Conferences at IMTS 2024
IMTS values education and your need to grow your skills, network with your peers, and learn from experts. IMTS 2024 will host more than 10 conferences that will provide you with technical knowledge, business trends and advanced learning.
Conference Registration is now open. Click on the respective program below for more details. Pricing varies per conference.
The IMTS 2024 Conference
The IMTS 2024 Conference provides attendees with tangible insights to take back to company operations for immediate implementation. From improving productivity and part quality to understanding Industry 4.0/the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and developing a workforce, the IMTS 2024 Conferences deliver solutions to your manufacturing challenges.
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IMTS Elevate Programs
Job Shops
Job shops are the lifeblood of the manufacturing industry. Powered by AMT, Modern Machine Shop and Additive Manufacturing Media, these four, half-day workshops are exclusively designed to offer job shop stakeholders new and creative opportunities to learn, connect, and transform today and tomorrow.
Monday – Thursday: Education & Networking
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Women Make Manufacturing Move
Join the IMTS ELEVATE: Women Make Manufacturing Move program to celebrate women's impact in manufacturing through insightful speakers and networking events that connect accomplished women globally, fostering genuine engagement and meaningful connections.
Monday: Reception | Wednesday: Breakfast & Keynote
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LATAM
Nuevo lanzamiento en IMTS2024, ELEVATE: LATAM es un programa de conferencias de medio día para la comunidad manufacturera que habla español y asistiendo a la feria. El contenido se centra en tecnologías transformativas, manufactura sustentable y tendencias regionales y oportunidades de negocios en mercados de crecimiento acelerado de la región, México, América Latina y España. Con su registro a la conferencia, usted recibe también acceso a la recepción LATAM Night, evento a llevarse a cabo por la tarde para ofrecerle una oportunidad de extender su red de contactos entre las comunidades de manufactura listadas arriba.
(presentados en Español)
Martes: Conferencias Matutinas y Recepción LATAM Night por la Tarde
Launching at IMTS 2024, ELEVATE: LATAM is a half-day conference for the Spanish-speaking manufacturing technology community, focusing on transformative technologies, sustainable manufacturing, and regional trends in the high-growth markets of Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. Access to LATAM Night, an evening reception to give you a chance to network among the manufacturing communities, will be included with your registration.
(Presented in Spanish)
Tuesday: Morning Education & LATAM Night Evening Reception
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IMTS Investor Forum
The IMTS Investor Forum connects you with advanced manufacturing experts who will demystify the estimated $65 billion manufacturing technology industry. The event, targeted to investment professionals, will provide an insiders experience to the show, providing unique industry perspectives and information to help you identify opportunities. The forum includes one full day of high impact presentations, lunch, and networking opportunities. Exclusive, curated tours of the show floor are optional for forum attendees, and will be held prior and after the forum.
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Industrial Laser Conference
This conference, presented by the Laser Institute of America (LIA), focuses on laser processing for manufacturing applications. We will consider laser applications from marking to cutting, to welding and heat treating, to remote welding, to cleaning and additive manufacturing, and more.
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Parts Cleaning Conference
The Parts Cleaning Conference is the place for you to learn the latest cleaning technology. Over the past few years, cleaning has become more important than ever. Environmental limitations are becoming stricter and manufacturers demand high quality clean parts. The Parts Cleaning Conference will detail how to make it all happen, while staying within compliance and on budget.
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Supply Chain Forum
The Supply Chain Forum at IMTS 2024, co-presented by Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), will deliver direct strategies and insights for sounder and more financially performative operations. OEMs, Tier suppliers and contract manufacturers, alike, will benefit from first-hand demonstrations and panel discussions on new tools and proven techniques for leaner, more agile, more profitable supply chains.
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Succeeding with Powder Bed Fusion Workshop
Laser powder bed fusion is the most widely used additive manufacturing method for metal part production, and electron beam melting is a closely related technology. For metalworking facilities contemplating a move into metal AM using technologies such as these, here is a roadmap for success. Speakers will cover materials, safety, part design, production workflow and differences between laser and electron beam metal powder bed fusion systems.
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The Automated Shop Conference (TASC)
Join us for this half-day event that focus' on introducing small and medium-sized machining operations to new product technologies, process innovations and business strategies, helping your shop implement lights-out machining and automated production with confidence. With a program curated by automation industry pros and lively discussions presented by leading technical experts, you'll walk away with powerful insights and actionable tactics.
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