Your June Action Plan

It’s time to move from planning to execution. Here are four critical steps to ensure your team is prepared and your booth is primed for success:

Train Your Team: Launch product and engagement training now, ensuring you communicate specific on-site training dates and times so staff are ready to represent your brand confidently.
Set Staff Agendas: Create daily schedules that balance booth shifts with dedicated time to explore IMTS’ attractions. This ensures full coverage and helps new hires navigate the show.
Invite Customers: Drive traffic by accessing the Customer Invitation form in your e-Kit. Use your 10 free passes to send personalized invitations to key prospects.
Order Non-Essentials: Enhance the visitor experience by securing extras like floral arrangements, Wi-Fi, giveaways, and booth talent to boost booth appeal.

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Educational Opportunities

Webinar: Powering Your IMTS 2026 ROI: How XPress Leads & Exhibitor Passport Work Together
June 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
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Exhibitor Prep Group Series
Get bite-sized lessons every other week. View past modules and stay on track for show day.
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Make Networking Effortless: Activate Your Digital Business Cards

Attendees are saving contacts to their planners. Are you ready?

Basic Users: No digital cards? No problem. Review your showroom profile now: Update your description, logo, and categories so the right attendees can find you.
Silver Users: Upload your digital business card with your headshot and social links.
Gold Users: Assign your two digital business cards to your sales director and CEO.
Platinum/Diamond/Elite Users: Populate all 3-5 digital business cards with your key team members to maximize reach.

Make Your Customer Invitations Work Harder

Get the most out of your free customer invitations with these simple strategies:

Make It Feel Personal: Position it as a special invitation from your team, not just another registration link.
Get Your Team Involved: Encourage sales teams, reps, distributors, and leadership to personally invite customers and prospects.
Give Them a Reason to Stop By — Promote product launches, demos, expert consultations, or exclusive booth experiences.
Add Clear Calls to Action — Use messaging like “Reserve your pass,” “Visit us at IMTS,” or “Schedule time with our team.”
Follow Up More Than Once: A single email is easy to miss. Use reminders, sales outreach, and social media to keep your booth top of mind.

Watch the tutorial on how to access your free customer invitations or log in to your e-Kit to start.

Upcoming Deadlines

Save money - Don’t miss these key deadlines. A complete list of deadlines can be found in your e-Kit checklist.

June 30 Hanging Signs

June 30 Booth Approvals

July 1 Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) Registration

July 26 Lead Retrieval Discount

July 31 Free Exhibitor Registration Deadline

Sponsorships & Speaking Opportunities Available

Speaking opportunities are available in the SMX Showcase, located on the IMTS exhibit floor, directly next to AMT's Emerging Technology Center. Share your real-world insights, lessons learned, and ideas shaping the future of smart manufacturing with industry peers. For more details, refer to your e-Kit.

IMTS Conference sponsorships offer a diverse range of opportunities to make your company name synonymous with advanced manufacturing technology. Explore these ways to connect:

IMTS ELEVATE
IMTS Investor Summit
Industrial AI Conference
Job Shops Workshop

Contact Us

We’re here for you. Reach out to 800-828-7469 or info@IMTS.com, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

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International Manufacturing Technology Show • September 14 - 19, 2026
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA

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