IMTS 2026 was held at McCormick Place in Chicago — the largest convention center in North America, on the shore of Lake Michigan just south of downtown. Its scale is exactly why IMTS lives here: the show fills more than 1.2 million square feet across McCormick Place's connected buildings (the Lakeside, North, South and West halls).
The dates are September 14–19, 2026. IMTS runs a full week, and given the size of the floor, most serious attendees plan two or more days to cover the halls that matter to them.
Registration is handled at imts.com. In the lead-up, individual registration runs about $85 (discounted earlier), group rates are lower, and — notably — international registration is free. Chicago is served by O'Hare and Midway airports, and McCormick Place has extensive nearby hotels and shuttle service during the show, though rooms book up fast for IMTS week.
Chicago in mid-September is comfortable and the city is at its best — a strong reason the show has called McCormick Place home for decades. Plan travel and hotels early; IMTS is one of the largest events the city hosts.
| Individual | ≈ $85 (lower with early / group rates) |
|---|---|
| Group (5+) | ≈ $65 each (early-bird) |
| International visitors | Free |
| Where | imts.com registration |
Pricing is indicative and changes as the show approaches — confirm current rates at imts.com.
Official show site: imts.com · Dates: September 14–19, 2026 · Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois.
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