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We build global communities by empowering manufacturing professionals and executives with time-critical knowledge needed in fast-paced industries. For more than 100 years, we’ve been connecting industry buyers with sellers to advance manufacturing and engineering success—one connection at a time.

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We offer a global network of in-person end-to-end manufacturing exhibitions, conferences, and year-round opportunities to connect via our industry-leading media brands and marketing services. 

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We’re a trusted resource for industry insights, authoritative coverage, and product and service information through six established media brands and related supplier directories, serving professionals in medtech, engineering, battery technology, packaging, plastics, and processing. We are committed to building an inclusive community that recognizes all people.

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Industries

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Plastics

Plastics are integral to every stage of the manufacturing process. That's why we support a global network of buyers and sellers who prioritize sustainability for the industry's future.

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Packaging

From packaging equipment lines to product testing, we empower packaging manufacturers to explore sustainable designs and think outside the box.

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Medical Device Manufacturing

Medtech manufacturers develop life-saving technologies for professionals and end users. We fuel their innovation with a spectrum of insights from experts around the world.

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Automation Technology

We empower automation manufacturers to embrace innovative design strategies as the industry experiences hyper modernization in robotics, systemic design, and beyond.

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Design & Manufacturing

By fostering an engaged community of creative thinkers who elevate IoT, electronics, and transportation, we support intuitive and practical designs that promote sustainability.

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Processing

Complex regulations and safety requirements constantly reshape the processing industry. We keep manufacturers up to date with the latest insights they need to stay successful.

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Battery & Energy Storage

With rising demand for clean energy and more efficient storage, manufacturers need dedicated support to drive progress. We invest in their efforts and keep a pulse on the news they need.

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Electric Vehicle Technology

We get to the heart of hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicle design so manufacturers can create cost-effective products that move the industry forward.

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Chip, Board, & Systems Design

Computer design is the backbone of engineering. We inspire manufacturers to create innovative designs from medtech to electronics and beyond.

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Live Events

Take your pick of on-site events happening in thriving regions:

Santa Clara, CA

DesignCon
Conference: January 28—30, 2025
Expo: January 29—30, 2025
Santa Clara Convention Center

DesignCon is the premier high-speed communications and system design conference and exposition, offering industry-critical engineering education in the heart of electronics innovation — Silicon Valley.

Anaheim, CA

MD&M West
February 4—6, 2025
Anaheim Convention Center

The nation's #1 advanced manufacturing show highlights four interconnected industry sectors, showcasing the latest advancements in medical devices, automation, design & manufacturing, and plastics.

Anaheim, CA

Sustainable Manufacturing Expo
WestPack

February 4—5, 2025
Anaheim Convention Center

Sustainable Manufacturing Expo (SM Expo) is the first tradeshow and conference in the US focused on the innovations, technologies, and materials that are reducing carbon footprint and waste, conserving resources, and driving operational efficiencies in manufacturing.

London, UK

Solar Finance & Investment Europe
February 4—5, 2025
Novotel London West

Solar Finance & Investment Europe Summit brings together the brightest minds representing funds, banks, developers, utilities, government and industry across Europe and the UK on a programme that is solutions-focused from top to tail.

Seattle, WA

Green Hydrogen Summit West Coast
February 26—27, 2025
The Westin Hotel

The West Coast Hydrogen Summit in Seattle is set to bring together a dynamic and diverse audience. From energy suppliers, project developers, and investors to utilities, gas TSOs, government officials, and industrial end-users—this event will be a key gathering for leaders driving the hydrogen revolution.

Frankfurt, Germany

PV CellTech Europe
March 11—12, 2025
Hilton Frankfurt City Centre

PV CellTech Europe focuses on the advancement of n-type mass production, particularly in the three leading technologies: TOPCon, heterojunction, and back-contact.

Sydney, Australia

Energy Storage Australia
March 18—19 , 2025
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Connecting and expanding Australia’s renewable capacity through energy storage.

Lisbon, Portugal

Large Scale Solar Europe
March 25—26, 2025
Lisbon Marriott Hotel

Large Scale Solar EU brings together the industry’s top-tier developers, IPPs, investors, policymakers and service providers to uncover the solutions and strategies critical to advancing Europe’s solar industry. 

Dallas, TX

Energy Storage Summit USA
March 26—27, 2025
Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel

Accelerating the market for energy storage in the USA.

Atlanta, GA

The Battery Show South
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo South
Energy Storage South
April 16—17, 2025
Georgia World Congress Center

The new regional value chain in the Battery Belt to source the latest technologies across commercial and industrial transportation, advanced battery, H/EV, materials, stationary energy storage, recycling, components, mining, medical, aerospace, and more.

Atlanta, GA

EV Infrastructure Summit USA
April 16—17, 2025
Georgia World Congress Center

Turning Gridlock into Greenlights with Radical Innovation.

Lisbon, Portugal

Green Hydrogen Summit Europe
April 29—30, 2025
Lisbon, Portugal

Solutions to deploy green hydrogen and power-to-X projects at scale.

Dallas, TX

Large Scale Solar USA
April 29—30, 2025
Marriott Dallas Las Colinas

Large Scale Solar USA Summit is the nexus for project developers, capital providers, utilities, asset managers, and policymakers.

Novi, MI

Ceramics Expo
April 29—30, 2025
Suburban Collection Showplace

Ceramics Expo brings together suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users from across the ceramics supply chain to drive innovation forward.

Dallas, TX

Renewable Energy Revenues Summit USA
April 2025

Optimizing revenues from renewable energy assets.

Rosemont, IL

International Powder & Bulk Solids
April 29—May 1, 2025
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

The International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition is the only event in the western hemisphere bringing together the powder & bulk solids handling and dry processing sector — the community of OEMs, process engineers, and executives whose activity accounts for 70% of the manufacturing lifecycle of every product on earth.

New York, NY

MD&M East
May 20—22, 2025
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Come explore the latest insights and solutions, in our six-in-one design and manufacturing expo, spanning medtech, packaging, automation, plastics, design, and quality.

London, UK

Renewable Energy Revenues Summit
May 21—22 , 2025
London, UK

The marketplace for large energy buyers & renewable energy suppliers

Long Beach, CA

Space Tech Expo USA
June 2—4, 2025
Long Beach Convention Center

The West Coast's premier exhibition and conference for space technology, innovation and networking.

Stuttgart, Germany

The Battery Show Europe
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe

June 3—5, 2025
Messe Stuttgart

Connecting expert industry leaders, top battery manufacturers and inquiring buyers all under one roof! Get ready to learn about and explore the latest advancements in battery and electric vehicle technology in 2024.

Napa, CA

PV ModuleTech Conference USA
June 17—18, 2025
Napa, CA

Understanding the evolving PV module supply channels to the U.S.

Novi, MI

The Form Expo North America
June 24—26, 2025
Suburban Collection Showplace

Foam Expo, the continent's largest free trade fair for foam products and manufacturing.

 

London, UK

Green Hydrogen Summit UK & IRE
July 1—2 , 2025

Solutions to deploy green hydrogen and power-to-X projects at scale.

Hong Kong, China

The Battery Show Asia
Mobility Tech Asia
July 15—17, 2025
AsiaWorld-Expo

The Battery Show Asia — powering Asia's transformation in the new energy industry: across land, sky, and sea.

Mobility Tech Asia — your gateway to Asia's thriving battery market.

 

 

Athens, Greece

Large Scale Solar SE
September 16—17, 2025
Athens, Greece

The summit addressed the most pressing challenges, opportunities, and trends in the solar power production industry, as well as exploring its complimentary technologies: energy storage and green hydrogen.

Warsaw, Poland

Energy Storage CEE
September 23—24, 2025
Warsaw Presidential Hotel

Revenues and regulations: Enabling large-scale regional energy storage deployment.

Singapore

Solar Finance & Investment Asia
September 24—25, 2024

Solar Finance and Investment Asia Summit brings together the most influential leaders representing funds, banks, developers, utilities, government, and industry across the Asia-Pacific region on a programme that is solutions-focused from top to tail.

Boston, MA

MEDevice Boston
September 30—October 1, 2025
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

MEDevice Boston brings engineers, business leaders, disruptive companies, and innovative thinkers from the region’s top start-ups and medical device OEMs together to inspire the next life-changing medical device.

Asia

Energy Storage Summit Asia
October 1—2, 2025

Accelerating energy storage deployment, innovation and investment in Asia.

Detroit, MI

The Battery Show
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo

October 6—9, 2025
Huntington Place

The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo brings together engineers, business leaders, top-industry companies, and innovative thinkers to discover ground-breaking products and create powerful solutions for the future.

San Francisco, CA

PV CellTech USA
October 7—8, 2025

Beyond module assembly — Understanding new wafer & cell capacity in the U.S.

TBC

EV Infrastructure & Energy Summit
October 7—8, 2025

Innovating charging & energy infrastructure to accelerate the EV transition.

TBC

Energy Storage Summit Latin America
October 14—15, 2025

Understanding bankability, regulation, and technology to enable the deployment of storage in Latin America.

Minneapolis, MN

MD&M Midwest
October 21—22, 2025
Minneapolis Convention Center

The Midwest’s Largest Annual End-to-End Design and Manufacturing Event. Bringing together 5 trade shows offering the latest insights and solutions spanning medtech, packaging, automation, plastics, and design.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Advanced Design & Manufacturing Canada
October 21—23, 2025
Toronto Congress Centre

  • ATX Canada
  • Design & Manufacturing Canada
  • EV Tech Toronto
  • PACK EX Toronto
  • PBS Toronto
  • Plast–Ex

Advanced Design & Manufacturing Toronto brings together five advanced manufacturing areas — Design & Manufacturing, Automation Technology Expo, PACK EX, PLAST-EX, and Powder & Bulk Solids.

New York, NY

Solar & Storage Finance Summit USA
October 21—22, 2025
360 Madison Avenue

Connecting solar and storage projects with capital.

Greater Noida, India

The Battery Show India
October 30—November 1, 2025
India Expo Center, Greater Noida, India

Uniting engineers, business leaders, top-industry companies, and visionary thinkers from across the globe. Discover ground-breaking products, explore the latest advancements, and forge powerful solutions that will shape the future.

San Diego, CA

Battery Asset Management Summit
November 11—12, 2025
San Diego, CA

From design to end of life: connecting battery asset owners and optimizers to maximize strategies for storage assets.

Stuttgart, Germany


Foam Expo Europe
Adhesive & Bonding Expo Europe
Thermal Management Expo Europe
November 11—13, 2025
Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH

Europe’s largest free trade fair and conference for technical foam products and manufacturing.

London, UK

The Electric Vehicle Innovation & Excellence Awards (EVIES)
November 13, 2025

The electric vehicle innovation & excellence awards.

Bremen, Germany

Space Tech Expo Europe
November 18—20, 2025
Messe Bremen

Space Tech Expo Europe, the premier gathering for space professionals across the continent.

Santa Clara, CA

MEDevice Silicon Valley
November 19—20, 2025
Santa Clara Convention Center

MEDevice Silicon Valley brings together the brightest minds in the industry to demonstrate and discuss emerging trends, innovation, and disruptive tech changing the future of the medical device industry. From education to networking events and more, MEDevice bringing it all and more. 

Warsaw, Poland

Large Scale Solar CEE
November 2025
Warsaw Presidential Hotel

Building critical partnerships to accelerate solar deployment in Central & Eastern Europe.

TBC

Green Hydrogen East Coast Summit
November 2025

Solutions to deploy green hydrogen and power-to-X projects at scale.

Shanghai, China

Foam Expo China
December 3—5, 2025
Shanghai New International Expo Center

The premier expo and conference in the Asia-Pacific region for technical foam manufacturers and buyers.

Charlotte, NC

MD&M South
May 20—21, 2026
Charlotte Convention Center

From medtech and robotics to packaging, design plastics and processing, our six-in-one design, engineering, and manufacturing event connects you across multiple verticals and industries.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Advanced Design & Manufacturing Montréal
November 11—12, 2026
Palais des congrès de Montréal

  • ATX Montréal
  • FabBatt
  • Design & Manufacturing Montréal
  • Expoplast
  • PACK EX Montréal
  • PBS Montréal

This all-in-one, industry-wide event lets you explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future in advanced design and manufacturing across automation, robotics, energy efficiency, packaging, plastics, processing and more.

Houston, TX

PBS Texas Conference
Coming 2026
Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria

PBS TX Conference is a technical meeting focused on the knowledge engineers need to be successful in the bulk materials and processing industry. Located in a prime Houston location, the PBS TX Conference will deliver critical education led by industry experts.

Media

Your trusted resource for exclusive industry insights, in-depth reports, and daily updates.

MD+DI connects medical device and diagnostic professionals with the information, products, and services they need to bring medtech wonders to the world.

Design News connects engineering professionals with the news, applications trends, analysis, and solutions that solve today’s technical challenges and inspire tomorrow’s innovations.

Powder & Bulk Solids is the ultimate resource for the latest developments in dry particulate processing and bulk solids handling technology.

Battery Technology is the trusted source for news, trends, and technology insights for the global advanced battery and energy storage community.

PlasticsToday delivers timely news, insightful analysis, and product innovations to drive productivity and profitability in plastics processing.

Packaging Digest is the trusted voice of the packaging community, offering unrivaled insights into trends and technologies that empower packaging professionals to stay ahead in a variety of markets.

Directories

Explore unmatched directories for the latest innovation in products and one-of-a-kind vendors.

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Learn about the programs helping us identify, understand, and proactively address environmental impacts, social sustainability, and sustainable development.


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