Automotive Trade Shows & Industry Conferences 2026–2027
50 trade shows and conferences cover Automotive. Each listing shows the next dates and where to register. List or update a show
PRI Show (Performance Racing Industry)
Dec 10–12, 2026
Motorsports and performance parts trade show for racing equipment makers, machine shops and suppliers.
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW)
Jan 18–21, 2027
Annual meeting for heavy-duty truck and trailer parts makers, distributors and fleet buyers.
POWERGEN International
Jan 18–21, 2027
Power generation industry event.
World of Concrete
Jan 19–21, 2027
International event for the concrete and masonry construction industries.
The International Surface Event (TISE)
Feb 1–4, 2027
Flooring, tile and stone show for installers, contractors and manufacturers, including coatings and surface prep.
The Precast Show
Feb 3–5, 2027
Largest event for the precast concrete industry, with production equipment, molds and materials.
MD&M West
Feb 9–11, 2027
The largest medical design and manufacturing event in the US. Now one unified show that absorbed the former ATX West, D&M West, WestPack and PLASTEC West co-located events.
TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition
Mar 8–11, 2027
Trucking industry meeting on fleet maintenance, equipment and technology, with an exhibition of suppliers.
Work Truck Week
Mar 9–12, 2027
North America's largest work truck event, with commercial truck, upfit, body and equipment manufacturers.
Mid-America Trucking Show
Mar 18–20, 2027
Large heavy-duty trucking show with truck, trailer, parts and equipment manufacturers.
SEMICON West
Mar 30–Apr 1, 2027
Semiconductor design and manufacturing supply chain event.
IPC APEX EXPO
Apr 6–8, 2027
Electronics manufacturing event.
AMPP Annual Conference + Expo
Apr 11–15, 2027
Corrosion prevention, protective coatings and materials performance conference and expo (formerly NACE CORROSION).
PACK EXPO Southeast
Apr 12–14, 2027
Southeast packaging and processing show for CPG, food, beverage and industrial manufacturers.
Space Symposium
Apr 12–15, 2027
Annual global space industry conference and exhibit, held at The Broadmoor.
INTERPHEX
Apr 13–15, 2027
Pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device development and manufacturing show.
MRO Americas
Apr 13–15, 2027
Commercial aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul event.
RAPID + TCT
Apr 13–15, 2027
North America's largest additive manufacturing and 3D printing event.
AeroDef Manufacturing
Expected Apr 2027
Aerospace and defense manufacturing conference and exhibition, co-located with RAPID + TCT in 2027.
ProMat
Apr 19–21, 2027
Premier material handling and supply chain event.
Metalcasting Congress
Apr 20–22, 2027
Foundry and metalcasting industry event.
WCX (World Congress Experience)
Apr 27–29, 2027
SAE International's automotive engineering and manufacturing event.
ACT Expo
May 17–20, 2027
Clean commercial transportation show covering electric, hydrogen and alternative-fuel trucks, buses and infrastructure.
MD&M East
May 19–20, 2027
Medical design and manufacturing show for the East Coast, covering contract manufacturing, components and equipment.
CLEANPOWER Conference & Exhibition
May 24–27, 2027
Wind, solar and energy storage conference and exhibition for equipment makers and developers.
Railway Interchange
May 25–27, 2027
Rail industry conference and exhibition for equipment, track, signaling and parts suppliers.
Robotics Summit & Expo
Jun 2–3, 2027
Engineering conference and expo for commercial robotics developers and integrators.
NASF SUR/FIN
Jun 8–10, 2027
Surface finishing and coatings event.
OMTEC (Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition)
Expected Jun 2027
Exposition and conference for orthopaedic implant and instrument manufacturers and their suppliers.
Space Tech Expo USA
Expected Jun 2027
Space and satellite manufacturing show for aerospace suppliers, with testing, materials and components.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Jul 26–Aug 1, 2027
Large aviation fly-in and convention with an exhibit area for aircraft parts, tools and avionics makers.
FABTECH
Sep 13–16, 2027
North America's largest event for metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing.
SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference
Expected Sep 2027
Technical conference on thermoplastic polyolefins and plastics for automotive parts, held near Detroit.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Sep 27–29, 2027
The largest packaging and processing event in North America in odd-numbered years.
AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition
Expected Oct 2027
Large US Army industry exposition for defense manufacturers, suppliers and contractors.
Automotive Testing Expo North America (Vehicle Tech Week)
Expected Oct 2027
Automotive testing, validation and measurement equipment show, now part of Vehicle Tech Week in Novi, Michigan.
CAMX (The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo)
Expected Oct 2027
Composites and advanced materials event.
MD&M Midwest
Expected Oct 2027
Midwest medical device design and manufacturing show (formerly MD&M Minneapolis).
NBAA-BACE (Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition)
Expected Oct 2027
Largest business aviation show, with aircraft, avionics, parts and services from manufacturers and suppliers.
RoboBusiness
Expected Oct 2027
Commercial robotics conference and expo for robot developers, integrators and buyers.
The Battery Show North America
Expected Oct 2027
Battery and electric vehicle technology trade show.
The MedTech Conference (AdvaMed)
Expected Oct 2027
Annual medical technology conference for device manufacturers, suppliers and investors.
Smart Manufacturing Experience
Oct 19–21, 2027
Digital manufacturing, AI and Industry 4.0 event.
SEMA Show
Nov 2–5, 2027
Trade-only automotive aftermarket and specialty parts show with thousands of manufacturers.
AAPEX
Expected Nov 2027
Automotive aftermarket parts, tools and equipment show, held alongside the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show.
RE+
Nov 15–18, 2027
North America's largest renewable energy event: solar, storage, EV charging and clean-energy equipment makers.
IBEX (International BoatBuilders' Exhibition)
Dec 7–9, 2027
Marine industry show for boat builders, covering engines, materials, fabrication and components.
PACK EXPO East
Mar 20–22, 2028
East Coast packaging and processing show for CPG, food, beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial manufacturers.
Techtextil North America
Expected Aug 2028
Technical textiles and nonwovens show for industrial, medical, automotive and protective applications.
PACK EXPO International
Expected Oct 2028
The largest packaging and processing event in North America.
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Coming up next: The next confirmed automotive manufacturing trade shows are PRI Show (Performance Racing Industry) (Dec 10–12, 2026), Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) (Jan 18–21, 2027), POWERGEN International (Jan 18–21, 2027).
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Trade Shows vs. Digital Channels: Where Should a Manufacturer Spend?
Trade shows are still one of the few places where an engineer, a buyer and your sales lead can stand in the same aisle. But a booth is a one-week event, and most buyers start researching suppliers online months before they walk the floor. Most manufacturers do best using the two together.
| Trade show booth | Google Ads + website | |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | Whoever walks past, for a few days | Buyers searching for your capability, any week of the year |
| Cost shape | Large fixed cost: booth, travel, staff time | Spend scales up or down by month |
| Best at | Relationships, demos, closing complex RFQs | Capturing active RFQ intent, measurable cost per lead |
| Follow-up | Badge scans and business cards | Every lead tracked in your CRM from the first click |
If a show is already on your calendar, the cheapest upgrade is to run ads in the show city and a landing page for visitors a few weeks before, then book meetings instead of hoping for foot traffic. If a show is not worth the booth cost, the same budget in Google Ads and your website often produces more trackable RFQs. Before you exhibit, make sure the site those visitors land on is ready: see our pre-show website checklist. Read how to handle the leads afterward in our trade show lead follow-up guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest industrial trade shows in 2026–2027?
The largest US industrial trade shows include IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show) in Chicago, FABTECH for metal forming, fabricating and welding, Automate for robotics and automation, and PACK EXPO International for packaging and processing. This directory lists 178 manufacturing and industrial expos across all major sectors, sorted by next date.
How do I find the right trade show for my manufacturing company?
Filter by industry, region or month. A precision machining shop often gets better leads at a regional SME show like EASTEC, WESTEC or SOUTHTEC than at a huge general expo. If you serve several industries, events like IMTS or the Design-2-Part shows give broader exposure to OEM and contract manufacturing buyers.
Is this a complete list of manufacturing trade shows?
No list is complete, but this directory focuses on recurring US shows that manufacturers actually exhibit at and attend. Each listing shows when it was last verified against the organizer's site. If a show is missing or wrong, use the form on this page to add or correct it. Industry associations like SME, AMT and NTMA also publish their own event calendars.
How often are the dates updated?
Every show lists a "verified" date. Dates are rechecked against the official organizer sites on a regular schedule, and shows whose next dates are not published yet display the expected month instead of a guess. Organizers can send corrections with the form on this page.
How can I find automotive industry trade shows?
Filter the directory by the Automotive, Aerospace & Transportation category. Key events include WCX (World Congress Experience) by SAE International in Detroit, and the Design-2-Part shows, which bring OEM buyers and contract manufacturers together in several US cities each year.
What are the best strategies for trade show marketing for manufacturing companies?
Start before the event: email your database, schedule meetings on LinkedIn, and run geo-targeted Google Ads around the show city. At the show, send visitors to a dedicated landing page by QR code instead of collecting paper forms. After the show, follow up within 48 hours. See the trade show lead follow-up playbook for the step-by-step system.
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Why Attend Manufacturing & Industrial Trade Shows?
Face-to-face networking is still one of the most effective marketing channels for industrial companies. Trade shows let OEMs, fabricators and distributors demonstrate capabilities, evaluate competitor technology, and move complex, high-value RFQs forward in a way email and ads can't.
How to Maximize Your Trade Show ROI
- Start before the show. Email your database and use LinkedIn outreach to schedule booth meetings weeks ahead. Foot traffic alone rarely covers booth cost.
- Build a dedicated landing page. A mobile-friendly event page on your own site with a QR code at the booth captures lead data instantly instead of relying on badge scans.
- Follow up within 48 hours. Response rates on show leads drop quickly after the first two days. Set up the follow-up sequence before the event.
Choosing the Right Event for Your Company
Not every show fits every manufacturer. A precision CNC shop may do better at a targeted regional SME event than at a massive general expo where buyers are overwhelmed. Filter the directory by your niche and region, then open a show's page for its dates, past editions and similar events.