There are over 60 warehouse and manufacturing trade show events in North America spanning material handling, robotics, supply chain, and industry-specific verticals. MODEX 2026 (April 13-16, Atlanta) and Automate 2026 (June 22-25, Chicago) emerge as the two must-attend flagship events, collectively drawing nearly 100,000 attendees actively seeking automation solutions.
The year’s warehouse and manufacturing trade show events cluster around two peak periods: a spring surge from March through May and a fall concentration in September-October, with Las Vegas hosting six major tradeshow events and Nashville four. The major tradeshow events are listed below.
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The largest manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2026. Comprehensive exhibition covering warehouse automation, robotics, and AMRs.
Global destination for supply chain and logistics innovation featuring dedicated robotics pavilions and live AMR demonstrations.
The only conference dedicated exclusively to advancing warehouse and distribution center efficiency with industry-led sessions.
Focused exhibition for supply chain, logistics, and robotic solutions featuring live demonstrations and product launches.
Covers warehouse-to-consumer operations including fulfillment, last-mile delivery, and inventory management.
The #1 small-package fulfillment show in the U.S. focused on shipping, warehousing, and distribution for D2C/B2B.
North America's largest robotics event featuring AI, motion control, vision systems, and machine learning.
The most defining trade event for manufacturing technology in the Western Hemisphere showcasing CNC and robotics.
North America's largest fabricating and welding event with pavilions covering sheet metal processes.
The industry's premier annual networking event for professionals in robotics, vision, and AI.
Executive-level manufacturing summit focusing on smart factory automation and digital transformation.
New event merging assembly and quality hubs with floor sessions on robotics and safety.
Largest battery and EV event in NA covering manufacturing and powertrains.
Medical manufacturing show with a dedicated Automation Sector showcasing robotics.
Premier cross-functional forum across planning, sourcing, and logistics analytics.
Aerospace and defense manufacturing event focused on robotics and advanced production.
Supply chain event built for retailers and grocers focusing on robotics and fulfillment.
Premier conference for trans-Pacific and global container shipping/logistics.
Retail's flagship technology event covering supply chain innovation, AI, robotics, digital transformation, and inventory management.
Premier retail and ecommerce conference focused on AI, personalization, omnichannel strategy, and supply chain innovation.
Hands-on retail collaboration event focused on practical implementation, innovation, and peer-driven learning.
Leading grocery and CPG innovation event focused on AI-driven shopping experiences and operational transformation.
Invitation-only executive conference bringing together senior leaders from food retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors.
Premier gathering for independent grocery retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers focused on innovation and operational growth.
Retail innovation event focused on AI personalization, customer retention, performance marketing, and digital operations.
East Coast ecommerce conference delivering actionable strategies for omnichannel retail and digital growth.
Largest global packaging and processing show covering automation, materials, and manufacturing technologies.
Regional packaging and processing show highlighting advanced packaging technologies for CPG and life sciences industries.
Global protein processing event showcasing automation and processing technologies across meat and food industries.
Major industry event connecting food processors, suppliers, and technology providers focused on efficiency and automation.
North America's largest technical mobility event covering electric propulsion, advanced powertrains, smart manufacturing, and regulatory standards.
North America's largest advanced battery and EV technology event covering battery manufacturing, EV powertrains, energy storage, and sustainability.
Regional battery manufacturing event focused on EV development, clean energy investment, and advanced battery systems across the Southeast.
Automotive innovation event covering plant-floor automation, AI integration, operational technology security, and manufacturing data visibility.
Annual conference focused on automotive manufacturing transformation, innovation, and future-focused industry collaboration.
Premier aerospace and defense manufacturing event focused on automation, additive manufacturing, digital engineering, and advanced production technologies.
Leading West Coast event covering spacecraft systems, launch technologies, satellite solutions, and commercial space innovation.
Global pharmaceutical and biotechnology event focused on manufacturing processes, regulatory compliance, and production technologies.
North America's largest medical manufacturing event featuring automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, and packaging technologies.
Global cold chain conference focused on temperature-controlled logistics, warehousing innovation, and supply chain collaboration.
Largest annual event for the intermodal supply chain industry covering terminal operations, sustainability, and automation trends.
Regional logistics summit bringing together Georgia’s logistics and supply chain community for collaboration and industry insights.
Regional networking and education events for cold chain operators focused on temperature-controlled logistics and warehousing innovation.
Multi-event manufacturing expo combining automation, medtech, robotics, packaging, and rapid prototyping technologies.
Canadian logistics industry conference focused on supply chain strategy, operations, and cross-border logistics collaboration.
North America's leading electronics manufacturing event covering automated production, AI integration, PCB manufacturing, and sustainable processes.
