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Our first stop was at IMTS in Chicago, and it was an eye-opening foray into the world of engineering and technology. From that experience, we learned that many attendees need our [digital marketing](https://buildcreate.com/services/digital-marketing/) and [web development services](https://buildcreate.com/services/web-development/) and are happy to see us there. *(And for those who weren’t interested, we learned to move on quickly!)* We also recognized the great value of in-person events. Not only did we get a crash course in all the different sectors of the [manufacturing and technology industry](https://buildcreate.com/industries/manufacturing-technology/), but we were also able to hear first-hand from different businesses about what their actual marketing needs are. This experience has helped us build our own expertise, and it’s part of how we plan to continue offering top-level digital marketing and web development services to our clients. ##### 4 Reasons to Go to Shows Show attendance is part of our own business strategy, but we think it holds value for many of our clients as well. If you’re considering whether you should attend a conference, exposition, or trade show, here are four incentives: ###### *1. Learn about your industry and stay up to date.* Expositions, conferences, and trade shows are all about seeing the latest and greatest in your industry. Whether you’re attending as a buyer hoping to find just the right solution to a challenge you’re facing, a supplier hoping to bring in new leads, or an observer hoping to scope out the competition, attending shows will keep you on your toes. ###### *2. Get to know the people in your own backyard!* We’ve traveled across the country to attend some conferences, but we’re also establishing a local presence by showing up at some of the smaller (and not-so-small) trade shows close by our region in southeast Michigan. Our roots are here, so it’s only right that we know our neighbors. We suspect many of our clients find similar value in building relationships within their economic region. ###### *3. Position yourself as presentable and authoritative.* **Shows offer a lot of visibility.** They are a competitive environment where attendees will be able to directly compare you to others around you. Coming prepared with professional business cards, brochures, and other [marketing collateral](https://buildcreate.com/services/design/) will help you stand out from the crowd. Moreover, the experience you gain from attending shows will help you present yourself as more knowledgeable! ###### *4. Network to keep connections alive.* One of the most important questions we’ve learned to ask since we began attending conferences is ***“which show are you going to next?”*** It’s a great way to hear about new events, a subtle way to signal your commitment to the industry, and an opening to rekindle the connection at a future date. #### Upcoming Advanced Manufacturing Shows for 2023 We’ve put a lot of work into researching the shows we want to attend, and we’re happy to share that effort with you. Here are the upcoming shows we plan to attend in 2023—and keep an eye out later in the year when we announce our conference schedule for 2024! ##### RAPID+TCT *May 2–4* Based out of Chicago, [Rapid+TCT](https://www.rapid3devent.com/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=rapid23_paid_media&utm_content=branded&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwxr2iBhBJEiwAdXECw-XufsV-JDpVl-mk1y6CbVwxPLSm9m03BEkKx2y0VZqyKBuu7YOp5BoC3dAQAvD_BwE) is a premier additive manufacturing expo. Companies from around the world will be showcasing their 3D printing technologies, and industry experts will be delivering over 130 technical presentations. ![ceramics expo logo ](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/0_0014_CEX-header-logo.jpg) ##### Ceramics Expo *May 2–3* For anyone in the glass or ceramics industry, the [Ceramics Expo](https://www.ceramicsexpousa.com) in Novi, MI is an opportunity to learn about the latest materials technology, as well as new manufacturing and processing options. ##### Robotics Summit and Expo *May 10–11* Boston has established itself in recent years as an innovation hub for cutting-edge robotics, and the [Robotics Summit and Expo](https://www.roboticssummit.com/) offers a front-row seat on the action. ![eastec logo](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/eastec-logo.png) ##### EASTEC 2023 *May 16–18* The Eastern States Exposition ([EASTEC](https://www.easteconline.com)) is part of a series of [manufacturing technology](https://buildcreate.com/industries/manufacturing-technology/) events held across the country. A broad event, the conference will bring together everyone from industry thought leaders to tool and technology suppliers. ![automate logo](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/automate-logo.png) ##### Automate *May 22–25* Sometimes the shows in your backyard also happen to be some of the largest industry shows in the country. Detroit will host over 25,000 registrants who come to [Automate](https://www.automateshow.com) to learn about the latest in the field of automation. ##### IM Engineering East *June 13–15* [IM Engineering East](https://www.imengineeringeast.com/en/home.html) is actually a six-in-one expo, including trade shows from the medical design and manufacturing industry, plastics fabrication and 3D printing, design engineering, assembly robotics, packaging technology, and quality and compliance. ![design 2 part logo](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/d2p-logo-lg-2a-500x189.png) ##### Design2Part *June 14–15* With trade shows hosted every few weeks around the country, [Design2Part](https://www.d2p.com) is a mainstay in the trade show circuit for anyone in the manufacturing parts and services industry. ![AME logo](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AME2018logo.png) ##### AME 2023 *August 9–10* Last year, the [Advanced Manufacturing Expo](https://www.advancedmanufacturingexpo.com) attracted 3,000 manufacturing and engineering experts. This year, the Grand Rapids-based show is scaling up operations and positioning itself as a truly national show. ![CMTS logo](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CMTS-logo.png) ##### CMTS *September 25–28* The [Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show](https://www.cmts.ca) in Toronto promises to attract Canada’s top manufacturers in industries spanning machine tooling and metalworking to automotive and aerospace. ![the battery show logo ](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/the-battery-show.png) ##### EV Tech Expo and Battery Show *September 12–14* With electric vehicles continuing to grow into a dominant force in automotive manufacturing, the [Battery Show](https://www.thebatteryshow.com/en/home.html) promises to offer exciting insights into breakthroughs in this technology. ![fabtech logo](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fabtech-logo.png) ##### FABTECH *September 11–14* Another major Chicago manufacturing event, [FABTECH](https://www.fabtechexpo.com) will gather together North America’s top experts in metalworking, welding, fabricating, and finishing. ![advanced engineering minneapolis logos](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/advanced-engineering-minneapolis-500x39.png) ##### Advanced Engineering Minneapolis *October 10–11* Like IM Engineering East, [Advanced Engineering Minneapolis](https://www.advancedmanufacturingminneapolis.com/en/home.html) will combine expositions from several manufacturing sectors, including prototyping and automation, medical device manufacturing, and automation. ![wisconsin man&tech show logo](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/wisconsin-mantech-show-logo.png) ##### WIMTS *October 10–12* The [Wisconsin Manufacturing and Technology Show](https://www.wimts.com) offers a first-hand opportunity to see the latest in manufacturing technology in action, including stamping and fabrication, metrology, and tool and die production. ![the assembly show logo](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/the_assembly_show_logo-500x125.png) ##### Assembly show *October 24–26* For manufacturers operating in the assembly space, or for those who need assembly automation, the [Assembly Show](https://www.assemblymag.com/the-assembly-show) is a dedicated event focusing on this technology. ![ASTM logo](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ASTM-logo.png) ##### ICAM 2023 *October 30–November 3* The [International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing](https://amcoe.org/event/icam2023/), hosted by ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, will join industry experts to discuss standardization, qualification, and certification within the advanced manufacturing world. ![westec logo](https://buildcreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/westec-logo.png) ##### WESTEC 2023 *November 7–9* Finally, we have the [West Coast sister event to EASTEC](https://www.westeconline.com/): a conference for those in advanced manufacturing technology, equipment, and tooling which promises to round off our year of conferences nicely. #### We hope to see you there! We’ve been leaning into trade shows and manufacturing conventions as part of our efforts to grow our niche in the [advanced manufacturing](https://buildcreate.com/industries/manufacturing-technology/) sector. If you’re at one of these shows and would like to talk to us, [send us an email](/contact)! We’ll do our best to find your booth and say hello. --- **About this site:** build/create — B2B Marketing, Web Design and Branding for Manufacturing & Technology Clients. [AI Content Index](https://buildcreate.com/llms.txt) | [Full Site Content](https://buildcreate.com/llms-full.txt)