IMTS 2026 Conference Call for Speakers

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Call for Speakers

Abstracts are now being accepted for presentations within The IMTS 2026 Conference. Only contracted IMTS 2026 exhibitors will be selected. Prospective speakers wishing to participate in the IMTS 2026 Conference should submit their abstracts here: conference portal.

The educational value of the session topic is critical in the selection process and thinly disguised sales pitches will not be selected. Develop a unique approach to the topic and separate your session from other similar sessions being considered. Conference attendees should leave the session equipped with “lessons learned,” especially as they relate to new technology developments.

You Need to Consider:

  • The scope of your personal expertise
  • Timelines of the topic
  • Technical level of the topic
  • Educational value of the topic
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We do not require potential speakers to address these audience segments specifically; however, if you have a designated initiative within your company toward one or more of these groups and you would like to tailor your abstract to focus specifically in that direction, it will be additionally considered for inclusion in those additional sessions.

Information to Gather for Your Abstract Submission

  • Person Submitting Information: Name, Company, Address, Phone Number, E-mail
  • List of Presenter(s): Company, Speaker Name, Title, Address, E-mail
  • Abstract Title
  • Abstract
  • Biography
  • Hi-Res Headshot Photo - 300 dpi jpeg

The objective for The IMTS 2026 Conference is continuous improvement, and the primary goal will be to build on the success of previous IMTS conferences. The IMTS 2026 Conference focuses on five topic tracks featuring a wide variety of industry specific sessions, we are seeking presentations that will provide solutions to current manufacturing problems such as improving productivity; improving part quality; and developing a stable, competent workforce to lower the cost of manufacturing in the United States and create new levels of market demand. Therefore, conference topics and presentations need to focus on:

IMTS 2026 Conference Tracks

Process Innovations

  • Materials
  • Tooling
  • Finishing/Cleaning
  • Machining
  • Software
  • Toolholding/Workholding

Alternative Processes

  • Additive/3D Printing
  • Lasers
  • Fastening/Joining
  • Fabrication/Welding
  • Waterjet
  • Hybrid

Plant Operations

  • Cost Justification
  • Cybersecurity
  • Supply Chain
  • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML)
  • Training/Workforce

Quality/Inspection

  • Inspection
  • Measuring
  • Optical/3D/NDT
  • Standards
  • Testing
  • Vision Systems

Automation

  • Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)/ Industry 4.0
  • Motion Control
  • Robotics
  • Systems Integration
  • Connectivity

The deadline for submitting your abstract is 2/20/2026.
For additional information, please contact IMTSConference@gie.net.

Selected speakers will be notified via e-mail in March 2026. They will also receive a letter of acceptance that will review the onsite logistics (date, time, room number, etc.) for their session. Speakers are encouraged to promote the conference and in appreciation of their participation, each will receive 10 complimentary registration passes for their specific session. The use of social media vehicles like Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, etc. is also encouraged.

Thank you for your interest in The IMTS 2026 Conference and we look forward to your participation and commitment to making the conference a success.

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