and program details
Lean leaders and practitioners work through management and improvement challenges. The main summit is March 16-17, with optional workshops March 15 and 18.

Grand Rapids Lean Summit

Date: March 19, 2027
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Website: Grand Rapids Lean Summit
Regional lean practitioners share improvement methods and leadership lessons at Grand Valley State University.

AIChE Spring Meeting & Global Congress on Process Safety

Date: March 21-25, 2027
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Website: AIChE Spring Meeting & Global Congress on Process Safety
Chemical and process engineers examine production efficiency, process intensification, industrial data, and plant safety.

IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium (IRPS)

Date: March 21-25, 2027
Location: San Diego, California
Website: IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium (IRPS)
Semiconductor engineers investigate device and process reliability, failure mechanisms, and methods that improve manufacturing quality.

Western Turbine Users Conference

Date: March 21-24, 2027
Location: Palm Springs, California
Website: Western Turbine Users Conference
Industrial turbine users and service providers share maintenance and reliability practices for aeroderivative gas turbines used in plant power systems.

MX.0 Southeast

Date: March 29-31, 2027
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Website: MX.0 Southeast
Manufacturers discuss digital transformation through factory case studies, technology demonstrations, peer discussions, and plant tours.

ISA International Sign Expo

Date: March 30-April 2, 2027
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: ISA International Sign Expo
Sign and graphics manufacturers explore fabrication, printing, finishing, and production equipment. Preconference programming is March 30; the trade show runs March 31-April 2.

SEMICON West

Date: March 30-April 1, 2027
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Website: SEMICON West
The semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem gathers for technology, supplier, and industry discussions. SEMI has announced a new spring schedule in Phoenix beginning in 2027.

Florida Semiconductor Summit

Date: March 31-April 1, 2027
Location: Palmetto, Florida (Bradenton area)
Website: Florida Semiconductor Summit
Florida’s semiconductor manufacturers, researchers, and workforce partners discuss fabrication, design, and industry development. Optional workshops take place March 30.

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April 2027

APEX EXPO

Date: April 3-8, 2027
Location: Anaheim, California
Website: APEX EXPO
Electronics manufacturers cover printed circuit boards, assembly, packaging, and testing. Meetings and courses run April 3-8, the conference April 5-8, and exhibits April 6-8.

Craft Brewers Conference, BrewExpo America, and CiderCon

Date: April 5-7, 2027
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Website: Craft Brewers Conference, BrewExpo America, and CiderCon
Brewers and cider producers explore beverage production, quality, equipment, and business operations through co-located conferences and exhibits.

MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit

Date: April 5-9, 2027
Location: Seattle, Washington
Website: MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit
Materials researchers and engineers examine advances in additive manufacturing, sustainable electronics, energy storage, and industrial materials.

American Biomanufacturing Summit

Date: April 8-9, 2027
Location: San Francisco, California
Website: American Biomanufacturing Summit
Senior biomanufacturing leaders discuss operations, technology, quality, and the scale-up of biological products.

MFGCON: North Carolina Manufacturing Conference

Date: April 8-9, 2027
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Website: MFGCON: North Carolina Manufacturing Conference
North Carolina manufacturers share practical approaches to operational improvement, leadership, technology, and workforce development.

AMPP Annual Conference + Expo

Date: April 11-15, 2027
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Website: AMPP Annual Conference + Expo
Coatings and corrosion-control professionals examine materials protection, surface preparation, and inspection for industrial facilities and manufactured products.

Metal Treating Institute Spring Meeting

Date: April 12-14, 2027
Location: Charleston area, South Carolina
Website: Metal Treating Institute Spring Meeting
Heat-treating business owners and leaders discuss technology, company performance, and workforce priorities at Wild Dunes Beach Resort.

PACK EXPO Southeast

Date: April 12-14, 2027
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Website: PACK EXPO Southeast
Southeastern manufacturers compare packaging and processing technologies for their production lines.

RAPID + TCT and AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase

Date: April 12-15, 2027
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Website: RAPID + TCT and AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase; Supporting dates and program details
Additive-manufacturing teams compare industrial 3D printing, materials, and production applications. Conference dates are April 12-15, with exhibits, the AeroDef showcase, and America Makes Spring TRX April 13-15.

INTERPHEX

Date: April 13-15, 2027
Location: New York, New York
Website: INTERPHEX
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology professionals explore process equipment, manufacturing services, and technologies from development through commercial production.

North American Pultrusion Conference

Date: April 13-15, 2027
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: North American Pultrusion Conference
Composite manufacturers and engineers examine pultrusion processes, structural design, materials, and industrial applications.

NASCC: The Steel Conference

Date: April 14-16, 2027
Location: Denver, Colorado
Website: NASCC: The Steel Conference
Structural-steel fabricators and engineers examine fabrication methods, connection design, shop operations, and steel construction technology.

Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Workforce Summit

Date: April 14, 2027
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Website: Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Workforce Summit
Ohio manufacturing employers and workforce partners discuss building talent pipelines and addressing production-workforce needs.

AEM Product Safety & Stewardship Conference and Product Liability Seminar

Date: April 19-22, 2027
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
Website: AEM Product Safety & Stewardship Conference and Product Liability Seminar
Equipment manufacturers’ engineering, compliance, and product-safety teams discuss safety programs, stewardship, and product risk.

North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit (NAMES)

Date: April 19-21, 2027
Location: Aurora, Colorado (Denver area)
Website: North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit (NAMES)
Senior operations leaders compare approaches to manufacturing performance, quality, digital technology, and organizational change at the Gaylord Rockies.

ProMat

Date: April 19-21, 2027
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: ProMat
Manufacturing and supply-chain teams compare material handling, warehouse automation, robotics, and systems that connect production with distribution.

Smart Manufacturing Week U.S.

Date: April 19-22, 2027
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Website: Smart Manufacturing Week U.S.
Factory leaders explore digital manufacturing technologies and the management practices needed to implement them. Conferences run April 19-22 and the expo April 21-22.

ASME CATALYZE Summit

Date: April 20-21, 2027
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Website: ASME CATALYZE Summit
Engineers, industrial leaders, and investors discuss scaling manufacturing and energy technologies from development into operating businesses.

Ceramics Expo and Thermal Management Expo

Date: April 20-21, 2027
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Website: Ceramics Expo and Thermal Management Expo
Manufacturers explore technical ceramics, materials processing, and thermal-management technologies. Exhibits and conference sessions run April 20-21, with an exhibitor and VIP reception April 19.

CheeseCon

Date: April 20-22, 2027
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Website: CheeseCon
Cheese manufacturers and suppliers examine dairy processing, technical challenges, and production operations through conference sessions and exhibits.

Critical Materials Council Conference

Date: April 20-22, 2027
Location: Chandler, Arizona
Website: Critical Materials Council Conference
Semiconductor manufacturers and materials suppliers discuss process-material needs, supply resilience, and sustainability.

Metalcasting Congress

Date: April 20-22, 2027
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Website: Metalcasting Congress
Foundry teams and casting buyers explore metalcasting processes, production equipment, quality, and management practices.

The Battery Show South and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo South

Date: April 21-22, 2027
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Website: The Battery Show South and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo South
Battery and vehicle production teams explore components, manufacturing equipment, materials, and electrified powertrain technologies.

Pittcon Conference & Expo

Date: April 24-28, 2027
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Website: Pittcon Conference & Expo
Industrial laboratory and quality teams compare analytical instrumentation and methods used in materials characterization, process control, and product testing.

TAPPICon

Date: April 24-28, 2027
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Website: TAPPICon
Pulp, paper, packaging, and tissue professionals exchange technical knowledge about mill operations, materials, and production efficiency.

Made in New England Manufacturing Tradeshow & Conference

Date: April 26-27, 2027
Location: Uncasville, Connecticut
Website: Made in New England Manufacturing Tradeshow & Conference
New England manufacturers, suppliers, and business leaders gather at Mohegan Sun for a regional trade show and conference.

American Supply Chain Summit

Date: April 27-28, 2027
Location: Dallas, Texas
Website: American Supply Chain Summit
Senior supply-chain leaders discuss procurement, planning, distribution, and the coordination of manufacturing networks.

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May 2027

SVC Technical Conference (TechCon)

Date: May 1-6, 2027
Location: Dallas, Texas
Website: SVC Technical Conference (TechCon)
Vacuum-coating specialists examine thin films, deposition processes, and coating applications. Education runs May 1-6, technical sessions May 3-6, and exhibits May 4-5.

AISTech: The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition

Date: May 3-5, 2027
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Website: AISTech: The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
Steel producers and equipment suppliers examine ironmaking, steelmaking, rolling, automation, and plant operations.

NPE: The Plastics Show, Including ANTEC

Date: May 3-7, 2027
Location: Orlando, Florida
Website: NPE: The Plastics Show, Including ANTEC; Supporting dates and program details
Plastics processors explore molding, extrusion, materials, recycling, and automation. The Society of Plastics Engineers’ ANTEC technical program is integrated into NPE’s education experience.

Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE)

Date: May 4-6, 2027
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Website: Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE)
Wire and cable-harness manufacturers explore assembly, inspection, and processing technologies. The conference runs May 4-6 and exhibits May 5-6.

Interwire Conference & Trade Exposition

Date: May 4-6, 2027
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Website: Interwire Conference & Trade Exposition
Wire and cable manufacturers explore production equipment, extrusion, safety, and digital technology. The REWIREcable Forum is part of the May 6 program.

NextGen Manufacturing Summit

Date: May 4-5, 2027
Location: Birmingham area, Alabama
Website: NextGen Manufacturing Summit
Emerging manufacturing leaders develop communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. The detailed agenda has not yet been announced.

Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS)

Date: May 4-6, 2027
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Website: Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS)
Precision machine shops compare turning, tooling, workholding, automation, and processes for producing machined parts.

Battery and EV and VEEE Conferences

Date: May 5-6, 2027
Location: Troy, Michigan
Website: Battery and EV and VEEE Conferences
Vehicle and battery engineering teams discuss electrification and technologies that affect automotive component development and production.

Automate

Date: May 10-13, 2027
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: Automate
Manufacturers explore robotics, machine vision, motion control, artificial intelligence, and integrated automation systems.

CTI Symposium USA

Date: May 11-12, 2027
Location: Novi, Michigan
Website: CTI Symposium USA
Automotive powertrain engineers and suppliers discuss drive systems, electrification, and technologies that shape component development and production.

Global Lean Summit

Date: May 11-13, 2027
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Website: Global Lean Summit
Lean practitioners and company leaders explore continuous improvement through peer learning and practical examples at Indiana University.

MEDevice Boston

Date: May 11-12, 2027
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Website: MEDevice Boston
Medical-device engineers and manufacturing teams meet suppliers serving product development, components, and production processes.

Manufacturing Technology Series EAST (EASTEC)

Date: May 11-13, 2027
Location: West Springfield, Massachusetts
Website: Manufacturing Technology Series EAST (EASTEC)
Northeast manufacturers compare machining, tooling, automation, and connected-production technologies through equipment exhibits and education.

SPE Thermoset TopCon

Date: May 11-12, 2027
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Website: SPE Thermoset TopCon
Thermoset processors and materials specialists discuss resin systems, applications, and manufacturing methods.

Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas

Date: May 11-13, 2027
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Website: Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas
Technical textile and sewn-products manufacturers explore fibers, materials, production equipment, finishing, and automation at these co-located events.

American Packaging Summit

Date: May 13-14, 2027
Location: Schaumburg, Illinois (Chicago area)
Website: American Packaging Summit
Packaging executives discuss materials, design, production performance, and packaging supply chains.

CS MANTECH

Date: May 17-20, 2027
Location: Sandestin, Florida
Website: CS MANTECH
Compound-semiconductor manufacturers exchange technical work on fabrication processes, devices, equipment, and production performance.

IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference

Date: May 17-20, 2027
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Website: IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference
Motor and drive specialists present work on electric machines and power electronics used in industrial equipment and manufacturing systems.

SAMPE Conference & Exhibition

Date: May 17-20, 2027
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Website: SAMPE Conference & Exhibition
Materials and process engineers explore composite manufacturing, advanced materials, and production methods for demanding industrial applications.

Converters Expo

Date: May 18-19, 2027
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Website: Converters Expo
Converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens compare production equipment, materials, and services for converting operations.

Foam Expo North America and Adhesives & Bonding Expo

Date: May 18-20, 2027
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Website: Foam Expo North America and Adhesives & Bonding Expo
Foam, adhesives, and bonding specialists explore raw materials, processing equipment, and manufacturing applications at these co-located events.

Forge Fair

Date: May 18-19, 2027
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Website: Forge Fair
Forging producers explore heating, tooling, equipment, automation, testing, and plant improvements through exhibits and technical presentations.

Surface Preparation & Cleaning Conference (SPCC)

Date: May 18-20, 2027
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Website: Surface Preparation & Cleaning Conference (SPCC)
Semiconductor process engineers and suppliers examine wafer cleaning, wet processing, and surface-preparation technologies.

ALUMINUM USA and Fastener Fair USA

Date: May 19-20, 2027
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Website: ALUMINUM USA and Fastener Fair USA
Metal producers, processors, fabricators, and buyers compare materials and technologies. The co-located Fastener Fair serves industrial fastening and joining supply chains.

MD&M East

Date: May 19-20, 2027
Location: New York, New York
Website: MD&M East
Product and manufacturing teams explore medical technology, automation, plastics, packaging, and production services at the Javits Center.

IISE Annual Conference & Expo

Date: May 22-25, 2027
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Website: IISE Annual Conference & Expo
Industrial and systems engineers share research and practical methods for improving production systems, quality, ergonomics, and operations.

World Cutting Tool Conference

Date: May 22-25, 2027
Location: Napa, California
Website: World Cutting Tool Conference
Cutting-tool industry leaders meet to discuss the technologies, markets, and business conditions shaping precision manufacturing.

ACerS Spring Meeting

Date: May 23-28, 2027
Location: San Francisco, California
Website: ACerS Spring Meeting
Ceramics and glass researchers examine processing, characterization, and industrial applications, including additive manufacturing.

ASQ World Conference on Quality & Improvement

Date: May 23-26, 2027
Location: Dallas area, Texas
Website: ASQ World Conference on Quality & Improvement
Quality professionals explore organizational improvement, leadership, and methods for strengthening product and process performance.

AeroMat

Date: May 25-27, 2027
Location: Palm Springs, California
Website: AeroMat
Aerospace manufacturers and materials engineers discuss fabrication, material performance, and production methods for aircraft and engine components.

CPHI Americas

Date: May 25-26, 2027
Location: Miami Beach, Florida
Website: CPHI Americas
Pharmaceutical manufacturers and outsourcing teams meet partners for drug development, production, ingredients, and supply-chain services.

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June 2027

IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC)

Date: June 1-4, 2027
Location: Denver, Colorado
Website: IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC)
Microelectronics specialists share advances in packaging, interconnections, materials processing, assembly, and manufacturing technology.

Connected Worker & Frontline Operations Summit USA

Date: June 3-4, 2027
Location: Houston, Texas
Website: Connected Worker & Frontline Operations Summit USA
Industrial leaders discuss frontline productivity, work instructions, shared knowledge, and connected systems that support factory teams.

International Symposium on Long and Forged Products

Date: June 7-10, 2027
Location: Vail, Colorado
Website: International Symposium on Long and Forged Products
Steel and forging specialists examine product metallurgy and processing for transportation, energy, and heavy-equipment applications.

International Conference on Advances in Materials, Manufacturing & Repair for Power Plants

Date: June 8-10, 2027
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Website: International Conference on Advances in Materials, Manufacturing & Repair for Power Plants
Power-equipment manufacturers and materials specialists examine manufacturing, component performance, and repair. Separate meetings and workshops extend the event week to June 7-11, with some programs restricted to members or invitees.

SUR/FIN

Date: June 8-10, 2027
Location: Long Beach, California
Website: SUR/FIN
Surface-finishing professionals examine plating, coatings, process equipment, and technical developments for manufactured parts.

Sensors Converge

Date: June 8-10, 2027
Location: Santa Clara, California
Website: Sensors Converge
Engineers explore sensing, embedded systems, and connectivity used in industrial equipment, automation, and manufactured products.

Specialty & Agro Chemicals America

Date: June 8-10, 2027
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Website: Specialty & Agro Chemicals America
Specialty-chemical manufacturers and sourcing teams discuss chemical production, custom manufacturing, and supply partnerships.

Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC)

Date: June 14-17, 2027
Location: Albany, New York
Website: Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC)
Semiconductor manufacturers share technical work on yield, process control, equipment, metrology, and fab performance.

Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition

Date: June 14-17, 2027
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Website: Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition
Plant maintenance and reliability teams explore lubrication, asset care, and practical methods for improving equipment performance.

Connected Manufacturing Forum

Date: June 15-16, 2027
Location: St. Louis area, Missouri
Website: Connected Manufacturing Forum
Manufacturing leaders discuss factory connectivity, industrial data, and the implementation of digital production systems.

American Electronics Manufacturing Summit

Date: June 16-17, 2027
Location: Dallas, Texas
Website: American Electronics Manufacturing Summit
Electronics manufacturing leaders discuss operations, production technology, and the management of electronics supply chains.

PowderMet2027 and AMPM2027

Date: June 20-23, 2027
Location: Buffalo, New York
Website: PowderMet2027 and AMPM2027
Powder metallurgy and metal additive manufacturing specialists share research on materials, processing, and industrial applications in a joint conference and exhibition.

Global Pouch Forum

Date: June 21-23, 2027
Location: Orlando, Florida
Website: Global Pouch Forum
Flexible-packaging producers and brand owners discuss pouch materials, converting, filling, and packaging applications.

International Advanced Manufacturing Conference: NAMRC, MSEC, and LEM&P

Date: June 21-25, 2027
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Website: International Advanced Manufacturing Conference: NAMRC, MSEC, and LEM&P
Oregon State University hosts the combined manufacturing research meeting covering systems, processes, additive manufacturing, materials processing, and smart manufacturing.

Rethink

Date: June 27-30, 2027
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Website: Rethink
The Manufacturing Leadership Council brings manufacturing leaders together to discuss smart factories and digital transformation.

Space Tech Expo USA

Date: June 30-July 1, 2027
Location: Anaheim, California
Website: Space Tech Expo USA
Space-hardware manufacturers and suppliers explore components, testing, and production technologies. Exhibits and conference sessions run June 30-July 1; an exhibitor and VIP reception is June 29.

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July 2027

IFT FIRST

Date: July 11-14, 2027
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: IFT FIRST
Food scientists, manufacturers, and product-development teams explore ingredients, processing, food safety, and emerging production technologies.

AWFS Fair

Date: July 13-15, 2027
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: AWFS Fair
Woodworking and furniture manufacturers compare machinery, tooling, software, and production techniques. July 12 access is restricted to attendees with distributor badges.

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August 2027

America Makes Members Meeting & Exchange (MMX)

Date: August 3-4, 2027
Location: Youngstown, Ohio
Website: America Makes Members Meeting & Exchange (MMX)
The additive-manufacturing community discusses industrial adoption, research progress, and America Makes priorities. Registration details for 2027 are still to be announced.

Advanced Manufacturing Expo

Date: August 11-12, 2027
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Website: Advanced Manufacturing Expo
Regional manufacturers explore automation, metalworking, maintenance supplies, safety, and connected-production technologies.

Wyoming Manufacturer’s Symposium

Date: August 19-21, 2027
Location: Casper, Wyoming
Website: Wyoming Manufacturer’s Symposium
Wyoming manufacturers discuss reshoring, industrial technology, workforce development, and collaboration with regional businesses.

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September 2027

FABTECH

Date: September 13-16, 2027
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: FABTECH
Metalworking teams explore forming, fabrication, welding, finishing, and automation through exhibits and technical education.

Georgia Manufacturing Summit

Date: September 14, 2027
Location: Duluth, Georgia
Website: Georgia Manufacturing Summit
Georgia plant managers, owners, and operations leaders discuss manufacturing priorities and connect with regional suppliers and peers.

PRINTING United Expo

Date: September 14-16, 2027
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: PRINTING United Expo
Commercial, apparel, and packaging printers explore printing equipment, finishing, automation, and production workflows.

SPS Atlanta

Date: September 14-16, 2027
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Website: SPS Atlanta
Industrial automation specialists explore controls, drives, robotics, sensors, communications, and software for production systems.

CIEX North America: Chemical Innovation Exchange

Date: September 15-16, 2027
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Website: CIEX North America: Chemical Innovation Exchange
Chemical-industry research, innovation, and sustainability leaders discuss commercialization and scaling new products and processes.

ICOSPA Congress

Date: September 15-17, 2027
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: ICOSPA Congress
Metalforming executives discuss global industry priorities and visit local metalforming facilities.

ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM)

Date: September 20-24, 2027
Location: Washington, D.C.
Website: ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM)
Advanced-manufacturing specialists discuss research, qualification, and standards that support industrial applications. Program details are still to be announced.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Date: September 27-29, 2027
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Manufacturers compare packaging and processing machinery, materials, inspection, and automation across a wide range of product categories.

Rubber, Elastomer, and Tire Industry Conference and Expo

Date: September 27-30, 2027
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Website: Rubber, Elastomer, and Tire Industry Conference and Expo
Rubber and tire manufacturers explore materials, processing, equipment, and technical research. The organizer has combined the International Elastomer Conference and International Tire Exposition & Conference.

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October 2027

Heat Treat, IMAT, RSTC, and NACSC

Date: October 4-7, 2027
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Website: Heat Treat, IMAT, RSTC, and NACSC; Supporting dates and program details
Co-located materials programs cover heat treatment, materials applications, residual stress, and cold spray. IMAT runs October 4-7, Heat Treat October 5-7, and NACSC October 5-6; confirm the schedule for your program before booking.

Metal Treating Institute Fall Meeting

Date: October 11-13, 2027
Location: Grapevine, Texas (Dallas area)
Website: Metal Treating Institute Fall Meeting
Heat-treating executives and suppliers discuss business strategy, technical change, and leadership at the Gaylord Texan Resort.

SPE Thermoforming Conference

Date: October 12-14, 2027
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Website: SPE Thermoforming Conference
Thermoformers and suppliers exchange technical knowledge about plastic-sheet forming, tooling, materials, and production performance.

U.S. Cutting Tool Institute Fall Meeting

Date: October 16-18, 2027
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Website: U.S. Cutting Tool Institute Fall Meeting
Cutting-tool manufacturers and industry leaders gather to discuss business conditions and the priorities of the tooling sector.

CAMX: The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo

Date: October 18-21, 2027
Location: Anaheim, California
Website: CAMX: The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo
Composite manufacturers and materials engineers explore fabrication, processing, applications, and new production technologies.

Die Casting Congress & Exposition

Date: October 18-20, 2027
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Website: Die Casting Congress & Exposition
Die-casting engineers, producers, and suppliers examine casting processes, equipment, tooling, and production quality.

SPE Annual Blow Molding Conference

Date: October 18-20, 2027
Location: St. Charles, Missouri
Website: SPE Annual Blow Molding Conference
Blow molders and suppliers examine materials, processing, equipment, and applications for hollow plastic products.

American Automotive Summit

Date: October 19-20, 2027
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Website: American Automotive Summit
Automotive manufacturers and suppliers discuss production strategy, operational performance, supply chains, and manufacturing technology.

Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST (SOUTHTEC)

Date: October 19-21, 2027
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Website: Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST (SOUTHTEC)
Southeast manufacturers explore metalworking, equipment, automation, and digital production tools through demonstrations and technical education.

AVS International Symposium & Exhibition

Date: October 24-29, 2027
Location: Portland, Oregon
Website: AVS International Symposium & Exhibition
Vacuum, surface-science, and thin-film specialists discuss processes and tools used in microelectronics and advanced-material manufacturing.

SMTA International

Date: October 24-28, 2027
Location: Rosemont, Illinois
Website: SMTA International
Electronics manufacturing specialists examine assembly processes, advanced packaging, reliability, materials, and inspection.

Food Production Solutions Show (Formerly EATS)

Date: October 26-28, 2027
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: Food Production Solutions Show (Formerly EATS)
Food and beverage manufacturers explore equipment, automation, and processing technologies across production stages.

GlassBuild America

Date: October 26-28, 2027
Location: Orlando, Florida
Website: GlassBuild America
Glass, window, and door manufacturers compare fabrication machinery, materials, components, and production technologies.

Materials Week USA

Date: October 26-28, 2027
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Website: Materials Week USA
Ten co-located shows cover silicone, magnets, tapes and films, alloys, seals, polymers, material technology, advanced-material machining, foam, and ceramic supply.

International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis (ISTFA)

Date: October 31-November 4, 2027
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Website: International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis (ISTFA)
Semiconductor failure analysts explore sample preparation, imaging, diagnostic tools, and methods for understanding device failures.

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November 2027

Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHWEST

Date: November 2-4, 2027
Location: Dallas, Texas
Website: Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHWEST
Southwest manufacturers meet equipment and technology suppliers covering machining, production systems, and industrial automation.

Manufacturing Technology Series WEST (WESTEC)

Date: November 16-18, 2027
Location: Long Beach, California
Website: Manufacturing Technology Series WEST (WESTEC); Supporting dates and program details
Western manufacturers compare production equipment, automation, and advanced technologies. The AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase also runs at this event.

MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit

Date: November 28-December 3, 2027
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Website: MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit
Materials scientists and engineers share research relevant to processing, manufacturing, and advanced-material development.

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December 2027

IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM)

Date: December 4-8, 2027
Location: San Francisco, California
Website: IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM)
Semiconductor researchers and manufacturing engineers discuss device fabrication, process technology, materials, and emerging electronic devices. Recruiting activities are not permitted in the conference facilities.

Regional Manufacturing Sourcing Shows

The Design-2-Part series focuses on sourcing custom parts and manufacturing services. These six announced spring shows are useful additions for buyers and engineers; they are listed separately from the conference calendar.

Show	2027 Dates	Location
Design-2-Part Southeast (Atlanta)	March 17-18, 2027	Atlanta, Georgia
Design-2-Part Northern California	March 31-April 1, 2027	Santa Clara, California
Design-2-Part Texas	April 14-15, 2027	Irving, Texas
Design-2-Part Southern New England	April 28-29, 2027	Uncasville, Connecticut
Design-2-Part Greater Chicago	May 12-13, 2027	Schaumburg, Illinois
Design-2-Part Southeast (Raleigh)	May 25-26, 2027	Raleigh, North Carolina

Manufacturing Conference Watch List

These recurring series and announced leads still need a verified 2027 date, location, or program detail. Their inclusion here does not confirm that a U.S. event will take place. Dates quoted as leads are not part of the confirmed calendar.

Food Innovation & Manufacturing: Announced for spring 2027; exact dates and location were not verified. This succeeds the Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo.

AME International Conference: Watch for the next U.S. lean and operational-excellence conference; 2027 dates were not verified.

SMRP Annual Conference: Maintenance and reliability programming; 2027 dates and location were not verified.

The ASSEMBLY Show: Assembly equipment and production technology; a 2027 edition was not verified.

MD&M Midwest: Regional design and manufacturing programs; 2027 dates were not verified.

The Battery Show North America: Detroit-area battery and electric-vehicle production programming; 2027 dates were not verified.

Powder Coating Week: The organizer has not yet announced 2027 dates.

Manufacturing First Expo & Conference: Wisconsin manufacturing, technology, and workforce programming; 2027 dates were not verified.

South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo: Regional manufacturing and business programming; 2027 dates were not verified.

Reindustrialize: Industrial investment and manufacturing leadership; 2027 dates were not verified.

Women in Manufacturing SUMMIT: National manufacturing leadership and workforce programming. 2027 dates have not yet been announced.

Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association Convention: Puerto Rico manufacturing and business programming; 2027 convention dates were not verified.

American Food Manufacturing, Medical Device, Pharma Manufacturing & Outsourcing, Aerospace & Defense, and Chemical Manufacturing Summits: These executive summit series remain on the watch list until their individual 2027 dates and U.S. locations are verified.

Women in Manufacturing Winter Workforce Conference: March 2-3, 2027 is listed, but an in-person U.S. location was not established in the checked page.

SAE WCX World Congress Experience: Industry listings point to April 27-29 in Novi, Michigan. SAE has not yet posted full 2027 details, so confirm with the organizer before booking.

Advanced Composites Technical Conference (ACTC): JEC lists February 9-11, 2027, in Knoxville, Tennessee. A detailed organizer page remains to be verified.

Connect Your Conference Plans to Your Workforce Plans

As you choose manufacturing conferences in 2027, decide who should attend and what they should bring back. Ask each attendee to identify a process improvement, a supplier to evaluate, or a skill the team needs to develop. Reserve time after the event to turn those findings into a practical next step.

New equipment and improved processes also need people who can operate, maintain, and lead them. Review the roles and training needed for your next project alongside the travel calendar, and use Amtec’s Manufacturing Wage Report to inform your hiring budget.

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