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U.S. manufacturing is going through a transitional period as the federal government works to unlock incentives for big investments while the industry loses thousands of jobs. To help stay abreast of the latest trends, products and insights, Manufacturing Dive rounded up some of the leading industry conferences happening in 2026.

The events are intended to help business leaders looking to increase production by leveraging automation and other technologies, while also navigating economic uncertainty from the Trump administration’s trade policies.

Thousands of attendees ranging from executives and researchers to politicians and sales professionals travel to these trade shows each year to network and learn about the state of the manufacturing industry or its various sectors, including robotics, aerospace, chemicals, steel and semiconductors.

Which other events are on your radar for 2026? Let us know at [email protected].