IMTS 2026

Venue

name: McCormick Place Convention Center

• North Building
• South Building
• West Building
• East Building
• North Building, Hall C / Student Summit

address

city: Chicago

street: 2301 S. King Drive

country: United States

postal code: 60616

• North and South Buildings main entrance
• McCormick Square / Gate 4
• West Building / Gate 40 City Gate
• Lakeside Center / East Building entrances

facilities

parking

notes: Lots are ADA accessible. Lot A is the primary parking location for North, South, and West buildings and has 2,100 spaces; Lot B has over 1,800 spaces; Lot C has 1,900 spaces. Overnight parking is generally Lot A only; Bus/RV parking is in Lot B subject to availability.

spaces: Approximately 5,800-6,000 spaces across Lots A, B, and C

status: unknown

currency: USD

daily price: Lot A: $27 up to 16 hours, $40 for 16-24 hours or prepaid guaranteed; Lot B: $18 flat daily; Lot C: $27 up to 16 hours, $40 for 16-24 hours or prepaid guaranteed

• S3

cloakroom

notes: No IMTS-specific coat-check/cloakroom facility was confirmed in official sources. Large bags are not advisable on show days; check with IMTS registration or the venue information desk.

status: unknown

• S2

• South Hall Food Court
• 23rd Street Café & Market
• Starbucks Coffee
• West Hall Food Court
• Hyatt Regency McCormick Place dining
• Marriott Marquis Chicago dining

prayer rooms

notes: No permanent public prayer-room listing was found in official McCormick Place attendee pages. Attendees needing a quiet space should ask the IMTS information desk or McCormick Place guest services on arrival.

status: unknown

• S5
• S4

accessibility

notes: McCormick Place provides ADA features including accessible elevators, ramped/automatic-door drop-off points, accessible meeting rooms/theaters with limited exceptions, accessible parking in Lots A and C, service-animal access, TTY access, assisted listening devices, accessible restrooms, and mobility-equipment rental via Scootaround.

status: unknown

• S5

onsite shuttle

notes: IMTS states shuttles from most participating hotels to McCormick Place are available during show days and show hours. The 2026 shuttle flyer lists routes, pickup points, 15-20 minute service on main hotel routes, and ADA shuttle support by call/text with at least 30 minutes advance request.

status: unknown

• S2
• S12

charging points

notes: Public device charging is not listed as a guaranteed attendee amenity. EV charging stations are available in Parking Lot A on a first-come, first-served basis, with parking purchase required and charging fees additional.

status: unknown

• S3

luggage storage

notes: No official luggage-storage service was confirmed for IMTS 2026. Use hotel bell desks before/after checkout where available.

status: unknown

• S2
• S11

gate notes: The reviewed official pages specify building-level exhibit hours but do not identify named 2026 gate numbers.

parking notes: Exhibitor parking information is provided through the exhibitor e-Kit and McCormick Place exhibitor resources.

floor plan url: https://www.imts.com/show/floorplans.cfm

floor plan page url: https://www.imts.com/show/floorplans.cfm

floor plan asset url: https://www.imts.com/show/floorplans.cfm

floor plan schematic

notes: A current 2026 schematic was not confirmed from the reviewed official pages.

• West Building
• South Building
• North Building
• Lakeside Center / East Building
• Grand Concourse
• Lot A
• Lot C

view box: 0 0 1200 700

source url: https://www.imts.com/show/floorplans.cfm

has floor plan: true

official venue page url: https://www.mccormickplace.com/

venue navigation map url: https://www.mccormickplace.com/attendees/

Entry & registration

trade only: true

event hours: North and South Buildings: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; West and East Buildings: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

ticket notes: General registration provides access to all exhibits for all six show days; conferences and special events may require additional fees.

setup end date: September 13, 2026.

registration url: https://www.imts.com/show/reg.cfm

setup start date: September 2, 2026.

teardown end date: September 26, 2026.

teardown start date: September 20, 2026.

registration deadline: Early-bird individual registration price applies before August 1, 2026; the official page states that prices increase in August 2026.

badge collection notes: Badges ordered in advance begin shipping in August 2026.

Organisers

• Mark Kennedy
• IMTS Show Management
• Maritz Registration Team
• Global Housing Solutions
• Maritz Lead Retrieval
• Bonnie Gurney

Programme

agenda url: https://www.imts.com/show/education/conferences.cfm

• IMTS Conference
• Job Shops Workshop
• IMTS Elevate powered by WiM
• Conferencias Tecnicas
• Industrial AI Conference
• IMTS Investor Summit
• Smart Manufacturing Experience Showcase
• IMTS Machinists' Hub

agenda status: partial

• Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2026
• Miles for Manufacturing 5K Run/Walk

• IMTS 2026 conferences
• IMTS Stages and Technology Hubs
• Dia de América Latina en IMTS / LATAM Day at IMTS

• Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
• Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic

Previous edition

stats

year: 2024

notes: IMTS 2024 reported 1,737 exhibitors, 89,020 registrants from 110 countries, and 1,226,523 square feet of exhibit space. The source reports registrants rather than a separate visitor count.

end date: 2024-09-14

start date: 2024-09-09

deals count: 0

edition number: 0

floor area sqm: 113960

visitors count: 89020

pavilions count: 0

exhibitors count: 1737

visitor countries: 110

exhibitor countries: 0

recap html: <p>IMTS 2024 ran September 9-14, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Official IMTS reporting says the show welcomed 89,020 registrants from 110 countries, featured 1,737 exhibitors across 1,609 booths, and covered 1,226,523 square feet of exhibit space. Highlights included coverage across 10 technology sectors, nearly 40 short IMTS+ “The ONE Big Thing” episodes, and 14,713 Smartforce Student Summit visitors.</p>

• IMTS+ digital continuation
• IMTS 2026 conference program
• AMT Emerging Technology Center live drone-airframe manufacturing system
• IMTS Supersonic Experience
• IMTS Community Park
• IMTS Machinists' Hub
• Dia de América Latina en IMTS / LATAM Day at IMTS

• Tom Sheridan
• Bonnie Gurney
• Daniel Janka
• Marathon Precision

exhibitor roi: IMTS provides exhibitor lead retrieval, IMTS.com showroom listings, promotional tools, and access to a large manufacturing audience. IMTS also reports that expanded exhibitor showrooms received 4–18 times more views in 2024 than non-expanded profiles.

impact summary: IMTS 2024 was reported by IMTS as a record-scale edition with 1,737 exhibitors, 1,226,523 square feet of show space, and 89,020 registrants.

current edition

year: 2026

end date: 2026-09-19

source url: https://www.eventseye.com/fairs/f-imts-1336-1.html

start date: 2026-09-14

value status: organiser_forecast

visitors count: 90000

exhibitors count: 2000

estimated visitors count: 90000

estimated exhibitors count: 2000

• 1737
• 89020
• 110
• 1226523
• 6200
• 105
• 2000
• 90000

audience quality: IMTS describes its audience as manufacturing-technology professionals and industrial decision-makers; its 2024 post-show report provides the official registrant count but does not establish a separate independently audited audience-quality score.

• IMTS 2024
• 2022
• 2024
• 2026

next edition outlook

year: 2026

summary: IMTS 2026 is scheduled for September 14–19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Official current-edition materials emphasize manufacturing technology, automation, software, additive manufacturing, AI, digital technologies, conferences, international participation, and expanded travel support.

end date: 2026-09-19

confidence: confirmed

start date: 2026-09-14

• Current-edition conferences lineup published.
• International visitor planning materials cite over 6,200 international registrants representing 105 countries.
• Complimentary shuttle service is planned between most participating official hotels and McCormick Place during show days.
• Media programming includes a Media Preview Day, press kit resources, and access to IMTS 2024 photos and video footage.
• Official hotel block, airline discounts, and complimentary hotel shuttles are active for the 2026 edition.

Exhibitors

total: 295

• Charlotte
• Arlington Heights
• Chicago
• Schaumburg
• Cincinnati
• Troy
• Indianapolis
• Elk Grove Village
• Rockford
• Richmond
• New York
• San Francisco
• Farmington Hills
• Wheeling
• Novi
• Mequon
• Marlborough
• Dover
• Wixom
• Rolling Meadows
• Alsip
• Rochester Hills
• Irvine
• Maryland Heights
• Bloomfield Hills

• Other manufacturing technology suppliers
• General machine tool & manufacturing equipment suppliers
• AI & data platforms for manufacturing suppliers
• Workholding, fixturing & tombstone suppliers
• PLM, ERP & manufacturing operations software suppliers
• Industrial robotics & factory automation suppliers
• Tool holder, spindle & rotary tooling suppliers
• Cutting tool & insert suppliers
• CNC machining center & milling machine suppliers
• Coordinate measuring & precision metrology suppliers
• Swiss-type & bar-fed turning suppliers
• manufacturing technology suppliers (profile pending)
• Coolant, lubricant & metalworking fluid suppliers
• Laser cutting, welding & marking suppliers
• Grinding & superfinishing machine suppliers

• United States of America
• Canada
• Germany
• Spain
• Portugal
• Japan
• Switzerland

domain enrich

notes: Domains came from the TSI Pro analysis CSV. Trigger DomainEnrich only if deeper company enrichment is needed.

status: not_started

• adcole.com
• ame.com
• ahaus.com
• airturbinetools.com
• alliedmachine.com
• amadamca.com
• auvesy-mdt.com
• amtonline.org
• anca.com
• arnousa.com
• artifact.engineer
• arzana.com
• nzero.com
• ati-ia.com
• autodesk.com
• apimetrology.com
• bananaz.ai
• belmont4edm.com
• bigdaishowa.com
• blaser.com
• bluephotongrip.com
• blum-novotest.com
• bosslaser.com
• botekamerica.com
• bradyid.com
• brighton-science.com
• btb.it
• buntingmagnetics.com
• cronsrud.com
• us.caddi.com
• camworks.com
• canals.ai
• usa.canon.com
• caroneng.com
• carrlane.com
• cceintl.com
• cemb-usa.com
• ceratizit.com
• cheto.eu
• chiron-group.com
• ctgclean.com
• cncmachines.com
• colabsoftware.com
• conceptsnrec.com
• coolantiq.net
• coralusa.com
• cosensaws.com
• danobat.com
• dataqi.ai
• daubertcromwell.com
• deephow.com
• delton-usa.com
• deublin.com
• digipas.com
• digitalwaygroup.com
• directair.com
• dn-solutions.us
• doallsaws.com
• doriantool.com
• dvs-technology.com
• smartmachinetool.com
• ebbcoinc.com
• ecisolutions.com
• edgetechnologies.com
• ekaras.com
• linkinduction.com
• emag.com
• engis.com
• eos.info
• epicor.com
• erbo-gmbh.de
• erowa.com
• eveautonomy.com
• info.lubricants.mobil.ca
• fagorautomation.com
• famargroup.com
• fanucamerica.com
• creaform3d.com
• fehr.net
• fivesgroup.com
• flexmachinetools.com
• flexiblevision.com
• flowcorp.com
• formic.co
• fulcrumpro.com
• gleason.com
• gmisolutions.com
• cloud.google.com
• govirtualoffice.com
• graymills.com
• grindinghub-americas.com
• haascnc.com
• haimer.com
• hainbuchamerica.com
• hamarlaser.com
• hammondroto.com
• harmoni.io
• hcltech.com
• heidenhain.us
• us.heller.biz

available domain count: 294

exhibitor analysis quality

total rows: 295

rows with hall: 0

classified rows: 295

rows with booth: 0

unclassified rows: 0

classification coverage pct: 100

Market

region: North America

why it matters: IMTS brings manufacturing technology suppliers, buyers, and industry professionals together at a large-scale Western Hemisphere event, making it useful for supplier discovery, technology benchmarking, and market intelligence.

• Automation and robotics
• Additive manufacturing
• Digital manufacturing and software
• Additive manufacturing moving further into production
• Foundational machine tools enhanced by digital technologies

similar event circuit

title: Manufacturing technology event circuit

• IMTS 2026
• FABTECH 2026
• Automate 2027
• Manufacturing Technology Series EAST 2027
• Manufacturing Technology Series WEST 2027
• EMO 2027

summary: IMTS is a major Western Hemisphere manufacturing technology show. Comparable events should be checked separately for confirmed 2026 dates before booking.

source note: No additional events were included without verified official 2026 dates.

planning window: Plan IMTS travel and exhibitor logistics around September 14-19, 2026; confirm other event dates directly with their organizers.

Logistics

visa

official url: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html

ata carnet notes: No official IMTS source confirming ATA Carnet treatment was located. International exhibitors should consult the official freight forwarder and U.S. Customs guidance before shipping equipment.

free nationalities notes: Visa-free or visa-waiver eligibility is nationality-specific and may depend on purpose, passport, and travel history. Verify through the U.S. Department of State and official ESTA information.

weather notes: September weather details were not supplied by an official IMTS source; verify the Chicago forecast before travel.

• Business meetings
• Professional networking
• Tipping and payments
• Show-floor etiquette

• Chicago Midway International Airport
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport

connectivity notes: Use the IMTS show planner or mobile app when available to locate exhibitors, contact companies, and plan routes.

local currency code: USD

Visitor persona

visa

notes: International visitor registration is complimentary according to IMTS international visitor information.

official url: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html

processing time: Potentially three to four months for some applicants; verify with the relevant U.S. embassy or consulate.

requirement summary: Visa requirements depend on nationality. IMTS advises international visitors who need a U.S. visitor visa to begin early; processing may take three to four months at some embassies.

hotels

• McCormick Place / South Loop
• Chicago Loop
• Magnificent Mile / River North

recommended check in: September 13, 2026

recommended check out: September 20, 2026

flights

• U.S. domestic origins
• International origins

booking notes: IMTS lists airline discounts from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines for eligible bookings.

destination airport: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

weather

month: September

packing notes: Comfortable walking shoes, business-casual layers, light rain protection, and portable device charging are practical for a large convention venue.

temperature range: Not provided by an official IMTS source

rain or seasonality: Plan for variable late-summer/early-autumn Chicago conditions and possible rain; verify the forecast close to departure.

transport

parking: McCormick Place provides campus parking; Lot C lists $21 per day, no in-and-out privileges, and no overnight parking.

ride hail: Available in Chicago; use designated McCormick Place pickup areas and follow venue signage.

hotel to venue: Downtown Atlanta and convention-center hotels are typically within walking distance or a short ride-hail/MARTA trip to the venue.

public transit: Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line station and Metra Electric service provide public-transit access; Metra connects McCormick Place with Millennium Station in approximately seven minutes.

airport to venue: Use taxi, ride-hail, rental car, or CTA connections; confirm airport routing before departure.

• Confirm event pass and badge details
• Confirm visa and travel documents
• Book flights and hotel
• Shortlist target exhibitors/sessions
• Prepare meeting calendar

itinerary builder

• McCormick Square
• Millennium Park
• Art Institute of Chicago
• Navy Pier
• Chicago Riverwalk

Exhibitor persona

compliance

notes: The Custom Block Program is mandatory for IMTS 2026 exhibitors.

stand rules url: https://www.imts.com/exhibitor/pdf/IMTS2026CompleteRulesRegs_V2.pdf

insurance required: Verify in the current exhibitor rules and e-Kit; no definitive requirement was extracted from the available official page.

electrical or safety rules: Follow the official IMTS complete rules and regulations and venue requirements.

lead capture

notes: IMTS identifies Maritz as the official lead retrieval services provider. Booth packages A, B, D, and E include one CDS XPress Lead Retrieval Device according to the IMTS exhibit-space pricing table.

• Official XPress lead retrieval device included with selected booth packages
• Lead retrieval units ordered through Registration & Lead Retrieval Hub in exhibitor e-Kit
• Badge scanning at booth
• Exhibitor Passport lead-generation tool

• https://www.imts.com/exhibitor/faqs.cfm
• https://www.imts.com/exhibitor/space.cfm

provider name: Maritz XPress Lead Retrieval

compliance notes: Use badge scans only for legitimate show follow-up and comply with applicable privacy, consent, unsubscribe, and data-retention obligations. IMTS also warns that attendee-list sales offers are scams; exhibitors should rely on official lead capture, not purchased attendee lists.

privacy law name: U.S. state privacy laws and applicable international data-protection laws, including CCPA/CPRA where applicable and GDPR for EU/EEA personal data where applicable

availability status: unknown

badge scanner available: true

recommended followup sla: 24-72 hours after the show

• Confirm booth package and payment deadlines
• Submit stand design and contractor forms
• Book staff travel and accommodation
• Prepare freight and customs documents
• Prepare lead capture, collateral, and follow-up workflow

freight shipping

notes: Vehicles must check in at the McCormick Place Marshalling Yard at 31st Street west of Lake Shore Drive.

partner url: https://www.imts.com/exhibitor/faqs.cfm

deadline summary: Freight Planner initial deadline was March 2, 2026, but IMTS states exhibitors can still submit or edit the questionnaire. Move-in target dates are available by hall and in the e-Kit.

• Freight Planner questionnaire
• Commercial invoice and packing list as applicable
• Customs and shipping documents
• Booth and equipment delivery information
• Power of attorney for broker where required
• Insurance certificate if required by contractor or organizer
• Material-handling forms and booth floor plans

official handler: DSV Air & Sea, Inc. is the official international freight forwarder and customs broker; GES handles the Freight Planner and related services.

Planning

exhibitor

lead capture

notes: IMTS identifies Maritz as the official lead retrieval services provider. Booth packages A, B, D, and E include one CDS XPress Lead Retrieval Device according to the IMTS exhibit-space pricing table.

compliance notes: Use badge scans only for legitimate show follow-up and comply with applicable privacy, consent, unsubscribe, and data-retention obligations. IMTS also warns that attendee-list sales offers are scams; exhibitors should rely on official lead capture, not purchased attendee lists.

privacy law name: U.S. state privacy laws and applicable international data-protection laws, including CCPA/CPRA where applicable and GDPR for EU/EEA personal data where applicable

recommended followup sla: 24-72 hours after the show

• Museum Campus
• Chicago Loop
• Chicago Riverwalk
• Millennium Park
• Art Institute of Chicago

best visit day: Monday, September 14, 2026

• Exhibitor booths
• Conference and education areas
• South Loop / Motor Row
• Chinatown
• River North

• Plan by sector, not by aisle
• Use official housing
• Reserve meeting buffers
• Leave time for discovery

• Supplier discovery
• Technology demonstrations
• Networking
• Workforce and training

best visit day reasoning: Monday is the opening day and is suitable for visitors who want maximum show duration and early access to demonstrations; choose later weekdays if minimizing opening-day congestion is more important.

Costs

calculator

currency: USD

per diem usd: 0

booth sqm max: 0

booth sqm min: 0

visa cost usd: 0

• U.S. domestic economy
• North America / Mexico / Canada
• Europe economy
• Asia-Pacific economy

nights default: 0

booth sqm default: 9.2903

insurance cost usd: 0

shell per sqm low usd: 0

shell per sqm high usd: 0

hotel mid per night usd: 0

hotel budget per night usd: 0

hotel premium per night usd: 0

booth prices

notes: Rates were converted from official square-foot pricing using 1 square metre = 10.7639 square feet. Package prices are for 10 x 10 ft or 10 x 20 ft booths.

source: https://www.imts.com/exhibitor/space.cfm

currency: USD

standard booth sqm: 9.2903

raw space per sqm low: 312.15

raw space per sqm high: 398.29

shell scheme per sqm low: 645.83

shell scheme per sqm high: 1937.5

Decision tools

quiz result config

mode: visit_exhibit_skip

intro: Use your objectives, budget, and readiness to decide whether to visit, exhibit, or defer.

• Attend as a visitor
• Exhibit
• Defer

tie label: Visit and exhibit are equally suitable

tie description: Compare lead-generation goals, logistics readiness, and available budget before deciding.

Partners

• Official IMTS Housing
• IMTS Airline Discounts
• McCormick Place Parking
• DSV Official Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker
• CDS XPress Lead Retrieval
• CBP ESTA

Media

• IMTS 2026 logo
• IMTS 2026 logo with name, dates, and location
• IMTS 2026 early bird visitor pricing graphic
• IMTS 2026 Supersonic Experience graphic

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Answers

• Tom Sheridan
• Bonnie Gurney
• Daniel Janka
• Marathon Precision

Sources

• IMTS 2024: What a Show!
• Can-Do Attitude, Positivity Pervade IMTS 2024
• IMTS 2024: The Show Continues on IMTS+
• About the Show
• Traveling to IMTS
• International Visitors
• Press Members
• Transportation Information
• Attractions at IMTS 2026
• IMTS 2026 Conferences
• Stages & Hubs at IMTS 2026
• IMTS Exhibitor Frequently Asked Questions
• Apply for 2026 Exhibit Space
• IMTS 2026 Rules and Regulations
• IMTS 2026 Hotels At-A-Glance
• IMTS 2024 - What a Show!
• Correction to Post Show Press Release
• IMTS 2022
• IMTS 2018
• IMTS Logos
• Media Photos
• $583.4M in New Machinery Orders Highlight US Economic Strengths
• Automation Fuels Strong Start to 2026 Manufacturing Technology Orders
• June 2026 ISM Manufacturing PMI Report
• Productivity and Costs, First Quarter 2026, Revised
• U.S. Visitor Visa
• Visa Waiver Program
• Fees for Visa Services
• ESTA Fee
• Discover the International Manufacturing Technology Show | Sept. 14-19, 2026
• Apply for 2026 Exhibit Space
• Parking & Rates
• Food & Beverage – Attendees
• ADA Accessibility
• Public Transportation
• Fees for Visa Services
• IMTS 2026 Shuttle Schedule
• Chicago September Normals
• Fare Information
• Chicago Midway Airport to McCormick Place distance
• IMTS 2026 Exhibitor Prospectus
• Exhibitor Prospectus & Sell Sheets
• McCormick Place Floor Plans
• Register for IMTS 2026
• Exhibitor Resources
• IMTS Sectors
• IMTS 2026 Spotlights the Technologies Powering Manufacturing’s Next Leap
• IMTS Announces 2026 Conferences Lineup
• IMTS 2026 Showcases Foundational Technologies
• IMTS 2026 Reveals How Manufacturers Can Redefine Productivity and Transform Possibilities
• EMO to remain in Hanover
• FABTECH 2026 About
• Manufacturing Technology Series EAST
• Manufacturing Technology Series WEST
• Automate 2027 announcement
• IMTS 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
• Traveling to IMTS
• International Visitors
• Letter of Invitation