Achieve the Impossible
IMTS 2026 will be held September 14-19, 2026 at McCormick Place, Chicago.
As the largest manufacturing technology trade show in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show draws the innovators, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology together to connect, be inspired, and find new solutions.
Registration has officially opened for IMTS 2026 for individual and group general admission as well as international visitors. Media and student registrations will open in February 2026.
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Show Hall & On-Site Registration Hours
| Building / Level | Exhibit Hall Hours | Registration Hours |
|---|---|---|
| East Building, Level 3 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| West Building | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| North Building | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| South Building | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Student Summit North Building, Level 1 |
9:00am - 3:00pm | M-F 9:00am - 1:00pm | Saturday |
8:00am - 3:00pm |
Hear From Our Community
“I have visited hundreds of shops. All the top shops take the time to go to IMTS to see what is possible.”
Matt Gawlik
President
3D Graphite & Machining
“I want to talk to as many people as I can at IMTS to understand their business and if we can partner together to build both our businesses. IMTS for me is about building relationships.”
Daisy Kelly
Co-owner
Multi-Axis Technologies
“IMTS is the innovation hub where the people who are not just dreaming about the future, but are building the future, come together.”
Will Drewery
Founder & CEO
Diagon
Future IMTS Dates at McCormick Place
September 14 - 19, 2026