September 14–19, 2026 • Chicago, IL 89,000+ Attendees IMTS Chicago 2026 — International Manufacturing Technology Show
<strong>IMTS Chicago 2026</strong> (International Manufacturing Technology Show) convenes <strong>89,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings)</strong> in Chicago, IL (September 14–19, 2026). Compare walkable Chicago corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
May 3–7, 2027 • Orlando, FL 55,000+ Attendees NPE: The Plastics Show 2027 — Triennial Americas Plastics Machinery, Molding & Recycling Exposition
<strong>NPE: The Plastics Show 2027</strong> (Triennial Americas Plastics Machinery, Molding & Recycling Exposition) convenes <strong>55,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>Orange County Convention Center (Full Campus — West + North/South)</strong> in Orlando, FL (May 3–7, 2027). Compare walkable Orlando corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
October 2026 / Rotational Tier-1 Edition • Atlanta, GA 40,000+ Attendees FABTECH 2026 — North America's Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding & Finishing Event
<strong>FABTECH 2026</strong> (North America's Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding & Finishing Event) convenes <strong>40,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>Georgia World Congress Center (Halls A, B & C)</strong> in Atlanta, GA (October 2026 / Rotational Tier-1 Edition). Compare walkable Atlanta corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
Manufacturing & Robotics Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix
Compare dates, host venues, buyer scale, and booth cost benchmarks before allocating field-marketing budget.
| Event & Dates | Destination & Venue | Audited Attendance | Booth Cost Benchmark | Full Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMTS Chicago 2026 September 14–19, 2026 | Chicago, IL McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings) | 89,000+ Attendees | $3,800 Raw → ~$11.5k–$16.4k All-In | Open Guide → |
| NPE: The Plastics Show 2027 May 3–7, 2027 | Orlando, FL Orange County Convention Center (Full Campus — West + North/South) | 55,000+ Attendees | $3,800 Raw → ~$11.5k–$16.4k All-In | Open Guide → |
| FABTECH 2026 October 2026 / Rotational Tier-1 Edition | Atlanta, GA Georgia World Congress Center (Halls A, B & C) | 40,000+ Attendees | $3,800 Raw → ~$11.5k–$16.4k All-In | Open Guide → |