Manufacturing Outlook Conferences

The Advanced Materials Show is a free-to-attend expo for high-performance materials technology. End-users, product developers, and OEMs will attend to source the latest material solutions, while manufacturers and academic or commercial R&D teams can explore cutting-edge manufacturing and laboratory technologies spanning the entire supply chain. The event brings together pioneers in the materials development supply chain and showcases the cutting-edge breakthroughs in material manufacturing. Co-located with the MS&T technical meeting, a long-standing, recognized forum for fostering technical innovation at the intersection of materials science, engineering, and application. This event provides a platform to delve deeper into the intricacies of the materials development supply chain, and explore the latest innovations propelling material manufacturing forward.

global economic uncertainty, rapid tech innovation, and workforce transformation, the "connected worker" has emerged as a key enabler of manufacturing resilience, agility, and productivity. The Connected Worker: Manufacturing Summit is the only event in North America that addresses how to achieve the next frontier of digital manufacturing by empowering workers with technologies that bridge the skills gap, drive plant efficiency, and deliver bottom-line results.

The Powder & Bulk Solids Texas Conference is a 2-day technical meeting focused on the knowledge engineers need to be successful in the bulk materials and processing industry. The PBS TX Conference delivers critical education led by industry experts and offers an exclusive opportunity to make valuable connections in the Lone Star State.

The products and services to power your business will be here. All the innovations. All the newest technologies. All the wood products industry can deliver. All for you at IWF. Buyers from across the U.S. and around the world say IWF is their #1 source for new products, innovations, ideas and technologies presented by woodworking’s top manufacturers.*

The American Electronics & High-Tech Manufacturing Summit is the premier leadership platform for advancing operations, quality, and supply chain strategy across the high-tech and electronics ecosystem. With participants from the top 100 U.S. companies, the summit fosters cross-industry collaboration to share best practices, uncover emerging technologies, and strengthen the future of advanced manufacturing.

Advanced Manufacturing Facility Construction 2026 returns as the industry’s flagship forum, uniting owners, developers, engineers, and contractors to share execution-focused insights that de-risk delivery and protect long-term operational performance. From site selection and utility readiness to early collaboration, resilience planning, and partner alignment, this is your definitive playbook for delivering advanced manufacturing projects in a volatile environment. Hear practical, real-world learnings from leaders across semiconductor, EV battery, food & beverage, life sciences, defense, and many more advanced manufacturing markets who are shaping the next generation of U.S. facilities.

PLASTEX 2026 brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers for four transformative conferences focused on advancing sustainability, innovation, and growth in the plastics sector. Engage in high-level discussions, explore cutting-edge technologies, and gain practical insights to navigate the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Together, let’s redefine the future of plastics in Egypt and the MENA region.

The STLE Tribology Frontiers Conference has gained a reputation for bringing together the tribology research community in a format that maximizes the opportunity to experience the latest in research and network with peers in a relaxed environment. The conference convenes researchers from around the world and focuses on the interdisciplinary role of tribology at the interface of physics, chemistry, materials science and mechanical engineering. The conference is designed for industry, academic and government researchers to engage with thought leaders from around the world and explore the role the science of tribology can play in solving future scientific and societal changes.

The Advanced Materials Show is a dedicated show for end-users, product developers, OEM’s and the entire material manufacturing supply chain. Those who visit will have a shared focus on seeking the latest materials, innovations and technology and will find new products, suppliers and partners all under one roof.

The rapidly evolving nature of e-commerce as a sales and delivery channel is making it one of the most attractive areas of the global packaging industry, with all stakeholders, from brands and retailers, to converters and suppliers, positioning themselves to take advantage of the high-growth opportunities that exist in the marketplace. Incorporating corrugated, flexible, protective and transit packaging, the marketplace is largely driven by convenience, transparency and price. In order to be positioned for optimal performance, it is crucial that packaging is created with e-commerce in mind from the beginning, since technical, legislative and business environment changes are happening at the same time.