MD&M Midwest 2026 | Advanced & Critical Manufacturing Expo 2026
About
MD&M Midwest is Informa Markets' advanced manufacturing, MedTech, and critical-industries expo for the Midwest. The 2026 edition is 28–29 October 2026 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Official pages describe it as the premier gathering for professionals and businesses in advanced manufacturing, MedTech, and critical industries — connecting decision-makers, engineers, and buyers. Planned scale: about 5,000 attendees, 575 exhibitors, 30+ hours of free education, and multiple conference program tracks.
Five industry sectors
One Midwest show covering the manufacturing process:
- MedTech — cardiovascular care, medical device manufacturing, and general healthcare in Minnesota's healthcare hub.
- Automation — robotics, sensors, motion control, and automated systems.
- Design and Manufacturing — 3D printing, CAD/CAM software, and testing equipment.
- Plastics — biocompatible polymers, injection molding, coatings, and related processes.
- Packaging — packaging design and materials, automation, and turnkey packaging lines.
Minnesota is home to innovators including 3M, Medtronic, General Mills, Mayo Clinic, Bosch Automotive, Medical Alley Association, and Cargill.
Hours
Expo hours
- Wednesday, 28 October 2026: 10:00–17:00
- Thursday, 29 October 2026: 10:00–16:00
MD&M Conference hours (as published)
- Day 0: 09:00–16:00
- Day 1: 08:15–16:15
- Day 2: 08:30–15:00
Registration hours
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026: 08:30–17:00
- Wednesday, 28 October 2026: 08:00–17:00
- Thursday, 29 October 2026: 08:00–16:00
Badge pick-up is in the Minneapolis Convention Center lobbies, outside the expo halls.
Who should attend
Engineers (design, project, packaging, plant); owners and executive managers; R&D, production and operations, quality, and purchasing professionals.
Registration
An Expo Pass is complimentary for qualified attendees if registered by 16 September 2026 (excludes sales and business development titles; non-exhibiting manufacturer / NEM registration is $499). Conference Super Early Bird ends 14 August 2026 (2-day $529 / 1-day $319), then Early Bird 15 August–16 September, Advanced 17 September–21 October, and onsite from 22 October. Group discounts apply automatically. Cancellation-fee waiver until 21 September 2026.
Pre-register: https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowMDA263/
Contact
Attendee registration: [email protected] / +1-310-445-4273
Organiser: Informa Markets (Manufacturing).
Register for entry or booths
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Minneapolis - Minneapolis Convention Center, Minnesota, United States