The IMTS 2026 Conference
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Date: Monday, 9/14 - Thursday, 9/17
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: West Building, Rooms W192-A, W192-B & W192-C, W193-A, W194-A
The IMTS 2026 Conference provides a deeper education about the technologies seen on the show floor. This year it will feature content ranging from process innovations to quality, automation, alternative processes, and plant operations. IMTS 2026 Conference attendees can learn about machine tool advancements, how artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) supports advanced manufacturing, implementing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), how to develop a workforce, what's new with cutting tool technologies, embracing workholding advancements, and cybersecurity necessities – just to name a few topics covered!
Call for Speakers is now open - click here to submit your proposal(s). Any Presenters who want to be considered need to be an IMTS 2026 exhibitor.
The IMTS Conference 2026 features over 70 different sessions, each selected by a review board. Tracks for the The IMTS 2026 Conference will cover the following:
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
- Training/Workforce
- Supply Chain
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML)
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
Cost to Attend
- 1-day: $295
- 4-day: $495
Registration Includes:
- Access to The IMTS 2026 Conference sessions: 1-day or 4-day passes
- Full access to the IMTS Exhibit Halls all 6 days
- Lunch ticket for day(s) of registered conference.