Smart Manufacturing Experience 2027: Dates, Location & Exhibitor Guide

Quick answer: Smart Manufacturing Experience 2027 runs Oct 19–21, 2027 at Greenville Convention Center — Greenville, SC. It is held every two years (odd years).

About Smart Manufacturing Experience

Digital manufacturing, AI and Industry 4.0 event. Organized by SME.

Next datesOct 19–21, 2027
LocationGreenville Convention Center — Greenville, SC
How oftenEvery two years (odd years)
IndustryAutomation & Robotics
RegionNortheast
OrganizerSME
Official sitesmartmanufacturingexperience.com
Last verifiedNov 2026

Upcoming and past editions

DatesLocation
Oct 19–21, 2027Greenville Convention Center — Greenville, SC Add to calendar

Who this show is relevant for

Based on its focus on automation & robotics, Smart Manufacturing Experience is most relevant to:

Exhibiting at Smart Manufacturing Experience? Book meetings before the doors open.

Most exhibitors pay for the booth and hope for traffic. We build the pieces that fill your calendar: a show landing page, QR lead capture for the booth, and a Google Ads campaign targeted around Greenville that runs in the weeks before the event.

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Pre-show plan for Smart Manufacturing Experience 2027

  • Aug 24 — Launch your show landing page and start a Google Ads campaign targeted around Greenville (and your target accounts)
  • Sep 21 — Email your database and book booth meetings on LinkedIn
  • Oct 12 — Print QR codes that point to the landing page; test the lead form on a phone
  • Oct 23 — Follow up with every lead within 48 hours of the show closing

Follow-up step by step: trade show lead follow-up for manufacturers.

Questions about Smart Manufacturing Experience

When is Smart Manufacturing Experience 2027?

Smart Manufacturing Experience 2027 runs Oct 19–21, 2027 at Greenville Convention Center — Greenville, SC.

Where is Smart Manufacturing Experience held?

The next edition of Smart Manufacturing Experience is scheduled in Greenville, SC.

How often is Smart Manufacturing Experience held?

Every two years (odd years). Now co-located with SOUTHTEC in the Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST.

Who should exhibit at Smart Manufacturing Experience?

Smart Manufacturing Experience is aimed at automation & robotics companies. Digital manufacturing, AI and Industry 4.0 event. Exhibit if your buyers are on its attendee list; otherwise a targeted online campaign in the show city can reach the same people for less.

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