Manufacturing Conferences & Events 2026
Your complete calendar of global smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, IIoT, and automation conferences and trade shows. Plan your year and never miss a key industry event.
January
1 eventThe world's most powerful tech event. Increasingly relevant for manufacturing with AI, robotics, digital twins, and industrial IoT showcases alongside consumer tech.
February
2 eventsLeading IoT conference covering Industrial IoT, smart cities, connected industry, and edge computing. Strong focus on real-world IIoT deployment case studies.
Premier forum for industrial technology leaders focused on IIoT-enabled sustainability, smart factories, secure industrial connectivity, and digital transformation strategies.
March
4 eventsAsia's key event for smart production solutions, automation, and industrial digitisation. Features international exhibitors from the SPS Nuremberg ecosystem.
Regional extension of SPS Nuremberg connecting international automation brands with partners and customers in the Thai and Southeast Asian markets.
Three-day event for manufacturing leaders focused on scaling from pilots to plant-wide rollouts, cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, and circular operations.
One-day leadership event focused on building future-ready Industry 4.0 strategies. Covers automation, data intelligence, AI deployment, and operational excellence.
April
1 eventThe world's leading trade fair for industrial technology. Over 4,000 exhibitors, 300+ startups, and 2,000+ product launches across Automation & Digitalization, Energy & Industrial Infrastructure, and Research & Technology Transfer.
May
2 eventsSPS regional event for Southeast Asia featuring speaking slots, product demonstrations, and exclusive networking with regional decision-makers in automation and smart production.
North American edition of the IoT Tech Expo series, covering Industrial IoT, smart manufacturing, AI, edge computing, and connected industry solutions.
June
2 eventsNorth America's largest robotics and automation event. Over 1,000 exhibitors and 50,000+ attendees showcasing the latest in manufacturing automation. Free registration.
Focused on digital transformation, IIoT, AI, and robotics for manufacturers at the edge of digital transformation. Connects emerging tech with real-world implementation.
September
1 eventThe largest manufacturing technology show in the Western Hemisphere. Nearly 90,000 attendees and thousands of exhibitors showcasing machine tools, automation, additive manufacturing, and digital solutions.
October
3 eventsEuropean edition covering Industrial IoT, AI, edge computing, and connected industry. Features real-world case studies and hands-on demos from leading technology providers.
North America's largest event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing. Essential for manufacturers working with metals and materials processing.
Packaging innovations and manufacturing automation for CPG and industrial manufacturers. Covers smart packaging, robotics, and Industry 4.0 solutions for packaging lines.
November
3 eventsRockwell Automation's premier event showcasing the latest in industrial automation, smart manufacturing, and the Connected Enterprise. Hands-on labs, demos, and technical sessions.
Academic and industry conference covering IIoT-based smart factories, digital twins, cybersecurity, edge-cloud computing, cognitive factories, and Industry 4.0/5.0 research.
Europe's leading trade fair for smart and digital automation. Over 56,000 visitors exploring electric control, sensor technology, drive systems, engineering services, and plant automation.
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