Shows & Events - List

Produced by PMMI…
The Global Leader in Packaging and Processing Technologies

McCormick Place
2301 S. King Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
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Exhibits are located in all buildings: North, South, West, and Lakeside Center.

“The Largest Packaging and Processing Show of the Year
Bringing together 45,000 attendees and 2,500 exhibiting companies with packaging and processing solutions for 40+ vertical markets.”

Show Producers…

• ASSEMBLY Magazine
• BNP Media
• BNP Media Events

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
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Rosemont, IL is conveniently located just 5 minutes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport

The only event focused exclusively on assembly technology, equipment and products.
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Future Show Dates

• October 21 – 23, 2025
• October 20 – 22, 2026
• October 26 – 28, 2027

All future ASSEMBLY Shows are planned to be held in Rosemont, IL at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

FMA – Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International
SME – [SME]
PMA – Precision Metalforming Association
AWS – American Welding Society
CCAI – Chemical Coaters Association International

Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819

FABTECH 2024 relocates to Orlando.  (Originally scheduled for Las Vegas, FABTECH would conflict with the Formula 1 Grand Prix Race.)
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Show floor admission is complimentary if you register before October 12, 2024. After this date, there is a $50 registration fee.
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“North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event.”
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“The show will encompass three halls at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Attendees will find a variety of technology pavilions dedicated to Forming & Fabricating, Tube & Pipe, METALFORM, Welding, Welding Automation, Finishing, 3D/Additive Manufacturing and Robotics & Industrial Automation.”

Organized and created by POWER magazine

Renaissance at Sea World Hotel
6677 Sea Harbor Dr.
Orlando, FL 32821

“Experience POWER Week brings stakeholders across the entire energy value chain (from production to distribution to end use)…”

“What’s next for hydrogen, renewables, energy storage, natural gas, coal, nuclear, and distributed energy ? Discover new and emerging trends at the event for the entire industry, end to end.”

IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show is North America’s largest manufacturing technology event.  Owned and managed by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, this show is held every other year at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill.

McCormick Place
2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616 USA
Chicago, IL
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IMTS will occupy all four of the buildings at McCormick Place: North, South, East, & West.  Over 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space.

IMTS 2024 HALL-ONLY REGISTRATION PRICING (BEFORE AUG. 1, 2024)
Visitor (Individual)  $50

AWWA – American Water Works Association
Co-Hosted by California-Nevada Section

Anaheim Convention Center
800 W Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92802
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The co-Headquarter Hotels are the adjacent Hilton & Marriott.

ACE24 will be held Monday, June 10 – Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Exhibits are open Tuesday through Thursday.
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Future Shows (All in June)
ACE25 Denver, CO
ACE26 Washington, DC
ACE27 San Diego, CA
ACE28 Atlanta, GA
ACE 29 Toronto, Canada

Produced by A3 – Association for Advancing Automation

McCormick Place
2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL  60616 USA

Walking the show floor, seeing the daily keynote, and visiting exhibitor booths is FREE!
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Automate will return in 2024 and then continue as an annual event.
Chicago May 6-9, 2024
Detroit May 12-15, 2025.
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North America’s leading automation solutions show.  Over 800 world-class exhibitors.
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Started in 1977 as the International Robots, Vision & Motion Control Show.
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Produced by: ASSEMBLY

Music City Center
201 Rep. John Lewis Way South
Nashville, TN 37203
615.401.1400

NEW TRADE SHOW AND CONFERENCE
“The ASSEMBLY Show has been a staple in the industry for 10 years, and now we are bringing the Show to the U.S. South, where manufacturing is growing and thriving at an unprecedented rate.”
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Attendee Registration Fee
$  50 before MAR 15, 2024
$  75 before APR 12, 2024
$100    after APR 12, 2024
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***EXTRA***

In addition, Quality Magazine will be producing
The Quality Show South
at the same location.

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer St
Boston, MA 02210

The world’s leading robotics development event.
Keynotes from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Medtronic and Teradyne.
Learn how to develop the next generation of commercial robots.
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PRICING
All Access Pass
Until 3/8/24: $395
Until 5/1/24: $695
On Site: $995
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Expo Only
Until 3/8/24: $75
Until 5/1/24: $85
On Site: $95

Produced by:

• Packaging Strategies
• Flexible Packaging

Lambeau Field
1265 Lombardi Ave
Green Bay, WI 54304

“Now in its 17th year, Converters Expo is a one-day expo in the heart of the nation’s largest converting corridor that aims to bring together converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Converters Expo attracts material converters and manufacturers across an array of industries. Last year’s event was a record-breaking year for attendance, and we plan to break that record again in 2024!”
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Registration
$  75-$100 Early
$100-$150 Regular

CSIA –  Control System Integrators Association

Dallas, TX

Notice the name change? “Executive” is no longer part of the official title of CSIA’s annual event. That’s because the program is designed to be even more inclusive…  The 2024 program will include sessions specifically designed for emerging leaders who will be guiding their teams and companies in the years to come.

MHI
– MODEX in Atlanta, GA (even years)
– ProMat in Chicago, IL (odd years)

Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW,
Atlanta, GA 30313

Supply Chain.  Over 900 of the leading providers.   “See in-person, in-action how their efficiency-enhancing and cost-cutting equipment and technology solutions can take your supply chain to the next level of performance and agility.”
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“Show registration is free.  Your registration will give you free entrance to the MODEX 2024 exhibits and show floor educational sessions.”

San Diego, CA

75th Anniversary

Produced by:

• Packaging Strategies
• Flexible Packaging

Greenville Convention Center
Greenville, SC

“Now in its 6th year, Converters Expo South is a one-day expo that unites converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Attracting material converters and manufacturers across the Southeast’s impressive array of industries, the Expo is expected to bring in over 100 exhibitors and more than 500 attendees.”

MD&M WEST
WestPack
ATX WEST
D&M WEST
Plastec WEST

Anaheim Convention
Center, Anaheim, CA

Featuring five distinct show brands.  This international advanced manufacturing event spans the medtech, automation, packaging, design & manufacturing, and plastics sectors.  1,612 exhibitors.

USPOULTRY – U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
AFIA – American Feed Industry Association
NAMI – North American Meat Institute

Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, Georgia USA

IPPE is the world’s largest annual display of technology, equipment, supplies, and services used in the production and processing of eggs, meat, and poultry and those involved in feed manufacturing.  1,400+ exhibitors.
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All segments of the industry are represented: feed milling, animal food, genetics, hatchery, live production and animal health, egg production & processing, poultry & meat processing, further processing, rendering, marketing, and all support activities.

Produced by SME and AMT

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802

“WESTEC is part of the Manufacturing Technology Series… with leading suppliers of advanced manufacturing technology, equipment and tooling.”

“Attendees come from a variety of industries including aerospace, medical, industrial machinery, automotive, fabricated metal, and more.”

Rockwell Automation

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston, Massachusetts

(This is advance information.
Even the dates are a guess.
Stop back for updates.)
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From Last Year’s Notes…

This two-day event is Rockwell Automation’s signature Expo, featuring the latest innovations from Rockwell Automation and members of their PartnerNetwork™ program

Registration to attend the event is open. Admission to the event is free, but registration is required.

Produced by SME and AMT

Greenville Convention Center
1 Exposition Drive
Greenville, South Carolina 29607

“The Southeast is experiencing exceptional growth in areas critical to the economy, such as aerospace, automotive, advanced materials and workforce development – making the region a hotbed for advanced manufacturing.”

“SOUTHTEC supports this thriving manufacturing market by providing the ideal forum for OEMs, tier suppliers and contract manufacturers to investigate and acquire new technologies that can help them diversify and grow.”

Show Producers…

• ASSEMBLY Magazine
• BNP Media
• BNP Media Events

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
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Rosemont, IL is conveniently located just 5 minutes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport

The only event focused exclusively on assembly technology, equipment and products.
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(Details not available at posting date.)
Check back later, for updates.

Produced by co-owners FPSA (Food Processing Suppliers Association) and Messe Frankfurt North America

McCormick Place, South Hall
Chicago, Illinois USA

“Process Expo, The Global Food Equipment and Technology Show^®, announced [OCT 4, 2022] that their 2023 edition will co-locate with Best Practices EXPO, a trade event and conference dedicated to Sustainable, Safe, and Reliable On-Site Utilities Powering Automation.”

FOOD ENGINEERING

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, Florida 34134

The Premier Event For Food Manufacturing

FOOD ENGINEERING’s 23rd annual Food Automation & Manufacturing (FA&M) has been renamed a Symposium and Expo.  World-class speakers will present solutions for food and beverage manufacturing, including engineering, automation, sustainability, supply chain and food safety.

Las Vegas Convention Center
North, Central, and South Buildings
3150 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Registration will open in Spring 2023 and includes access to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and all free educational sessions taking place in venues on the show floor. The cost to attend PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023 is $30 in advance and $130 on-site and within 4 weeks of the show start date.

AWS – American Welding Society
FMA – Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International
SME – [SME]
PMA – Precision Metalforming Association
CCAI – Chemical Coaters Association International

McCormick Place
2301 S King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616

NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST METAL FORMING, FABRICATING, WELDING AND FINISHING EVENT
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1,300+ world-class suppliers
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Show floor admission is complimentary if you register before September 8, 2023.
After this date and onsite, there is a $50 registration fee.

Expect several co-located events.

Westin Savannah & Convention Center
Savannah, GA

“Experience POWER week covers all aspects of the electric power sector through its multiple co-located events and leads the global energy transition to cleaner power sources.”
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(Details not available at post date.)
Stop back for updates.
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AWWA – American Water Works Association
Co-Hosted by Ontario Water Works Association

Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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The conference will take place in the complex of Enercare Centre and Beanfield Centre, (Exhibition Place Complex), 100 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada.
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The Headquarter Hotel is Sheraton Centre Toronto.

“AN ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL WATER PROFESSIONALS”
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8,500 Attendees in 2022
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“Government of Canada has announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.”
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Future Shows (All in June)
ACE24 Anaheim, CA
ACE25 Denver, CO
ACE26 Washington, DC
ACE27 San Diego, CA
ACE28 Atlanta, GA
ACE 29 Toronto, Canada

ACEC – American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina

Charleston Marriott
170 Lockwood Dr
Charleston, SC 29403

Produced by A3 – Association for Advancing Automation

Huntington Place Convention Center
Detroit, MI

Over 600 leading exhibitors from around the world come together to demonstrate what’s possible in automation today.  Robotics, vision, motion control and more.

Produced by SME and AMT

Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, Massachusetts

“Technology runs the gamut from high-end manufacturing equipment to smart technologies such as additive manufacturing and automation.

EASTEC attendees come from a variety of industries including Aircraft and Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Defense, Industrial and Commercial Machinery, and more.

EASTEC exhibitors have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with over 13,000 attendees, of which 76% have a role in purchasing decisions with 32% having manufacturing equipment budgets of more than $200,000.”

CSIA –  Control System Integrators Association

New Orleans Marriott
New Orleans, Louisiana

Only an engineer could appreciate this pricing schedule…
7 levels and 3 deadlines.
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Or, the Exhibit Hall Only Pass is $100.

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer St
Boston, MA 02210

Technical and business professionals from across the globe share knowledge, experience and insights with the goal of driving robotics development and innovation forward.
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2023 Co-located Events

• Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum
• DeviceTalks Boston (medtech event)

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PRICING
Full Conference
Until 3/9/23: $395
Until 5/9/23: $695
ON SITE (5/10 & 5/11): $999
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Expo Only $75

Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA)

Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
300 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113

NOTES FROM THE PMTS WEBSITE…

Founded in 2001, PMTS reconvenes in April 2023 to celebrate its 12th biennial event for precision machining pros.

More than 300 exhibiting companies focused on the precision machining industry’s most advanced products and services. Over 6,000 attendees expected this year.
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COST TO ATTEND…
Early Bird Rate through March 17, 2023 ($20)
March 18 to April 17, 2023 ($30)
Onsite ($50)

There are many promotional codes available… for free registration.

Produced by: ASSEMBLY

Music City Center
201 Rep. John Lewis Way South
Nashville, TN 37203
615.401.1400

NEW TRADE SHOW AND CONFERENCE
“The ASSEMBLY Show has been a staple in the industry for 10 years, and now we are bringing the Show to the U.S. South, where manufacturing is growing and thriving at an unprecedented rate.”
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Attendee Registration Fee
$  50 before FEB 28, 2023
$  75 before MAR 15, 2023
$100    after MAR 15, 2023

MHI
– MODEX in Atlanta, GA (even years)
– ProMat in Chicago, IL (odd years)

McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616

Supply Chain.  Manufacturing, distribution and supply chain equipment and systems.
Show attendance is free with registration.

The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy

Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

Analytical Chemistry;
Applied Spectroscopy
($250 Full access, one day)
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Pittcon is for anyone who develops, buys, or sells laboratory equipment, performs physical or chemical analyses, develops analysis methods, or manages these scientists.
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Future Shows (All Feb/Mar)
2024 San Diego, CA
2025 Boston, MA
2026 Philadelphia, PA
2027 San Diego, CA

Produced by SME and AMT

George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010

“Three days of exploring brand new manufacturing technologies, learning from industry experts, and networking with like-minded professionals”

Orange County Convention Center
9400 Universal Blvd,
Orlando, FL  32819

“POWERGEN International® is the largest networking and business hub for electricity generators and solution providers engaged in power generation… POWERGEN creates a progressive environment… embracing the clean movement towards Destination 2050.”
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Admission
$250 – $300 Exhibition Only Pass
$750 – $950 Individual Conference Pass
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Future Dates
POWERGEN 2024
January 23-25, 2024
New Orleans, LA, USA

USPOULTRY – U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
AFIA – American Feed Industry Association
NAMI – North American Meat Institute

Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, Georgia USA

IPPE is the world’s largest annual display of technology, equipment, supplies, and services used in the production and processing of eggs, meat, and poultry and those involved in feed manufacturing.
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All segments of the industry are represented: feed milling, animal food, genetics, hatchery, live production and animal health, egg production & processing, poultry & meat processing, further processing, rendering, marketing, and all support activities.

Produced by A3 – Association for Advancing Automation

Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Orlando, Florida

Only open to employees of members of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).

“…the world’s leading annual networking event for robotics, vision & imaging, motion control & motors, and artificial intelligence industry professionals. Nearly 650 global automation leaders in the automation industry attended the A3 Business Forum in 2022 and included automation manufacturers, integrators, suppliers, and end users.”

Registration Fee approximately $1,395.00

Rockwell Automation

McCormick Place West in Chicago, Illinois

PROBABLY –  I’m looking at going.  I attended last year.  -TD

This two-day event is Rockwell Automation’s signature Expo, featuring the latest innovations from Rockwell Automation and members of their PartnerNetwork™ program

Registration to attend the event is open. Admission to the event is free, but registration is required.

Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA

YES! I expect to attend. -TD

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
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Rosemont, IL is conveniently located just 5 minutes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport

The only event focused exclusively on assembly technology, equipment and products.
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Celebrating 10 Years
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Early Registration Discounts…
SUPER Early Bird ends 9/30/22
Early Bird ends 10/14/22
Standard prices begin 10/15/22

Produced by PMMI – The Global Leader
in Packaging and Processing Technologies

McCormick Place
2301 S. King Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
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Exhibits hours:
October 23-25: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
October 26: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Packaging and processing solutions for every industry
PACK EXPO International is the most comprehensive event in 2022.

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology

McCormick Place (All of it)*
Chicago, IL USA
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*All buildings, all levels.
Also co-locating with the HANNOVER MESSE USA show in the East Building. 

PROBABLY –  I’m likely to attend.  -TD 

IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show is North America’s largest manufacturing technology event.  Owned and managed by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, this show is held every other year at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill.  ($50 Hall-Only)

Food Engineering

Doral Resort
Miami, FL

Denver, Colorado

In-person, “after two years of canceled conferences”

AWWA – American Water Works Association

Henry B. González Convention Center
900 E. Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205

ACE21 was cancelled.
ACE22 is confirmed.
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Future Shows (All in June)
ACE22 San Antonio, TX
ACE23 Toronto, Canada
ACE24 Anaheim, CA
ACE25 Denver, CO
ACE26 Washinton, DC
ACE27 San Diego, CA

ACEC – American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina

Embassy Suite
Charleston Area Convention Center
5055 International Blvd.
North Charleston, SC 29418 

Produced by A3 – Association for Advancing Automation

Huntington Place Convention Center
Detroit, Michigan

North America’s leading automation solutions show.  Over 500 leading exhibitors from around the world come together to demonstrate what’s possible in automation today… automation, robotics, vision, motion control and more.
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Started in 1977 as the International Robots, Vision & Motion Control Show.

MHI

Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd, NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

Supply Chain.  Over 1,000 of the leading solution providers, including material handling automation and integrators. 

Show registration is free, providing free entrance to MODEX 2022 and the show floor.

Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

Analytical Chemistry; Applied Spectroscopy ($200 Expo)
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Future Shows (All Feb/Mar)
2023 Philadelphia, PA
2024 San Diego, CA
2025 Boston, MA
2026 Philadelphia, PA
2027 San Diego, CA 

Clarion Energy

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas, TX, USA

JAN 26-28, 2022 is the new date.
(Rescheduled, due to COVID-19.)
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Power generation, co-located with Distributech International.
(Exhibition Pass $225 until NOV 12; $245 until JAN 25)
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Future Shows (All in FEB)
2023 – San Diego, CA
2024 – Orlando, FL
2025 – Dallas, TX

American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)
North American Meat Institute (NAMI)
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY)

Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30313

Animal food, meat and poultry. ($75 early; $125 JAN 08)

Rockwell Automation

George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010

YES – Attending.  See you there.  -TD

(In-person and virtual)
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NEW REQUIREMENTS: Vax proof or neg test (72 hrs); masks; social distancing.

Fastmarkets

Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

Connecting for the first time since 2019.  Debating the many questions that are affecting today’s steel industry. 
($1,399 early; $1,799 OCT 14)
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Awards for Steel Excellence on MON, NOV 08 at Hilton Miami Downtown. 

McCormick Place, South Hall

2301 S King Dr 

Chicago, IL 60616

Food and Beverage processors; packaging; and equipment.

Produced by:  ASSEMBLY Magazine
Gold Sponsor:  PROMESS

The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

Assembly technology.  The 9th Annual ASSEMBLY Show co-locates with The Quality Show.
One badge; two events!
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Future ASSEMBLY Shows
Annual.  Roughly the 3rd week of OCT, through 2025.
Location will be in Rosemont, IL at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. 

SME, AMT

Greenville Convention Center
1 Exposition Drive
Greenville, SC 29607

SME, AMT

Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, Massachusetts

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX

Co-Located Events…
Distributed Energy Conference
EEI – Edison Electric Institute
EPCE – Energy Providers Coalition for Education

SME, AMT

George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

Produced by PMMI – The Global Leader
in Packaging and Processing Technologies

Las Vegas Convention Center – West,
Central, and South Buildings
3150 Paradise Rd.,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Co-Located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO – Hotel deadline extended until September 10, 2021!

AWS, FMA, SME, PMA, CCAI

McCormick Place
2301 S. King Dr.
Chicago, Illinois 60616

Food Engineering

Doral Resort
Miami, FL

MAYBE. I might attend. -TD

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