Smartforce Exhibitors at IMTS 2024

Exhibit at the Smartforce Student Summit

The Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2026 is now accepting applications for exhibitors! Join us in inspiring the next generation of manufacturing talent and showcasing your technology, career opportunities, and workforce initiatives to thousands of students and educators.

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Since 1998, the Smartforce Student Summit has inspired more than 100,000 students – making it one of North America's largest and most impactful advocacy events for manufacturing careers. This six-day experience offers an unparalleled opportunity to showcase advanced technologies, connect with education leaders shaping curriculum and outfitting classrooms, and recruit the next generation of makers and innovators.

Now in its 14th edition, the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2026 will feature immersive exhibits highlighting emerging trends in AI, additive, automation/robotics, and digital twin, alongside essential manufacturing technologies such as CNC machines, CAD/CAM software, lasers, and metrology systems.

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2024 Smartforce Summit Stats

  • ~80 exhibitors across 27,000+ sq. ft.
  • 14,713 students, faculty, and staff attended
  • Over 5,000 from 500+ colleges and universities in 47 states
  • More than 9,000 from 400+ K—12 schools and community groups in 25 states
Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2024

Smartforce By the Numbers

Tracking Student Summit Engagement in 2024

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Smartforce Exhibit Partner Eligibility & Expectations

Summit exhibitors MUST

  1. Be an IMTS 2026 Exhibitor
  2. Staff Summit booths during Summit hours
  3. Produce an interactive, engaging exhibit experience

All Booths Include

  1. The largest North American audience for an individual trade show
  2. Curtain-type backdrop and side rails
  3. Listing on IMTS.com
  4. Promotional materials
  5. Standard company name sign

View the 2026 Smartforce Exhibit Partner Prospectus or contact smartforce@amtonline.org to learn more.