# Huntington Place Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/huntington-place-detroit/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/huntington-place-detroit
- **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10 (Detroit Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention Corridor, Detroit, MI
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 10 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Huntington Place (Downtown Convention Corridor, Detroit, MI)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Huntington Place (10 Mapped Shows)
- **[Automate 2026](https://conventions.com/events/automate-2026-detroit)** — May 11–14, 2026 | 30,000+ B2B Attendees | 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
- **[WCX SAE World Congress Experience 2026](https://conventions.com/events/wcx-sae-world-congress-experience-2026-detroit)** — Apr 14–16, 2026 | 9,000+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Michigan Dental Association Annual Session 2026](https://conventions.com/events/mda-annual-session-97)** — Apr 16–18, 2026 | 3,800+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Youmacon Gaming & Tabletop Convention 2026](https://conventions.com/events/youmacon-gaming-track-530)** — Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2026 | 2,500+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Automotive News World Congress 2026](https://conventions.com/events/automotive-news-world-congress-97)** — Jan 13–14, 2026 | 1,100+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[MMSDC ACE Awards & Procurement Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/mmsdc-ace-awards-conference-589)** — May 12–13, 2026 | 1,000+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[MMSDC Minority Business Enterprise Summit 2026](https://conventions.com/events/mmsdc-mbe-summit-2026-233)** — Sep 22–23, 2026 | 800+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain North America 2026](https://conventions.com/events/alsc-north-america-530)** — Sep 15–17, 2026 | 750+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Michigan IT Symposium 2026](https://conventions.com/events/michigan-it-symposium-2026-233)** — May 14–14, 2026 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[MICPA Management Information & Business Show 2026](https://conventions.com/events/micpa-management-information-business-show-2026-233)** — Jun 10–11, 2026 | 550+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **Automate 2026** (Detroit B2B Trade & Conference Organizer) — 2026-05-11 – 2026-05-14 | 30,000+ B2B Attendees | Huntington Place Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$11,900 10×10 All-In
- **WCX SAE World Congress Experience 2026** (Detroit B2B Trade & Conference Organizer) — 2026-04-14 – 2026-04-16 | 9,000+ B2B Attendees | Huntington Place Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$11,900 10×10 All-In

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **JAN (Peak):** Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
- **FEB (Peak):** High Association & Expo Demand
- **MAR (Peak):** Peak Spring Convention Window
- **APR (Moderate):** Shoulder Openings Late April
- **MAY (Moderate):** Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
- **JUN (Value):** Summer Value Rates Begin
- **JUL (Value):** Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
- **AUG (Value):** High Availability & Value Pricing
- **SEP (Moderate):** Fall Season Kickoff
- **OCT (Peak):** Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
- **NOV (Moderate):** Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
- **DEC (Value):** Mid-December Corporate Value Window