
Manufacturing / Automotive aftermarket
SEMA Show 2026
November 3–6, 2026 · Las Vegas, NV
Specialty Equipment Market Association
Explore manufacturing trade shows, exhibitions and expos across the United States, covering production systems, automation, machining and factory technology. Each preview brings together dates, location, organizer details and what to expect.
| Event | Dates and schedule | Venue | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMA Show 2026 | to | Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas, NV | Automotive aftermarket products and manufacturing |
| NAMRC 55 2027 | to | LaSells Stewart Center and CH2M HILL Alumni Center, Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR | Manufacturing research and advanced production |
| FABTECH Chicago 2027 | to | McCormick PlaceChicago, IL | Metal forming, fabrication, welding and finishing |
| Wichita Industrial Trade Show 2027 | to October 19: 1–7 p.m.; October 20: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; October 21: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Organizer registration page says registration opens in 2027. | Century II Expo HallWichita, KS | Industrial machinery, equipment and manufacturing services |

Manufacturing / Automotive aftermarket
November 3–6, 2026 · Las Vegas, NV
Specialty Equipment Market Association

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February 9–11, 2027 · Anaheim, CA
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SME

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Manufacturing / Manufacturing research
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Manufacturing / Industrial machinery, equipment and manufacturing services
October 19, 2027 to October 21, 2027 · Wichita, KS
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Manufacturing / Welding and fabrication
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FABTECH event partners: AWS, FMA, SME, PMA and IFCA

Manufacturing / Packaging machinery
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PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies