AME 2026 Agenda
Four Different Halls
all Local and Live!
AUTOMATION HALL
Robots, Cobots, Laser Markers, Safety, Motion, Vision, Machine Builders, Integrators, Logistics, Ergonomics, Universities, MMTC and The Right Place
MRO/SAFETY HALL
Showcasing a wide variety of new and advanced industrial and safety products which are current and readily available for same day delivery, online ordering or in-store pickup. Products include industrial supplies, safety and security items, workwear clothing, specialized cutting tools and much more.
METALWORKING HALL
Cutting Tools, Coatings, Work and Tool Holding, Metalworking Fluids, Additive Manufacturing, and Inventory Management Solutions
i4.0 TECH HALL
Automated Inspection, Autonomous Material Handling, Connected Worker, Digital Twin, Enterprise Optimization, IIoT Platform, MR/VR Training, Machine Monitoring, Simulation, 3D Printing.
Over 1100 Differnt companies in attendance
165,000 SqFt
16+ Presentations
200 EXhibitors
10,500 Leads
100% FREE for all
WEDNESDAY
August 11th,
2027
DEVOS PLACE - GRAND RAPIDS, MI
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
(free entry & free 2 hour parking*)
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Open
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
General Expo Admission
(Showfloor opens at 8:30 AM)
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Seminar Rooms with experts discussing Automation, Metalworking, Mechanical, and other manufacturing issues like exploring state and federal grants for training, equipment, or energy savings. Below you will soon see the 2026 Speaker/Breakout Room Agenda.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
AME 2027 Networking Event/Party at Mojo’s Dueling Piano Bar. This is a ticketed event and can be purchased when your register to attend the show. Tickets need to be purchased in advance are only available online.
ThursDAY
August 12th, 2027
DEVOS PLACE - GRAND RAPIDS, MI
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
(free entry & free 2 hour parking*)
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AME Registration Open
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
General Expo Admission
(Showfloor opens at 8:30 AM)
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Seminar Rooms with experts discussing Automation, Metalworking, Mechanical, and other manufacturing issues like exploring state and federal grants for training, equipment, or energy savings. Below you will soon see the 2027 Speaker/Breakout Room Agenda.
Keynote Presentations
Keynote One
11 AM - wednesday August 11th
TBA
Keynote two
3 pM - wednesday August 11th
TBA
Keynote Three
11 AM - Thursday August 12th
TBA
Keynote FOUR
1 pM - Thursday August 12th
TBA
Presentation / Breakout Rooms
Presentation / Breakout Rooms are located across from registration.
Automation Room
Wednesday august 11th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM:
TBA
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM:
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Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
Presented by: TBA
Thursday august 12th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
Presented by: TBA
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
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general Mfg room one
Wednesday august 11th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:
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Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM:
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Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
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Thursday august 12th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM:
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Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
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i4.0 Technology Room
Wednesday august 11th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
Presented by: TBA
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM:
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Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
Presented by: TBA
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
Presented by: TBA
Thursday august 12th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
Presented by: TBA
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM:
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Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
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general Mfg room two
Wednesday August 11th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
Presented by: TBA
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
Presented by: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
Presented by: TBA
Thursday august 12th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
Presented by: TBA
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM:
TBA
Speaker: TBA
Title: TBA
Presented by: TBA