Manufacturing Technology Insights Conferences

North America's largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event, RAPID + TCT, made its Boston debut from April 13-16, 2026! The event’s expansive show floored features hands-on 3D printing technology exhibits from over 400 of the industry’s leading product and service providers. Each morning, at the Executive Perspectives Keynote Series, industry leaders candidly examined the present while charting a course for the future of additive. At networking events, new connections were forged. For the first time, the SME AM Awards and TCT Awards joined forces for an unforgettable evening of AM celebration and recognition.

As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-scale deployment, organizations must move toward scalable, governed integration that delivers real productivity gains. At the same time, leaders must confront aging infrastructure, labour shortages, vendor overwhelm, and legacy systems, all while adapting team structures and responsibilities to meet new demands. As supply chains diversify and risks intensify, the need for open automation, strategic upskilling, and greater operational visibility has never been more urgent.

This October, join smart manufacturing, technology and automation experts at the Smart Manufacturing for Aerospace & Defense Summit to discover how to deploy smart technologies, modernize operations, and build resilient, industry 4.0-enabled A&D manufacturing and supply chain capabilities Aerospace & defense manufacturers are at a pivotal juncture. Rising geopolitical risk, increased defense spending, and rapidly evolving mission requirements are driving demand for greater manufacturing capabilities.

The 2nd Annual Additive Manufacturing for Oil & Gas Summit will convene experts across the Oil & Gas industry, technology providers, venture capital, academia, and industry consortia to discuss the accelerated adoption and commercial deployment of additive manufacturing capabilities across the global energy value chain. Hosted by the same team behind the United States’ premier military additive manufacturing summit (MILAM) with over 1300+ in attendance last year, ASI has deep expertise in the AM community.

This September, join smart manufacturing, technology and automation experts at the 7 th Annual Smart Manufacturing for Automotive Summit to discover how to deploy cutting-edge technologies to reshape factory operations. The automotive industry is under intense pressure, from tariffs and supply chain volatility to semiconductor constraints and rising vehicle costs. At the same time, shifting US production strategies and fluctuating EV demand are forcing manufacturers to adapt quickly.

APEX EXPO is the premier event in North America for the electronics industry. OEMs, EMS providers, PCB manufacturers and industry professionals from around the globe come together to access the latest technical content, contribute to standards development, and network with the industry's largest gathering of capital equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and product innovators in design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly, and test. The event offers nearly endless opportunities for education and networking. Attendees gain access to cutting-edge technologies, advanced materials, and the latest processes, equipping them with the knowledge, technical skills, and best practices to reimagine the possibilities to drive your business forward.

Join us in Chicago and collaborate with leading  Manufacturing, Supply, and Technology innovators to build your roadmap for the future. US food & beverage industry. Modernization through automation, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 isn’t optional; it’s critical for survival. Early adopters are already unlocking efficiency and safety gains through AI, Automation, Robotics, Digital Twins, IIoT, and emerging technologies.

Forest Products North America and International Containerboard Conference 2026 returns to Chicago with a forward-looking agenda focused on what matters most. Designed to help you navigate volatility and uncover opportunity, the event delivers the insight needed to stay competitive in an evolving global market. From 2 to 4 November, two established sister events the Fastmarkets Forest Products North America Conference and the International Containerboard Conference come together in one flagship meeting. Across three dynamic days, industry leaders will explore the key trends shaping pulp, paper, packaging and containerboard markets through 2027 and beyond, while forging the connections that drive smarter decisions and long-term growth.

Materials Week USA 2026 brings together the established Silicone Expo USA, The Magnetics Show USA and Tape & Functional Film Expo and the newly launched High Entropy Alloy Expo, The Gasket & Seals Show and Speciality Polymers World under one roof Materials Week is more than an event—it’s a community. A place where pioneers, visionaries, and trailblazers come together to shape the future of materials. Whether you’re here to discover the latest innovations, make powerful connections, or push the boundaries of what’s possible, this is your space.

The Advanced Materials Show USA will showcase the very latest in high performance materials technology for applications including Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Semiconductors, Batteries, Electronics and Energy. Leaders in R&D, materials science and engineering will use the show to source the latest advanced materials; along with the scientific instruments and processing equipment necessary for the development, manufacture and processing of advanced materials. Technology and Materials represented include Technical Ceramics, Electronic Materials, 2D Materials, Printed Electronics, Composites, Coatings, Metals, and cutting-edge materials.