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  1. An event was held in Chicago on July 10, 2026, utilizing the facilities at McCormick Place.
  2. Major robotics and automation events are being hosted at McCormick Place in Chicago.
  3. The IMTS trade show events are being hosted in Chicago, with tax policies encouraging manufacturing investment.

IMTS Trade Show Extends Partnership with McCormick Place Through 2034

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 29
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What happened

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AMT, the producer of IMTS, and McCormick Place extended their partnership through 2034. IMTS is the largest manufacturing technology trade show in the Western Hemisphere. The agreement reinforces the show's contribution, generating an estimated $250 million in economic impact for Chicago and Illinois with each event. Additionally, IMTS is contributing $101,000 to Chicago Public Schools to support STEM education programs.

From exhibitoronline.com

Why it matters

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The extension secures the flagship manufacturing technology trade show in Chicago. This partnership reinforces the show's role in driving business for local Chicago establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and transportation providers. The continued presence of the event also supports the development of manufacturing talent and STEM education in the region.

The IMTS trade show is hosted in Chicago, a city where tax policies encourage manufacturing investment. Major robotics and automation events are also held at McCormick Place in Chicago.

From exhibitoronline.com

Who's involved

  • City of ChicagoThe City of Chicago, which hosts the event and benefits from the local economic impact.
  • McCormick PlaceMcCormick Place, the venue securing the IMTS partnership through 2034.
  • Chicago Public SchoolsChicago Public Schools, which receives funding from IMTS for STEM education programs.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • City of ChicagoSpeculative

    Local businesses in the City of Chicago could see increased revenue from the trade show's estimated economic impact.

  • Chicago Public SchoolsSpeculative

    Chicago Public Schools could receive direct funding from IMTS to support STEM education programs.

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