WESTEC 2027: Dates, Location & Exhibitor Guide
Quick answer: WESTEC 2027 runs Nov 16–18, 2027 at Long Beach, CA. It is held every two years (odd years).
About WESTEC
California's manufacturing trade show. Organized by SME.
| Next dates | Nov 16–18, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Location | Long Beach, CA |
| How often | Every two years (odd years) |
| Industry | Metalworking & CNC |
| Region | West |
| Organizer | SME |
| Official site | sme.org/westec |
| Last verified | Nov 2026 |
Upcoming and past editions
| Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16–18, 2027 | Long Beach, CA | Add to calendar |
Who this show is relevant for
Based on its focus on metalworking & cnc, WESTEC is most relevant to:
- Machine Shops — Google Ads · SEO
- Metal Fabricators — Google Ads · SEO
Exhibiting at WESTEC? 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 Long Beach that runs in the weeks before the event.
Talk Show Strategy →Pre-show plan for WESTEC 2027
- Sep 21 — Launch your show landing page and start a Google Ads campaign targeted around Long Beach (and your target accounts)
- Oct 19 — Email your database and book booth meetings on LinkedIn
- Nov 9 — Print QR codes that point to the landing page; test the lead form on a phone
- Nov 20 — 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 WESTEC
When is WESTEC 2027?
WESTEC 2027 runs Nov 16–18, 2027 at Long Beach, CA.
Where is WESTEC held?
The next edition of WESTEC is scheduled in Long Beach, CA.
How often is WESTEC held?
Every two years (odd years).
Who should exhibit at WESTEC?
WESTEC is aimed at metalworking & cnc companies. California's manufacturing trade show. 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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