Frequently Asked Questions
International Manufacturing Technology Show
September 14 - 19, 2026
McCormick Place
2301 S Lake Shore Drive | Chicago, IL | 60616
Show Management
IMTS is owned and operated by:
AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology
7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102-4206 US
For more information call us at 703.827.5241 or 800.995.9294
- What are the show dates?
- September 14-19, 2026
- What are the show hours?
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Show Hours (all hours are central time) Building / Level Exhibit Hall Hours East Building, Level 3 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. West Building, Level 3 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. North Building, Level 3 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. South Building, Level 3 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - When does Attendee Registration open?
- Attendee registration for IMTS 2026 will open in September 2025.
- Are “Exhibit Hall Only” tickets valid throughout all 6 days?
- YES, when you purchase a ticket just see the exhibit halls, you will have access to the show floor for the full duration of IMTS 2026.
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- When does Conference Registration open?
- Conference registration for attendees will open starting in February 2026.
- If I purchase Conference Registration, do I also need to purchase access to the Exhibit Halls?
- NO, access to the exhibit halls comes included with the purchase of any conference ticket.
- Are there any special tickets for students and educators?
- YES, registration for the SmartForce Student Summit is free for all students and educators from K-12 schools, universities, community colleges, and trade schools. Registration for the Smartforce Student Summit will open in February 2026.
- When can I book my hotel room?
- The IMTS 2026 Hotel Block will go live in February 2026.
- What kind of transportation does IMTS provide for attendees?
- A complimentary shuttle bus service will be available on show days, September 14 - 19, to and from most official show hotels and McCormick Place.
- How can I see who is exhibiting at IMTS 2026?
- You can either view the FLOORPLAN or look up exhibitors within the FIND EXHIBITORS tab on IMTS.com by company name or keyword.
- Does Show Management provide an attendee list for IMTS attendees, exhibitors, or potential exhibitors?
- NO. If you receive an email or phone call from someone offering to sell an IMTS attendee list, it is a scam and should be ignored.
- Is there an IMTS 2025?
- NO, IMTS is a biennial show held every two years. The next event is IMTS 2026, taking place from September 14 - 19, 2026. Any inquiries or emails referencing IMTS 2025 are fraudulent and should be ignored.
- Who do I contact if my question has not been answered?
- Send an email to info@imts.com or call the IMTS Attendee line at 800-995-9294 if you have any additional questions.