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.
160,000 SqFt
16+ Presentations
300+ EXhibitors
7,500 Leads
100% FREE for all
WEDNESDAY
July 29th, 2026
DEVOS PLACE - GRAND RAPIDS, MI
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
(free entry & free 2 hour parking*)
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
General Expo Admission
(Showfloor opens at 8:30 AM)
9:00 AM - 3:00 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 2026 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
July 30th, 2026
DEVOS PLACE - GRAND RAPIDS, MI
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
(free entry & free 2 hour parking*)
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Crain’s Business Grand Rapids Networking Breakfast
Location: Grand Gallery across from registration.
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.
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
General Expo Admission
(Showfloor opens at 8:30 AM)
9:00 AM - 3:00 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.
Presentation / Breakout Rooms
Presentation / Breakout Rooms are located across from registration.
Automation Room
Full Schedule TBA
Metalworking Room
Full Schedule TBA
i4.0 Tech Room
Full Schedule TBA
MRO / Safety Room
Full Schedule TBA
Keynote Presentations
Keynote One
TBA
Keynote Three
TBA
Keynote two
TBA
Keynote Four
TBA