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. North Building, Level 1 (Student Summit) 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Saturday) - Are “Exhibit Hall Only” tickets valid for all six days?
- YES. An “Exhibit Hall Only” ticket provides access to the show floor for the full duration of IMTS 2026.
- Do I receive my badge in the mail?
- Attendee badges are mailed out to all domestic registrants. However, you may also pick up your badge up arrival on-site at any of the badge pick-up locations in each building.
- Can I register on-site?
- YES, on-site registration will be available. Please note that the discounted registration deadline ends on August 1, 2026. If you register on-site, you will pay a higher fee than the discounted rate available before August 1, 2026.
- I just registered and never received confirmation?
- Call the Maritz registration team at 508-743-8535 or email imts2026@maritz.com.
- Do I need to purchase a badge for my child?
- All attendees on the Show Floor must be badged. Call the Maritz registration team at 508-743-8535 or email imts2026@maritz.com to register a young child/infant free of charge.
- How do I get my registration receipt?
- If you never received a receipt upon registration. Reach out to the Maritz registration team at 508-743-8535 or email imts2026@maritz.com.
- When does Conference Registration open?
- Conference registration for attendees will open beginning February 2026.
- If I purchase Conference Registration, do I also need to purchase access to the Exhibit Halls?
- NO, purchase of any conference ticket provides access to the show floor for the full duration of IMTS 2026. Registration will open in February 2026.
- Is there one Conference Registration I can purchase to give me access to all of the conferences at IMTS 2026?
- NO, conferences need to be purchased individually. They are listed separately in the registration portal.
- 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 Smartforce Student Summit will open in February 2026.
- When can I book my hotel room?
- The IMTS 2026 Hotel Block goes live in February 2026. Email Housing@imts.com with any questions.
- What kind of transportation does IMTS provide for attendees?
- A complimentary shuttle bus service is available on show days, September 14 – 19, 2026, to and from most official show hotels and McCormick Place.
- How do I reserve a parking spot?
- Reserve parking through the McCormick Place website using the link below.
https://www.mccormickplace.com/getting-here/parking-rates/ - Can I bring a backpack into McCormick Place / Show Floor?
- YES, you can bring a backpack into McCormick Place as well as the IMTS Show Floor.
- 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. You can make a schedule by logging into your IMTS Show Planner – this will also be visible in the IMTS 2026 App.
- 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 a coat and baggage check?
- YES, there are two locations at IMTS 2026. One is in the South Building in room S100C (located to the right of Gate 4 when entering through McCormick Square). The second one is located in the East Building in room E256 (directly near registration).
- 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.