3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing Conferences, Expos & Events 2026

What is it?: TCT 3Sixty focuses on understanding the potential of additive manufacturing and 3D printing in order to increase adoption at all levels of design, engineering, and manufacturing.

Strength: A focus on real-world applications and realistic outlooks as well as a complete range of technology on the show floor create an innovative experience with networking opportunities, practical takeaways, and highly focused content for prospective and existing users alike.

Price: Free

Registration:  Register here.

What is it? NAMRC advances the scientific foundation of discrete-parts manufacturing leading to next-generation applications of emerging and innovative technology in material removal, forming and additive manufacturing processes and machines, and cyber-physical systems.

Strength: NAMRC is recognized as North America’s preeminent and longest-running international forum for applied research and industrial applications in manufacturing and design.

Price: From $450

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: AMMM is an international conference covering the latest trends on the intersection of medicine and 3D printing. This scientific conference is for engineers, doctors, researchers, and entrepreneurs, as well as all those in support positions to discuss the newest outcomes and developments.

Strength: AMMM offers a unique opportunity to exchange information and technology in the medical 3D printing field. As a bonus there is an opportunity for young scientists to attend a 4 day Additive Summer School, but be aware, places are limited.

Price:  from €190

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Much more than just a trade show, 3D Print Fiesta brings together key players from the entire 3D printing ecosystem.  The exhibition and conference provide networking opportunities for everyone from engineers and designers to manufacturers.

Strength: The conference is held concurrently with the Vietnam Industrial and Manufacturing Fair.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing (HI-AM) Conference presents R&D advancements in metal AM under four research themes: material development; advanced process modeling; process monitoring and control; and innovative AM processes/products.

Strength: HI-AM is the only academic conference in Canada focused exclusively on metal AM.

Price: Free for members, $450 early bird, $600 regular registration fee

Registration: Register here.

What is it? EHFAM aims to highlight the potential of the use of 3D printing in the healthcare realm, specifically as it relates to real-world applications. Bringing together the expertise of both 3DBasel and MGA Medica, this conference is for academics, professionals, policymakers, legal experts, patients, and 3D printing enthusiasts.

Strength: EHFAM brings together not just people from the medical and engineering field, but also legal professionals and policy makers to help drive practical solutions.

Price: From ~$300

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The Additive Manufacturing and Powder Metallurgy Conference focuses on metal additive manufacturing.

Strength: AMPM features worldwide industry experts presenting the latest technology developments in the field.  The conference is co-located with PowderMet, which is a hub for technology transfer is for professionals from every part of the industry, including buyers and specifiers of metal powders, tooling and compacting presses, sintering furnaces, powder handling and blending equipment, quality control and automation equipment, consulting and research services, and more.

Price: From $950

Registration: Register here. 

What is it?: Addidex Connect is a curated, two-day event for people working with robotic and large-scale additive manufacturing. Its for engineers, designers, software developers, and production specialists who are interested in discussing real workflows  and exchanging  practical knowledge centering on design-to-production processes, technical challenges, and lessons learned in real-world applications.

Strength: Its strength lies in a highly curated, practitioner-focused format that enables open discussion of constraints, failures, and production challenges often overlooked at larger events. This is intentionally not a trade fair. Instead, Addidex Connect fosters honest dialogue, technical depth, and meaningful collaboration across the full robotic AM workflow.

Price: TBD

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The conference will focus on 3D printers’ critical impact on industry, medicine, science, technology, aerospace, security, and more.

Strength: All innovations and solutions are presented on one stage by the best lecturers in the field.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: AM Japan is one of 10 specalised exhibitions that make up Manufacturing World Japan, the largest manufacturing trade show in Central Japan. Major visitors are from design, development, production engineering, purchasing and information system divisions of automotive, heavy industry, electric, machinery and precision equipment manufacturers in the world.

Strength: AM Japan (Additive Manufacturing Expo) is an exhibition about AM and 3D printing technology, including additive manufacturing, 3D printers, materials and contract manufacturing services.
It attracts many visitors who actively engage in business discussions with exhibitors. AM Japan is held at Tokyo and also in Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The I3D Conference discusses cutting edge advances in several emerging fields including AI-guided 3D printing, 3D bioprinting, flexible organic and printed electronics.

Strength: Runs concurrently with Nanotexnology International Conferences & Exhibition on Nanotechnologies, Organic Electronics & Nanomedicine.

Price: From €200

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The CDFAM Washington, 2026 Computational Design Symposium is a two day program that will showcase leading experts in computational design across all scales—from micro to mega. This year’s agenda connects industry to government and continues on where CDFAM Barcelona left off.

Strength: The symposium consistently attracts thought leaders from organizations such as NASA, BMW, Arup, Adidas, IDEO, DTU, MIT, Nike, leading design studios, and cutting edge software developers, ensuring an exceptional level of depth and breadth in its presentations.

Price: $850(early bird until June 1 or until sold out)

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: America Makes Members Meeting & Exchange (MMX) is the annual event of this organization. MMX focuses on the state of the industry and where it is headed.

Strength: The goal of MMX is to unite the community, encourage collaboration and build a comprehensive and globally competitive American additive manufacturing (AM) ecosystem.

Price: From $200

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: This show covers a range of content including: manufacturing equipment and components, software, 3D printing materials, and medical and biological applications.

Strength: A one-stop smart manufacturing exhibition.

Price: TBD

Registration: Pre-register here.

What is it? The World Summit and Expo on 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing is an annual event uniting global experts, enthusiasts, and industry leaders to advance innovation in 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

Strength: The conference fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing, featuring discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking to drive groundbreaking research and technological progress. It promotes interdisciplinary creativity and explores the latest trends and applications, aiming to shape the future of 3D printing and automation.

Price: From $399

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Anticipated to welcome over 10,000 visitors and host more than 200 exhibitors from around the world across approximately 20,000 m2 of exhibition space, the inaugural Formnext Asia Shenzhen organizers say they will bring a brand new experience to China’s manufacturing industry, covering an array of advanced technology, equipment, and products under the categories of materials, powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing, design, software, and processing technologies. Note: Formnext Asia Shenzhen is only open to trade visitors, not private visitors.

Strength: With the expertise from its brand name shows, Formnext Asia Shenzhen, the newly formed fair will be one of a kind in South China, where business opportunities are rapidly expanding.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The Congress brings together universities, industrial organizations, and public institutions to discuss theoretical and practical issues in 3D printing and digital technology.

Strength: Engineering, medical, and dental academics and professionals are encouraged to submit their practical contributions.

Price: From €50

Registration: Coming soon.

What is it?: The 2-Day conference with the theme of “Discussing Contemporary and Advanced Innovations in 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing” will bring scientists, researchers, and students together at the 9th European Congress on 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing from all over the world.

Strength: The conference provides an amazing chance to communicate with world-class scientists, Astronauts, and experts.

Price: From $480

Registration: Register here

What is it?: IMTS is where the creators, the builders, the sellers, and the drivers of manufacturing technology come to connect, be inspired, and find solutions. From around the globe, the industry gathers to discover the latest in innovations and technologies changing our future through advanced and traditional manufacturing, robotics, automation, and digital transformation. Be a part of the change.

Strength: IMTS hosts its very own additive manufacturing sector, accelerated by Formnext. See the continued improvements in materials and processes that are producing more industrial additive solutions than ever.

Price: From $65, Complimentary entrance for International Visitors

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: An international conference for researchers working on 3D printing and additive manufacturing. It provides a forum for participants who are new to the field as highlighting recent innovations in tools and methodologies.

Strength: This conference is the best platform to showcase your research work and share your knowledge globally.

Price: From $199

Registration: Register here.

What is it? CAMX is a 3-day conference focusing on the latest advancements in composites manufacturing and materials engineering, and how they can shape future product design.

Strength:  Live process demos, interactive displays, new materials are on display along with a diverse group of manufacturers, innovators, and suppliers to answer all your questions.

Price: From $85

Registration: Register here.

What is it? 3DPrintopia is a 2-day conference, previously known as the East Coast RepRap Festival (ERRF), focusing on the latest advancements of 3D printing companies and communities.

Strength:  Live speakers, the newest in 3D printers, as well as all things 3D printed: fashion, cosplay, props, replicas, art, instruments, and toys. As with previous ERRF events, also included is a 3D printed Pinewood Derby Race.

Price: From $10, kids under 17 are free.

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: ICAM is ASTM International’s flagship event for standardization, qualification, and certification with an emphasis on industry-specific requirements addressing the entire AM process and value chains.

Strength: The conference addresses application-specific requirements of various industry sectors in addition to covering the fundamentals of the AM process chain.  Industry, academia, and government agency professionals are invited to present.

Price: From $850

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The Design-2-Part Show is the most efficient place to meet high-quality American suppliers of custom parts, stock parts, and manufacturing services.

Strength: From design and prototypes to production, finishing, and assemblies, get the answers you need at this show.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Supported by Dubai Municipality and buildingSMART UAE, the ‘Middle East Reverse Engineering & Additive Manufacturing Show’ will showcase new-gen technologies such as 3D printing. The theme of this year’s event will be ‘localizing manufacturing excellence’.

Strength: During the event see how additive manufacturing is used within the energy sector, oil & gas, automotive and aerospace Industry with a keen focus on pharmaceutical industries.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: AM Japan is one of 9 specalised exhibitions that make up Manufacturing World Osaka, the largest manufacturing trade show in Western Japan. Major visitors are from design, development, production engineering, purchasing and information system divisions of automotive, heavy industry, electric, machinery and precision equipment manufacturers in the world.

Strength: AM Japan (Additive Manufacturing Expo) is an exhibition about AM and 3D printing technology, including additive manufacturing, 3D printers, materials and contract manufacturing services.
It attracts many visitors who actively engage in business discussions with exhibitors. AM Japan is held at Tokyo and also in Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The CDFAM Tokyo, 2026 Computational Design Symposium is a two day program that will showcase leading experts in computational design across all scales—from micro to mega. The Tokyo event continues the series’ focus following events in New York, Berlin, Washington DC, Amsterdam, and Barcelona.

All presentations to be delivered in English.

Strength: The program focuses on practitioners and peer-to-peer exchanges. This symposium is especially interesting for people who’s work combines computational and physical design.

Price: $TBD

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The Powder Metallurgy European Congress is held in Europe every year. It is an essential destination for the international PM community to meet its suppliers, producers, and end users and to discover the latest innovations in state-of-the-art PM technology.

Strength: Plenary, keynote, oral, and poster presentations focus on all aspects of PM.

Price: From €100

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The annual meeting of Mobility Goes Additive e.v. (MGA), the leading European network for Industrial AM, and the Women in AM Summit are coming together for a 2 day summit for talks, workshops, and networking highlighting the latest trends in AM.

Strength: A great opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in additive manufacturing and connect with leaders in the field.

Price: $250

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: AM Ceramics is an annual conference showcasing prestigious ceramic 3D printing experts from around the world. This conference offers a chance to network with innovators and learn about current achievements in 3D printed ceramics, especially for its use in medicine and dentistry.

Strength: Experts ranging from industry to research will present developments in the ceramic process chain, advances in 3D printing and applications in industry, medical, and more.

Price: From about $650 ($350 for students)

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: International Conference on Welding and Additive Manufacturing brings together scientists, researchers, and research scholars to exchange experiences and research results on all aspects of welding and additive manufacturing.

Strength: ICWAM is an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss innovations, trends, concerns, and practical solutions in welding and additive manufacturing.  All conference papers are blind peer reviewed.

Price: €300

Registration: Registration information here.

What is it?: This international biennial is dedicated to the industry of metal cutting, metal forming and additive machine tools, robots, digital manufacturing and automation systems.

Strength: The main Italian event dedicated to machinery and tech for metalworking showcases international products from hundreds of exhibitors.

Price: About $250

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The Additive Manufacturing for Oil & Gas Summit brings together experts and industry leaders to discuss the adoption of AM within the oil and gas industry around the globe.

Strength: Hosted by the same organizers of MILAM (military additive manufacturing summit), attendees will learn worldwide energy experts how to integrate additive manufacturing to improve performance and efficiency within the energy sector.

Price: From $890 (complimentary for Oil & Gas Owners and Operator Organizations)

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: At the Technical Review and Exchange, project engineers, managers, and partners collaborate and update stakeholders on the progress of projects underway to advance additive technology.

Strength: Open to members and non-members, TRX showcases the ongoing and successful America Makes projects portfolio by sharing the research and development of AM within their contracted project efforts.

Price: $175

Registration: Register here.

What is it? The Design-2-Part Show is the most efficient place to meet high-quality American suppliers of custom parts, stock parts, and manufacturing services.

Strength:  From design and prototypes to production, finishing, and assemblies, get the answers you need at this show.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Much more than just a trade show, 3D Print Fiesta brings together key players from the entire 3D printing ecosystem.  The exhibition and conference provide networking opportunities for everyone from engineers and designers to manufacturers.

Strength: The conference is held concurrently with the Vietnam Industrial and Manufacturing Fair.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Sponsored by ASMET, the Austrian Society for Metallurgy and Materials, and launched in 2014, this conference aims to bring together experts in metal additive manufacturing from all over the globe.

Strength: Network with industry professionals, scientists, and students and discuss the most important issues in the field.

Price: TBD

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: This international 2-day conference is dedicated to all aspects of 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology, relating not only current innovations, but also solutions to common challenges.

Strength: This conference provides an amazing opportunity for interdisciplinary researchers and practitioners to come together to discuss all things addtive.

Price: Starting at about $250

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Formnext is the world’s largest trade show for 3D printing (additive manufacturing) features nearly 859 exhibitors across four halls spanning 3D printers, materials, software, service providers, and more. About 33,000 visitors from across the globe flock to Frankfurt, Germany every year to to see the latest advances in additive manufacturing and listen to a wide range of talks, panels discussion, and presentations.

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Strength: The global elite of additive manufacturing representing solutions along the entire process chain will exhibit.

Price: From $112

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: AM Japan is one of 8 specalised exhibitions that make up the first edition of Manufacturing World Fukuoka. This show is the largest manufacturing exhibition in Fukuoka. Many manufacturers are expected to visit the show for the first time.

Strength: AM Japan (Additive Manufacturing Expo) is an exhibition about AM and 3D printing technology, including additive manufacturing, 3D printers, materials and contract manufacturing services.
It attracts many visitors who actively engage in business discussions with exhibitors. AM Japan is held at Tokyo and also in Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it? The ICAMM is an annual conference dedicated to presenting diverse scholarly research in the field of Additive Manufacturing of Metals. Each year the International Research Conference brings together leading scientists and scholars to share their research. The conference is especially valuable to students, academic leaders, and industry reseachers.

Strength: This event presents the latest trends, research, innovations, and solutions in Additive Manufacturing of Metals.

Price: From about $250

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The annual  MIL AM  is America’s premiere military, aerospace and defense 3D printing event featuring senior-level government acquisition priorities and advanced technological presentations on cutting-edge innovations across the AM community. Each year this preeminent event provides an opportunity for military, government, and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and develop a strategy toward implementing 3D technologies to transform current capability and stay competitive in the global arena.

Strength: This event will detail how the current administration, through the AM Forward Program, has made using AM technologies from industry a priority toward reducing supply chain vulnerabilities and leveraging the full potential that they can provide.

Price: From $690

Registration: Register here.

What is it? The ICAMAM is an annual conference dedicated to presenting diverse scholarly research in the field of Advanced Materials for Additive Manufacturing. Each year the International Research Conference brings together leading scientists and scholars to share their research. The conference is especially valuable to students, academic leaders, and industry reseachers.

Strength: This event presents the latest trends, research, innovations, and solutions in Advanced Materials for Additive Manufacturing.

Price: From about $250

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Southern Manufacturing and Electronics is the most comprehensive annual industrial exhibition in the UK and a major pan-European showcase for new technology in production equipment, electronic production and assembly, tooling, components, and subcontract services across an impressively wide range of industries.

Strength: This is the place to see the latest in production hardware, components, consumables, and technology.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The Sustainable Manufacturing Conference is dedicated to advancing sustainable manufacturing processes through cutting-edge technologies and thought leadership. The event brings together industry pioneers, technical innovators, and policy influencers.

Strength: This event will highlight the sustainability of 3D printing. As an official partner of MD&M West, attendees benefit from integrated experiences and  an expanded network of industry leaders.

Price: From $50

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: At ADDIT3D, companies can look for parts, materials, software and design solutions, and CAM based on new technologies.

Strength: With exhibit and conference components, ADDIT3D offers a unique opportunity to exchange information and technology and improve manufacturing competitiveness.

Price:  €15.

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Additive Manufacturing Strategies is the foremost 3D Printing event in the northeast.

Strength: AMS includes panels and keynotes on nine vertical topics most critical in the fast-growing world of additive manufacturing. Online participation will be limited.

Price: From $999

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: EBAM focuses on specific challenges and opportunities for additive manufacturing offered by electron beam technology.

Strength: EBAM 2027 will bring together research and industrial users to work toward technology improvements through keynotes, poster presentations, and exhibits.

Price: From €220

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: This conference brings together additive manufacturing experts, leading industry representatives, and decision-makers from the entire AM value chain. Meet and network with global AM users from the transportation, energy, construction, consumer goods sectors, to name a few. Work areas include management, product design, manufacturing, production, and executive roles.

Strength: More than 1,200 participants, 60 speakers and 135 exhibitors exchange AM cases and developments.

Price: From €420 Virtual (free for early birds), €896 On site

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: A conference for users, by users. AMUG brings together engineers, designers, managers, and educators from around the world to share expertise, challenges, and application developments in additive manufacturing.

Strength: The agenda is packed with presentations, workshops, competitions and expos.

Price: From $1,295

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Hannover Messe covers professional and industrial applications including additive manufacturing, automation technology, engineering, industrial startups, and robotics.

Strength: Exhibitors and content cover industry, energy, and logistics sectors.

Price: From €22

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: AM Japan is one of 10 specalised exhibitions that make up Manufacturing World Japan, the largest manufacturing trade show in Central Japan. Major visitors are from design, development, production engineering, purchasing and information system divisions of automotive, heavy industry, electric, machinery and precision equipment manufacturers in the world.

Strength: AM Japan (Additive Manufacturing Expo) is an exhibition about AM and 3D printing technology, including additive manufacturing, 3D printers, materials and contract manufacturing services.
It attracts many visitors who actively engage in business discussions with exhibitors. AM Japan is held at Nagoya and also in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: RAPID + TCT, North America’s largest expo for all things additive manufacturing, goes head-to-head with the new Formnext USA. Unfortunately, attendees will be forced to choose between these two great events.

Strength: Held in conjunction with SAE International’s World Congress Experience (WCX) and SME’s AeroDef Manufacturing event for the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry.

Price: From $125 for an expo pass to $1,300 for a full expo and conference pass.

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Rapid.Tech is a meeting place for the international additive manufacturing community bringing together start-ups, services, manufacturers and experts.

Strength: The 3D Pioneers Challenge and the Start-Up Award provide additional networking and presentation opportunities.

Price: Starting at $30

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: One of the most prolific trade shows for the digital manufacturing field in Asia.

Strength: According to the TCT, this conference has become Asia’s first and the world’s second-largest professional exhibition of additive manufacturing technology.

Price: TBD

Registration: Register here.

What is it? The Plastics Technology Expo is a trade show created to connect the entire North American plastics market under one roof.

Strength: The show features a robust pavilioned exhibit hall, free education and extensive networking opportunities.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Technoforum is a platform for the latest equipment for various sectors of mechanical engineering, machine tool construction, and development of structural materials.

Strength: Covers all production processes from research to pilot to mass production.

Price: TBD

Registration: Register here.

What is it?:  The Design-2-Part Show is the most efficient place to meet high-quality American suppliers of custom parts, stock parts, and manufacturing services.

Strength: From design and prototypes to production, finishing, and assemblies, get the answers you need at this show.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: An online, four-week professional course consisting of 8 topics, taught by experts in their respective fields, resulting in an ASTM professional certificate. Topics include: mechanical testing, safety, feedstock, design & simulation, qualification & certification, non-destructive inspection, metrology & post-processing, as well as a general overview of AM processes.

Strength: Attendees will gain extensive knowledge of common AM practices. This course serves as a foundation and pre-requisite for further studies through the ASTM AM Center of Excellence.

Price: $1,799

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival is a community-driven gathering for makers, engineers, and hobbyists passionate about open-source 3D printing and digital fabrication. It features hands-on workshops, technical talks, and demonstrations showcasing innovative RepRap-style printers, tools, and projects.

Strength: The event emphasizes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the DIY spirit that underpins the broader maker movement.

Price: Free, but get tickets in advance

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: At the Technical Review and Exchange, project engineers, managers, and partners collaborate and update stakeholders on the progress of projects underway to advance additive technology.

Strength: Open to members and non-members, TRX showcases the ongoing and successful America Makes projects portfolio by sharing the research and development of AM within their contracted project efforts.

Price: $175

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: This conference aims to provide a platform for researchers, academics, industry leaders, and students in Additive Manufacturing Technologies.

Strength: A conference highlighting research in diverse sectors of additive manufacturing, from aerospace to medical and everything in between.

Price:

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The CDFAM Barcelona, 2026 Computational Design Symposium is a two day program that will showcase leading experts in computational design across all scales—from micro to mega. This year’s agenda will highlight the role of AI and machine-learning plays within these areas with contributers from both industry and academia.

Strength: The symposium consistently attracts thought leaders from organizations such as NASA, BMW, Arup, Adidas, IDEO, DTU, MIT, Nike, leading design studios, and cutting edge software developers, ensuring an exceptional level of depth and breadth in its presentations.

Price: $650(early bird until Feb 1)

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Develop3D Live is a one-day conference and exhibition focused on the latest advancements in product development technologies. It covers CAD/CAE/CAM, additive manufacturing, computational design, AI-powered workflows, XR/visualization, and more.

Strength: Attendees benefit from a rich mix of expert-led talks, live tech demos, and forward-looking discussions spanning design, simulation, and digital fabrication. What makes the event especially appealing is its free admission, which includes access to all sessions, the exhibition, networking opportunities, and even lunch and coffee—making it one of the most cost-effective and content-rich events in the engineering and design space.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it? The BIG IDEAS conference offers the industry a forum to discuss the future of UV and EB technologies while learning more about the applications and science that will enable developments two years, five years and ten years down the road.

Strength: This event focuses on the BIG IDEAS in the global space for UV+EB technology and will include additive manufacturing, UV LED, printing, automotive, data-driven materials and more.

Price: From $300

Registration: Register here.

What is it? The UK’s Leading RepRap Festival is now in its second year. This year, the event will be hosted in the modern, accessible Manchester Metropolitan University Business School in partnership with Manchester Met’s PrintCity. Last year saw over 1000 attendees, 40 exhibitors and raised about £50k to support neurodiverse engineers.

Strength: Rep Rap Festivals, in general, celebrate the innovative and community-driven spirit of the 3D printing. SMRRF says it will have the latest releases from the industry’s biggest names, and feature highly sought after Content Creators.

Price: From about $7

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Formnext Forum Austin partners Additive Manufacturign Media with Formnext and AMT to bring the world’s largest expo for all things additive manufacturing to the U.S.. Producers of the German Formnext, together with their partners will stage the event at Austin’s Palmer Event Center in the Spring of 2026.

Strength: Formnext is the largest “brand” in additive manufacturing expos and expectations are high for a great show with the top exhibitors.

Price: TBD

Registration: TBD. More info here.

What is it? Chaired by Dr. Mohsen Seifi, this senior and expert-led conference will bring together 100+ Heads of Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Engineering from the world’s leading OEMs, Tier 1s, and R&D organizations to gather and discuss the requirements, challenges, and solutions to scale manufacturing and achieve a faster time to market with feasible economic returns.

Strength: Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from and network with key speakers in the industry, including representatives from NASA, Boeing, America Makes, and USAF.

Price: from $1,000

Registration: Register here.

What is it? The conference presents developments in additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies.

Strength: Presenters are AM experts from industry and research from around the world.

Price: From €640

Registration: Register here.