The world’s largest mass timber conference and expo: four days in Portland with 200+ exhibitors, 90+ speakers and the full CLT/glulam supply chain.
Dates
16–19 Mar 2027
City / country
Portland, United States
Venue
Oregon Convention Center
Time
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Event overview
The International Mass Timber Conference & Expo (IMTC) is the largest global gathering of the mass timber supply chain, held 16–19 March 2027 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.
Now in its 11th year and expanded to four days, the event combines a 200+ exhibitor expo with 70+ presentations across four tracks, keynotes, workshops, live demos, Mass Timber Building Tours and structured networking.
Attendees are architects, engineers, developers, contractors, manufacturers, fabricators, investors and policymakers working with CLT, glulam, mass plywood, dowel-laminated timber and hybrid timber systems.
TL;DR
See and touch real CLT, glulam, mass plywood and connector systems; meet 200+ suppliers in one hall; attend 70+ practical sessions across finance, typology, construction and future markets; join Tuesday building tours to see projects and plants; and use the receptions and show-floor hours to book qualified meetings.
IMTC delivers a self-selected audience of architects, engineers, developers, contractors and manufacturers actively specifying mass timber. Exhibit space includes a draped table, chairs, ID sign, directory/app listing and exhibit-hall meals, and the 2027 Innovation & Tech Journey adds a showcase for software, tools and automation. Exhibiting works best with pre-booked meetings and a live product demo.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
1Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232, USA
Paid convention-center parking; limited capacity, pre-book or use transit.
Oregon Convention Center is ADA-accessible; request specific accommodations with the venue.
Food options
Exhibit-hall coffee and tea, Conference meals and receptions
On-site diningParking: Paid on-site parking is limited; the venue is served by MAX Light Rail and is walkable from downtown hotels.
Gate: Use the main MLK Jr Blvd entrances; badge pickup and registration are in the convention-center lobby.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Full Pass: General (Wed–Fri)
Early-bird price; includes most meals, sessions, receptions and boot camp.
Full Pass: Exhibitors & Sponsors
For employees of exhibiting/sponsoring companies; booth passes sold separately.
Full Pass: Educators, Government, Non-Profits
Verification of eligible affiliation required.
Full Pass: Students
Current student ID or .edu email required.
Mass Timber Building Tours (Tue)
No attendee badge included; can be bought stand-alone.
1-Day Pass: Wednesday
Includes Wednesday sessions, lunch and Opening Reception.
1-Day Pass: Thursday
Includes Thursday sessions, breakfast, lunch and Networking Reception.
1-Day Pass: Friday
Includes Friday sessions, breakfast and exhibit-hall access.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Register online in advance; bring photo ID to the registration desk in the convention-center lobby.
Ticket notes
Prices shown are the advertised early-bird rates; a 30% early-bird discount applies to select passes and 10% group discounts apply to 3+ full/day passes on one order. No free expo-only ticket.
Build-up & tear-down
What's on
1
Keynote
1
Tour
2
Event days
08:00–17:00
Typical time
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2027
Mass Timber Building Tours
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2027
Mass Timber Boot Camp
The Boardroom: Live Pitches, Real Capital
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 3,000
Exhibitors: 200
Edition #: 10
This edition
2027
Visitors: 3,200
Exhibitors: 220
Next edition
2028
No 2028 dates announced; expect the event to remain in Portland in March and to build on the four-day format.
Continued expansion of the Innovation & Tech Journey More finance and investment content through The Boardroom
Growth over time
Edition recap
The 2026 edition marked IMTC’s 10th anniversary with more than 3,000 delegates and more than 200 exhibitors — a record. Kengo Kuma headlined day two, and executives from Amazon and Meta closed the conference with a session on mass timber for data centres.
New this edition
Four-day format
Expanded from three to four days, Tuesday–Friday, with tours on Tuesday and conference/expo Wednesday–Friday.
SourceInnovation & Tech Journey
New immersive exhibit-hall feature for technology providers, software and innovation.
SourceFree Mass Timber Boot Camp
Boot Camp included with Full and Wednesday-only passes at no extra cost.
SourceBoardroom returns
Developer-to-investor live pitch session returns on 17 March 2027, 13:00–15:00.
SourceImpact
IMTC has grown from a niche Portland gathering into the category’s main North American meeting point, with 2026 setting a record above 3,000 delegates and 200 exhibitors. The four-day 2027 format adds capacity for tours and deeper tracks without lengthening the exhibit hall beyond three days.
Audience quality
The audience is unusually senior and technical for a trade show: architects, structural engineers, developers, contractors and manufacturers with live projects. That makes conversations long and specification-focused, but it also means exhibitors need technical staff on the booth, not only sales reps.
Exhibitor outcomes
A 10×10 at $2,595 plus one $699 pass is a low-cost entry point relative to a North American trade show. ROI depends on pre-booked meetings: with 13 exhibit hours and a concentrated buyer pool, a team of two can realistically target 60–100 qualified conversations. A 20×20 island at $7,980 suits machinery, software or connector demos.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Mass timber is one of the few construction categories growing while overall building activity is flat. Code updates, corporate net-zero commitments and the speed of prefabricated timber frames are pulling CLT, glulam and connector suppliers into mainstream projects. IMTC concentrates that demand in Portland, next to a dense cluster of North American fabricators and designers.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Data centres and big tech demand
Amazon and Meta used the 2026 keynote stage to explain why mass timber fits their campus and data-centre programmes, signalling a new institutional demand pool beyond offices and multifamily.
What it changes: Hyperscale buyers specify at volume and can anchor supplier capacity for years.
SourceFinance and developer focus
The 2027 programme adds a finance/developers/investors track and brings back The Boardroom live-pitch session, reflecting the sector’s shift from design proof to underwriting and delivery.
What it changes: Projects stall on capital and insurance, not only on engineering; the event is adding the capital layer.
SourceIndustrialisation and digital fabrication
The new Innovation & Tech Journey showcases software, tools and automation, while exhibitors cover CNC machining, prefabrication and connectors.
What it changes: Factory-based timber construction competes on speed and precision; equipment and software choices determine cost.
SourceCode maturity and taller buildings
Type IV code provisions and project experience are expanding what can be permitted, but fire, seismic and connection detailing remain the gating technical issues.
What it changes: Designers need tested assemblies and engineering partners, which is exactly what the expo floor supplies.
SourceLatest updates from across the market.
IMTC is the mass-timber-specific anchor. Suppliers often pair it with broader woodworking/construction shows and regional WoodWorks events.
Q1
March is the mass timber buying and specification moment.
Q3–Q4
Machinery and regional education fill the rest of the year.
Circuit positions are editorial; confirm dates on each event’s site.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Portland International Airport
MAX Red Line also connects the airport to downtown/the convention center.
About 9 miles (14 km)
to venue
20–30 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 150–210 / night
Planning estimate; rates rise during the conference.
USD 220–300 / night
Walkable or short MAX ride to the venue.
USD 320–450 / night
Planning estimate; book 8–12 weeks out.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
MAX Light Rail
35–45 minutes; day passes available from TriMet.
Taxi / ride-hail
20–30 minutes depending on traffic.
Ride-hail / walk
The convention center is on the MAX Green/Red lines and walkable from parts of downtown.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) | Eligible nationals of VWP countries, including UK, EU, Australia, Japan and South Korea | $21.00 | Usually minutes to 72 hours; apply at least 72 hours before travel | |
| B-1 business visitor visa | Nationals without VWP eligibility or with prior refusals | $185.00 | Weeks to months; interview required in most cases |
Canadian citizens generally need neither a visa nor ESTA for short business visits.
The US accepts ATA carnets for exhibition goods in principle; confirm the port of entry and broker with Fern Expo and US Customs.
Official visa pageWeather
March is cool and wet: 5–14°C (41–57°F), rain likely. Bring a waterproof layer and comfortable walking shoes.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
US mobile networks are widely available; an eSIM or international plan is cheaper than roaming. Venue Wi-Fi is usually available but may be congested.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping
Restaurant servers expect 18–20% tips; taxis and ride-hail usually 10–15%.
Transit etiquette
Validate tickets before boarding MAX; fare inspectors issue fines.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: Portland International Airport (PDX)
Book 6–10 weeks out; March is shoulder season but conference week fills downtown hotels.
Book flightsVWP nationals need ESTA; others need a B-1 business visa. Canadians generally need neither.
Estimated cost: USD 21 (ESTA) or USD 185 (B-1)
Processing: 72 hours (ESTA); weeks to months (B-1)
Apply before booking non-refundable travel.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: MAX Red Line to downtown/Convention Center (35–45 min, ~$3) or taxi/ride-hail (20–30 min, $35–50).
Hotel → venue: Walk or short MAX/ride-hail trip; downtown hotels are 10–25 minutes from the venue.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft operate throughout Portland; downtown trips $10–20.
Public transit: TriMet MAX Light Rail and buses serve the venue; buy a day pass for multiple trips.
Parking: Paid on-site parking is limited; use transit or hotel parking.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: March
Temperature: 5–14°C (41–57°F)
Seasonality: Wet season; rain likely on several days.
Packing: Waterproof jacket, layers, comfortable shoes and a compact umbrella.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Thursday
Thursday has the longest exhibit-hall day (10:00–17:30), a full education programme and the afternoon Networking Reception, so a one-day visitor gets the best mix of content and show-floor time. Friday is short and closes at 13:00; Wednesday’s hall opens only at 15:00.
Book pass, flights and hotel; confirm ESTA/visa. — Early-bird pricing and downtown inventory tighten.
Download the agenda and shortlist sessions and exhibitors. — Use the online directory and My Show Planner.
Request 8–12 exhibitor meetings and add them to your calendar. — Prioritise live demos and engineering meetings.
Print/share badge, pack layers and walking shoes. — March in Portland is wet and cool.
Check transit route and Thursday/Friday exhibit hours. — MAX Red Line from PDX; Friday hall closes at 13:00.
Set follow-up template and CRM tags. — Capture notes the same day.
Registration and coffee
Convention-center lobbyKeynote / opening session
Main stagePre-booked exhibitor meetings
Exhibit HallLunch and networking
Exhibit HallTrack session or The Boardroom
Breakout roomsExhibit-hall walk and demos
Exhibit HallOpening or Networking Reception
Exhibit HallPortland Japanese Garden and Forest Park
Culture / Nature
15–20 minutes from downtown
A world-class garden and easy forest trails for a half-day break.
Powell’s Books and the Pearl District
Urban / Shopping
10–15 minutes from downtown
Landmark bookstore, galleries, food and walkable streets.
Columbia River Gorge
Outdoors
30–45 minutes by car
Waterfalls, hiking and scenic drives; best with a half or full day.
Wednesday Opening Reception
Official reception
In the exhibit hall, 18:00–22:00 according to the 2027 agenda.
Thursday Networking Reception
Official reception
Exhibit-hall reception from 14:30–17:30; free hors d’oeuvres.
IMTC conversations are technical and project-specific. Fast, relevant follow-up matters more than volume; a 48-hour response with the right data sheet outperforms a mass newsletter.
Budget
Shell scheme
USD 215–280 / m²
Raw space
USD 214.74–279.32 / m²
Standard booth
9.29 m²
Rates are space-only; booth-staff passes, carpet, electricity, AV, furniture, labour and material handling are extra. Shell-scheme per-sqm figures are converted space-rate equivalents, not a turnkey shell package.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
Exhibit space
exhibitor · 10×10 inline
USD 2595–2845 / booth
Booth-staff pass
exhibitor · Exhibitor & Sponsor Full Pass
USD 489–699 / pass
Attendee pass
visitor · Full Pass early-bird
USD 997.5 / pass
Hotel
both · Mid-range
USD 220–300 / night
Airfare
both · US domestic
USD 350–550 / round trip
Per diem
both · Meals outside pass
USD 50–100 / day
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibit space | exhibitor | 10×10 inline | USD 2595–2845 / booth | sourced | 2026-10-31 |
| Booth-staff pass | exhibitor | Exhibitor & Sponsor Full Pass | USD 489–699 / pass | estimated | 2026-10-31 |
| Attendee pass | visitor | Full Pass early-bird | USD 997.5 / pass | sourced | 2026-10-31 |
| Hotel | both | Mid-range | USD 220–300 / night | estimated | 2026-10-31 |
| Airfare | both | US domestic | USD 350–550 / round trip | estimated | 2026-10-31 |
| Per diem | both | Meals outside pass | USD 50–100 / day | estimated | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip IMTC 2027.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
Which best describes your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a live specification or a project in design and can commit one to three days.
Best for
Architects, engineers, developers and contractors with an active or near-term mass timber project who need to compare systems and meet suppliers.
Min. budget
$1,200.00
Timeline
Book 6–10 weeks out; one full day plus travel.
Risks
Paid pass adds cost
Portland travel and lodging
Agenda still partial
exhibit
You can staff the booth with technical people and pre-book 20+ target meetings.
Best for
CLT/glulam producers, fabricators, connectors, software, equipment and engineering services selling into North America.
Min. budget
$5,000.00
Timeline
Commit 90 days out for space, passes, freight and booth build.
Risks
Space costs are only the start
Booth-staff passes and services add 30–60%
ROI depends on pre-booked meetings
skip
Mass timber is not in your 2027–2028 plan or budget is not approved.
Best for
Teams with no mass timber pipeline, no travel budget or no near-term North American project.
Timeline
Revisit in 2028 or use the free programme materials.
Risks
Missing relationship-building with the category
Competitors may gain visibility
Book with
Trifecta Collective
Owner and producer of IMTC since 2022; manages exhibitor sales, sponsorship and operations.
Official organiser announcement.
Oregon Convention Center
Portland’s main convention venue, on the MAX Light Rail and a short ride from PDX.
Venue named on the official event site.
Fern Expo
Official exhibitor-services contractor for carpet, electricity, AV, furniture and material handling.
Named on the official exhibit page.
Travel Portland
Official Portland visitor information for hotels, transit and things to do.
Editorial partner suggestion.
WoodWorks
Wood products council that runs the Mass Timber Boot Camp and regional education.
Boot Camp brought by WoodWorks per the official agenda.
Recommended providers
ESTA via CBP; B-1 via the State Department.
Downtown and Lloyd District inventory fills for conference week.
Compare fares to PDX; book 6–10 weeks out.
Official exhibitor-services contractor; order early.
Compare travel medical and cancellation cover.
Official destination guide for gardens, food and the gorge.
Event directory/app platform; confirm scanner and export terms.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
Glossary
Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
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