IMTS 2026 Media Preview Day
The Future of Manufacturing Technology:
IMTS 2026 & the State of Manufacturing
Exclusive media-only event to preview IMTS 2026 – Where the future of manufacturing technology makes it possible to Achieve the Impossible.
We cordially invite you to join industry executives, technology experts, and media peers for an afternoon of insights, market outlooks, the latest technologies, and a meet-and-greet reception with key leaders from AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which owns and produces IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show.
- Identify top storylines, trends, and key data before the show opens
- Connect with experts, technology leadership, and media/creator peers
- Preview technologies and IMTS attraction exhibits powering the future of manufacturing
Event Details
Date: Sunday, September 13
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Location: Media Center | McCormick Place, Chicago | (North Building, Level 4, Room N426)
Space is limited for this media-only session.
Please RSVP to secure your spot!
During its one-week run this September, IMTS will transform Chicago into the epicenter of the $2.95 trillion U.S. manufacturing economy, attracting more than 86,000 registrants and showcasing over 1,800 exhibitors. IMTS 2026 represents hundreds of billions of dollars of U.S. and foreign direct investment from manufacturers and organizations seeking the foundational machines and advanced technologies that power U.S. production for the world.
Industries in attendance include aerospace, aviation, automotive, defense, energy, consumer end markets, and more, making IMTS the global platform where the manufacturing ecosystem connects, competes, and advances.
Agenda
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Arrival & Badge Pickup
- Media badge pickup in the Media Center, N426, at McCormick Place
- Informal meet-and-greet with AMT media
2:30 PM: Welcome
- Opening remarks by Bonnie Gurney, Vice President – Strategic Partnerships & Industry Relations, AMT
- Michelle Edmonson, Vice President – Exhibitions, AMT
2:35 PM - 2:45 PM: State of the Industry & IMTS 2026
- State of the industry, economic outlooks, data forecasting and insights, and IMTS 2026 overview by Douglas K. Woods, President, AMT
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM: Exclusive IMTS Preview Tour, North Building
- AMT's Emerging Technology Center (ETC), Ryan Kelly, Vice President – Technology, AMT
- Surge Capability for Industrial Manufacturing: Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, FANUC America, Mazak Corp.
- MTConnect
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL)
- Google Cloud Booth Tour
3:15 PM - 3:25 PM: Walk to West Building
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Exclusive IMTS Preview Tour, West Building
- IMTS Attractions
- IMTS Supersonic Experience – AMT & Boom Supersonic
- IMTS Community Park – AMT & G28
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM: Networking Reception: West Building
- Connect and network with industry professionals.
- Gather ideas and identify story angles for the coming week.
- Light appetizers and drinks will be provided.
We look forward to welcoming you to IMTS 2026, where the technology industry comes together to Achieve the Impossible