What Is IMTS?

The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is the biggest trade show in the Western Hemisphere for creators, builders, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology. Over the course of this 6-day event, IMTS will be offering more sessions and conferences than ever before to educate attendees on the ever-evolving and expanding manufacturing innovations being established to address industry challenges and needs – fostering growth and learning opportunities for people at all levels of industry knowledge and expertise. 

Why Attend IMTS 2022?

Returning for the first time in 4 years, IMTS 2022 will have more than 2000 exhibiting companies, over 15,000 new machining technologies, nearly 300 different sessions, and 12 organized conferences available to attend. Breakthroughs in automation, communication speed, safety measures, as well as overall productivity and efficiency continue redefining the way manufacturers operate. The latest and greatest of these technologies will be spotlighted at IMTS.

When & Where?

IMTS will be taking place September 12-17, 2022 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. IMTS pavilions will inhabit nearly all floors and all four buildings of the venue, covering more than 1 million square feet of exhibition space. 

How Marketing and Manufacturing Collide

Custom Direct's Vice President, Nancy O'Leary, will be participating in the IMTS Job Shops Workshop: Marketing in Manufacturing Roundtable Discussion. As Vice President of CDI, Nancy partners with clients to understand their business challenges, industry nuances, and identify opportunities for a competitive advantage. By providing marketing strategies which resonate, while delivering measurable returns on investment, Nancy brings a common-sense approach to create brand awareness and generate leads.

Nancy has this to say about participating in the Roundtable Discussion at IMTS: