Happy New Year From Formaspace!
It’s hard to believe that today is New Year’s Eve. That means it’s time for the 2015 Formaspace Calendar of Industry Events.
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January 2015
AIAA SciTech 2015
Event Host: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
January 5, 2015 – January 9, 2015
Kissimee, Florida
Tags: Aerospace Research, Development, Technology
“SciTech2015 is the largest event for Aerospace research, development, and technology in the world.”
February 2015
BiOS
Event Host: SPIE Photonics West
February 7, 2015 – February 12, 2015
San Francisco
Moscone Center
Tags: Biomedical Optics
“BiOS is the world’s largest biomedical optics conference, part of Photonics West. Attend BiOS 2015, the premier biomedical optics conference, and learn the latest results in bioscience, diagnostics and therapeutics, biophotonics, new imaging modalities, optical coherence tomography, neurophotonics, optogenetics, tissue optics, biomedical optics, biomedicine, and translational research.”
SLAS 2015
Event Host: Society for Laboratory Automation & Screening (SLAS)
February 7, 2015 – February 11, 2015
Washington D.C.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Tags: Laboratory Professionals
“More than 5,000 leading researchers, technologists, engineers and laboratory professionals.”
SolidWorks World 2015
Event Host: SolidWorks, a division of Dassault Systèmes
February 8, 2015 – February 11, 2015
Phoenix
Phoenix Convention Center
Tags: CAD CAM Manufacturing
“Annual conference of CAD CAM software for engineering, manufacturing, AEC and other industries.”
ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit
Event Host: Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy – U.S. Department of Energy
February 9, 2015 – February 11, 2015
Washington, DC
Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
Tags: Thought Leadership, Energy
“We gather the best minds in academia, business, and government to advance energy technology innovation. Join us to discuss cutting-edge energy issues and build relationships to help move technologies into the marketplace. Meet with key representatives from the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other government agencies who are actively supporting energy technology development.”
Pacific Design and Manufacturing
Event Host: Design News
February 10, 2015 – February 12, 2015
Anaheim
Anaheim Convention Center
Tags: Design and Manufacturing
“Get a chance to network with representatives from over 2,000 regional OEMs attending, or choose from eight expert-led seminars, including: security, robotics, IT networking, motors and motion control including pneumatics and hydraulics, introduction to rapid manufacturing, rapid manufacturing, and a two-part lean manufacturing workshop.”
West Pack
Event Host: UBM Canon
February 10, 2015 – February 12, 2015
Anaheim
Anaheim Convention Center
Tags: Packaging
“Connect with other packaging professionals for inspiration and innovative ideas.”
March 2015
GDC: Game Developers Conference
Event Host: UBM Tech Game Network
March 2, 2015 – March 6, 2015
San Francisco
Moscone Center
Tags: Games and Interactive
“The GDC attracts over 23,000 attendees, and is the primary forum where programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, business decision-makers and others involved in the development of interactive games gather to exchange ideas and shape the future of the industry.”
PITTCON 2015 Conference and Expo
Event Host: The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical, Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, Inc.
March 8, 2015 – March 12, 2015
New Orleans
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Tags: Laboratory Science Equipment
“World’s largest and most comprehensive annual conference and exposition on laboratory science and instrumentation. Discover solutions to all your laboratory challenges from leading exhibitors from 30 countries. Get a first-hand look at cutting edge innovations in instrumentation, services, supplies and technologies to help your lab run more effectively and efficiently.”
SXSW: South By Southwest
Event Host: SXSW, LLC
March 13, 2015 – March 22, 2015
Austin, TX
Numerous Local Venues
Tags: Music, Film, Interactive
“South by Southwest (SXSW) is a world-renowned set of music, film and interactive festivals, performances and conferences held each spring in Austin, Texas.”
TED 2015
Event Host: Technology Education Design (TED)
March 16, 2015 – March 20, 2015
Vancouver
TED Conference Center
Tags: Thought Leadership
“Truth and Dare. We dare to think this will, in truth, be the most provocative, invigorating, mind-shifting TED yet. A conference that builds on everything we’ve learned these past 30 years, and combines rigor and delight in equal measure. If you’re willing to leave any cozy assumptions behind, we would very much like you to be part of it.”
TEDActive 2015
Event Host: Technology Education Design (TED)
March 16, 2015 – March 20, 2015
Whistler, BC
Chateau Whistler (Concurrent with TED2015)
Tags: Thought Leadership
“For TEDActive 2015, we’re on a quest to magnify both facets. We will seek to challenge and reshape our core beliefs about today’s reality. And at the same time celebrate the thinkers, dreamers and mavericks who offer bold new alternatives. At TEDActive, we’ll watch the TED Conference on beautiful HD screens in a creative, casual setting.”
ARAB LAB 2015
Event Host: ARABLAB Group
March 23, 2015 – March 26, 2015
Dubai
Dubai International Exhibition Centre
Tags: Laboratory Science Equipment
“For 2015 we have added FoodLAB to join the existing BioLAB, PetroLAB, MediLAB and NanoLAB sectors. FoodLAB has been designed to provide specialist analytical manufacturers with the opportunity to meet technicians and analysts working in the food sector. With increasing concerned over the safety and provenance of food this is certainly a growing sector.”
AmCon Seattle
Event Host: AmCon
March 24, 2015 – March 25, 2015
Bellevue, WA
Meydenbauer Center
Tags: Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers
“Meet face-to-face with some of the finest Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers from throughout the U.S. and Canada.”
April 2015
AmCon Orlando
Event Host: AmCon
April 7, 2015 – April 8, 2015
Orlando
Orange County Convention Center
Tags: Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers
“Meet face-to-face with some of the finest Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers from throughout the U.S. and Canada.”
NAB
Event Host: National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
April 11, 2015 – April 16, 2015
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Convention Center
Tags: Electronic Media
“The world’s largest B2B electronic media show for the media and entertainment industries.”
Hannover Messe 2015
Event Host: Hannover Messe
April 13, 2015 – April 17, 2015
Hannover, Germany
Hannover Messe
Tags: Industrial Trade Show
“The message behind “Integrated Industry – Join the Network!” is that the key challenges of the fourth industrial revolution – such as achieving universal standards for machine-to-machine communication, maintaining data security and finding new business models – can be mastered only through collective endeavor in networks.”
IEEE RFID 2015
Event Host: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
April 15, 2015 – April 17, 2015
San Diego
San Diego Convention Center
Tags: RFID
“IEEE RFID 2015 is our ninth annual conference. It is the premier technical conference for RFID where you can: Hear from leading experts in the field about the latest developments in RFID. Meet other practitioners and researchers from industry and academia. Learn about the latest research advancements in specific conference tracks and the poster and demo session. Expand your knowledge by attending a few workshops and tutorials.”
Inside 3D Printing: New York
Event Host: Meckler Media
April 15, 2015 – April 17, 2015
New York
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Tags: 3D Printing Technologies
“Under one roof all levels of 3D Printing interest are covered whether an attendee is interested in the future of bioprinting to making custom jewelry.”
PMTS
Event Host: Production Machining
April 21, 2015 – April 23, 2015
Columbus, OH
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Tags: Precision Machining
“PMTS is for manufacturers of precision machined parts. For 3 days in April, all the vendors that you travel miles to see at other shows will be concentrated in one place – the Greater Columbus Convention Center. PMTS also offers hands-on technical sessions on the show floor that will give you the chance to see machines up-close and in action.”
High Point Market: Spring
Event Host: High Point Market
April 18, 2015 – April 23, 2015
High Point, NC
Numerous Local Venues
Tags: Furniture and Home Furnishings
“The High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, bringing more than 75,000 people to High Point every six months. Serious retail home furnishings buyers can be found in High Point twice a year because if you can’t find it in High Point…it probably doesn’t exist.”
AmCon Denver
Event Host: AmCon
April 28, 2015 – April 29, 2015
Denver
The Colorado Convention Center
Tags: Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers
“Meet face-to-face with some of the finest Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers from throughout the U.S. and Canada.”
May 2015
ISM 2015
Event Host: International Supply Chain Management (ISM)
May 3, 2015 – May 6, 2015
Phoenix
Phoenix Convention Center
Tags: Supply Chain and Operations Management
“ISM’s annual Conference delivers rich content from practitioners with a strong track record in the field. Focus on topics that are important to you in global supply chain, logistics, big data and analytics, career development, business acumen or indirect spend. Join thousands of your peers to expand your network and learn about the today’s challenges in finance, negotiations, leadership, supplier segmentation and compliance.”
AISTech 2015
Event Host: Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST)
May 4, 2015 – May 7, 2015
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland Convention Center
Tags: iron and steel manufacturing
“The 7th International Congress on the Science and Technology of Ironmaking. ICSTI provides an opportunity to learn about and debate the essential issues and challenges in ironmaking today. AISTech 2015 and ICSTI will include technical papers, keynote speakers and proceedings. Abstracts for this major international conference are being sought now for manuscripts to be presented at the event and published in the proceedings.”
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
Event Host: Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
May 4, 2015 – May 7, 2015
Houston
Reliant Park
Tags: Oil and Gas Upstream and Downstream Production
“Founded in 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference is the world’s foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. OTC is held annually at Reliant Park in Houston.”
AmCon Kansas City
Event Host: AmCon
May 12, 2015 – May 13, 2015
“Kansas City, MO
Overland Park Convention Center
Tags: Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers
“Meet face-to-face with some of the finest Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers from throughout the U.S. and Canada.”
Eastec
Event Host: SME
May 12, 2015 – May 14, 2015
West Springfield, MA
TBA
Tags: Design Engineering, Machining
“EASTEC, the premier manufacturing exposition in New England, returns May 12-14, 2015. With more than 500 exhibitors, complimentary conference sessions, tours of nearby facilities, and much more, EASTEC is designed to jumpstart your business opportunities. The event offers a unique chance to connect with resources that can solve your firm’s most pressing problems, improve productivity and increase profits. It’s clear why so many business owners, engineers, designers, production managers and purchasing executives attend EASTEC to keep their operations current.”
AIA Convention 2015
Event Host: The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
May 14, 2015 – May 16, 2015
Atlanta
McCormick Place
Tags: AEC
“AIA Convention 2015 is all about impact: What’s making an impact in the world of architecture and design, the people and ideas that inspire innovation, and discovering new ways you can have an impact on our profession and the spaces in which we live.”
ICFF International Contemporary Furniture Fair
Event Host: International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
May 16, 2015 – May 19, 2015
New York
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Tags: Furniture Exposition
“The 27th annual ICFF, North America’s platform for global design, will map the newest frontier of what’s best and what’s next at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, May 16-19, 2015.”
AmCon Austin
Event Host: AmCon
May 21, 2015 – May 22, 2015
Austin, TX
Lester E. Palmer Events Center
Tags: Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers
“Meet face-to-face with some of the finest Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers from throughout the U.S. and Canada.”
TEDWomen 2015
Event Host: Technology Education Design (TED)
May 27, 2015 – May 29, 2015
Monterey, CA
Tags: Thought Leadership
“At TEDWomen 2015, we’ll explore the bold ideas that create momentum in how we think, live and work. From the young scientist revealing a breakthrough discovery to the activist who methodically transformed how the world thinks about women. From the veteran CEO whose trade secrets turn organizations around to the athlete whose extraordinary comeback shocked the world.”
Dwell on Design LA
Event Host: Dwell Media
May 29, 2015 – May 31, 2015
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Convention Center
Tags: Furniture Exposition, Interior Design
“Dwell on Design LA, curated by the editors of Dwell magazine, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center May 29-31, 2015. With three full days of dynamic exhibitions, unparalleled educational opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, 90 onstage programs, 250+ speakers, and more than 2,000 innovative modern furnishings and products, Dwell on Design LA is America’s largest design event.”
IIE Annual Conference and Expo
Event Host: Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
May 30, 2015 – June 2, 2015
Nashville, Tennessee
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Tags: Industrial and Systems Engineering
“Be a part of the largest IE event of the year! The conference program comprises two types of sessions: Applied Solutions, showcasing proven solutions and applications from industry, and the Industrial & Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC), featuring research from academia and industry scholars.”
June 2015
Sustainable Brands ’15
Event Host: Sustainable Life Media
June 1, 2015 – June 4, 2015
San Diego
Paradise Point
Tags: Thought Leadership, Sustainability
“Sustainable Brands® is the universally recognized home for the community of business and brand leaders seeking to shift the world toward a flourishing future. Community members come together to collaborate, explore business model innovations and identify techniques that create, measure and communicate brand value.”
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East
Event Host: MedTechWorld
June 9, 2015 – June 11, 2015
New York
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Tags: Medical Design and Manufacturing
“Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East connects medical device development professionals to the inspiration, partnerships, education, and technologies needed to drive medical device innovation.”
Aviation 2015
Event Host: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
June 12, 2015 – June 26, 2015
Dallas
Tags: Aerospace Research, Development, Technology
“AVIATION 2015 will explore new and emerging aeronautics technologies, focus on new initiatives and plans, and examine the important domestic and international issues that affect them. It will bring together leaders from all elements of the aviation enterprise to focus on critical issues for the next decade of aviation development—critical issues that offer significant business development opportunities.”
ACHEMA
Event Host: DECHEMA Ausstellungs-GmbH
June 15, 2015 – June 19, 2015
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Tags: Chemical Engineering, Process Industries
“Need a separator for algal biomass? Have a look at mechanical processes in hall 5. Wondering about the best distilling method to produce bioethanol? Ask the thermal processes experts in hall 6. Want to acquire a license for an innovative bioprocess? Go to the research and innovations hall 9.2”
BIO International Convention
Event Host: Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
June 15, 2015 – June 18, 2015
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Tags: Biotechnology
“BIO International Convention is a service of and hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products.”
NEOCON
Event Host: Merchandise Mart, Vornado Realty Trust
June 15, 2015 – June 17, 2015
Chicago
The Merchandise Mart
Tags: Contract Furniture Trade Fair
“NeoCon is the largest commercial interiors show in North America. The three-day event attracts nearly 50,000 design professionals and showcases more than 700 leading companies. With over 1 million square feet of exhibition space, the show launches thousands of new products and covers a spectrum of vertical markets including Workplace, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Environmental, Government and Education. The exhibition is complemented by first-class educational programming featuring over 100 accredited seminars, association forums, keynote presentations and special events.”
E3: Electronic Entertainment Expo
Event Host: Entertainment Software Association (ESA)
June 16, 2015 – June 18, 2015
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Convention Center
Tags: Games and Interactive
“E3 is the world’s premier trade show for computer and video games and related products. The show is owned by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of the companies, publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet.”
World Industrial Design Day
Event Host: International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID)
June 29, 2015
Worldwide
Tags: Industrial Design
“The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design celebrate World Industrial Design Day on June 29th.”
July 2015
AACC 2015 Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo
Event Host: American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)
July 26, 2015 – July 30, 2015
Atlanta
Georgia World Congress Center
Tags: Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Medicine
“Connect with global leaders in clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, translational medicine, lab management, big data management, and other areas of breaking science in laboratory medicine Learn about cutting edge technology. AACC’s annual meeting has more than 200 new product introductions each year Hear vital research and learn about important changes in the field. With more than 400 educational opportunities in Lectures, Plenary Sessions, Symposia, Short Courses and Brown Bag Sessions, you can design an educational experience that meets your needs to say ahead of changes in the field ”
Propulsion and Energy 2015
Event Host: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
July 27, 2015 – July 29, 2015
Orlando
Tags: Aerospace Research, Development, Technology
“The AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition (AIAA Propulsion and Energy) integrates the Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit (JPC) with the International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC) into an annual event that brings together technologists, developers, operators, program managers, chief engineers, and policy makers to address aerospace propulsion and energy issues and challenges.”
August 2015
SIGGRAPH 2015
Event Host: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Group for Graphics (SIGGRAPH)
August 9, 2015 – August 13, 2015
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Convention Center
Tags: Computer Graphics and Interactive
“The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of exhibitors from around the world.”
IDSA International Conference
Event Host: Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
August 19, 2015 – August 22, 2015
Seattle
Tags: Industrial Design
“When designers, educators, students, and business leaders come together to exchange information and ideas, exciting things happen. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us in Seattle, Aug. 19-22, 2015 for our 50th Anniversary conference, chaired by Surya Vanka, IDSA, Director of User Experience at Microsoft Corp. The theme is The Future of the Future: The Next 50 Years. The conference will celebrate the achievements of the design community over the last half century and accelerate reinvention of the profession to ensure its relevance in the 21st century.”
Space 2015
Event Host: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
August 31, 2015 – September 2, 2015
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena Convention Center
Tags: Aerospace Research, Development, Technology
“Hosted by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and organized by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). What to Expect Almost 1,000 participants from more than 300 institutions in 20 countries. More than 400 papers reporting on the latest innovations in space technology, exploration, and operations. ITAR sessions reporting on timely, innovative ideas and progress. A technology-driven exposition.”
September 2015
IBEX: The International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference
Event Host: Professional BoatBuilder Magazine
September 15, 2015 – September 17, 2015
Louisville, KY
Kentucky Exposition Center
Tags: Boat design construction
“IBEX is the world’s premier technical showcase for boat builders, designers, repairers, and surveyors and boatyard/marina operators, distributors, and dealers. It delivers a unique forum to do business, share ideas, and accelerate new product development. A highly respected education conference. New products and processes. Valuable networking opportunities.”
Westec
Event Host: SME
September 15, 2015 – September 17, 2015
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Convention Center
Tags: Design Engineering, Machining
“WESTEC has always been the West Coast’s “can’t miss” event, a technology showcase that helped generations of manufacturers grow their businesses. This is where you’ll meet experts who can help apply cutting-edge equipment, make sense of lean methods, and manufacture with composites, titanium, or other advanced materials. Think about the many technology breakthroughs of recent decades: chances are they were unveiled at WESTEC.”
AmCon Rochester, NY
Event Host: AmCon
September 23, 2015 – September 24, 2015
Rochester, NY
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Tags: Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers
“Meet face-to-face with some of the finest Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers from throughout the U.S. and Canada.”
October 2015
CAMLT 2015
Event Host: California Assoc. for Medical Laboratory Technology (CAMLT)
October 2, 2015 – October 4, 2015
Sacramento, CA
Embassy Suites Sacramento – Riverfront Promenade
Tags: Laboratory Science Equipment
“CAMLT is a non-profit statewide professional association for Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians and Phlebotomists in California. Make CAMLT your choice for Continuing Education and Professional Networking.”
Dwell on Design New York
Event Host: Dwell Media
October 2, 2015 – October 4, 2015
New York
Skylight Clarkson Square (SoHo)
Tags: Furniture Exposition, Interior Design
“Dwell on Design New York, curated by the editors of Dwell magazine, debuted at 82 Mercer in SoHo with 5,000 members of the design elite gathering for innovative installations and onstage discussions centering around contract design, public space, urban infrastructure, and more. In 2015, Dwell on Design New York will move into Skylight Clarkson Sq in SoHo.”
APICS 2015
Event Host: American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
October 5, 2015 – October 7, 2015
Las Vegas
Tags: Supply Chain and Operations Management
“APICS 2015 is the premier event for supply chain and operations management professionals. Supply chain and operations management professionals are expected to achieve maximum productivity, meet consumer demand, and remain agile amid instability and unpredictability. Each year, the APICS annual conference offers relevant education, best practices and thought leadership to help attendees lead their organizations and reach these goals.”
AmCon Dallas
Event Host: AmCon
October 7, 2015 – October 8, 2015
Dallas (Irving, TX)
Irving Convention Center
Tags: Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers
“Meet face-to-face with some of the finest Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers from throughout the U.S. and Canada.”
High Point Market: Fall
Event Host: High Point Market
October 17, 2015 – October 22, 2015
High Point, NC
Numerous Local Venues
Tags: Furniture and Home Furnishings
“The High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, bringing more than 75,000 people to High Point every six months. Serious retail home furnishings buyers can be found in High Point twice a year because if you can’t find it in High Point…it probably doesn’t exist.”
Gulf Coast Conference
Event Host: Gulf Coast Conference
October 20, 2015 – October 21, 2015
Houston
NRG (Reliant) Park
Tags: Laboratory Equipment, Gas Chromatography
“Whether it be for R&D, QA/QC, process, pilot work, chemical engineering needs, or academica, this new forum will provide a vehicle to learn accepted techniques and methods, tips and tricks to afford better consistancy and accuracy when making chemical measurements, see and understand the newest technologies in action, and hear from the community’s “though leaders” describe successful approaches to their businesses, highlight ideas about new techniques, and discuss the possible areas of improvement for our industry in the future.”
AmCon Salt Lake City
Event Host: AmCon
October 27, 2015 – October 28, 2015
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Palace Convention Center
Tags: Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers
“Meet face-to-face with some of the finest Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers from throughout the U.S. and Canada.”
The ASSEMBLY Show
Event Host: Assembly BNP Media
October 27, 2015 – October 29, 2015
Chicago (Rosement, IL)
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Tags: Manufacturing Technology
“The ASSEMBLY Show – Helping suppliers, buyers and users of assembly equipment in manufacturing plants connect, learn, share and explore all things ‘assembly’.”
LAGCOE
Event Host: Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE)
October 27, 2015 – October 29, 2015
Lafayette, Louisiana
Cajundome and Convention Center
Tags: Oil and Gas Upstream and Downstream Production
“Premiere exposition and technology forum event for the worldwide energy industry. (Note: this event alternates annually with PBIOS)
SPE ATCE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition
Event Host: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
October 28, 2015 – October 30, 2015
Houston
George R. Brown Convention Center
Tags: Oil and Gas Upstream and Downstream Production
“The Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition offers the latest in innovations, emerging tech in exhibitions and special events. Pre and post show training courses will also be available, in addition to over 400 peer-selected technical papers on technologies and applications.”
November 2015
AALAS National Meeting
Event Host: American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
November 1, 2015 – November 5, 2015
Phoenix
Phoenix Convention Center
Tags: Laboratory Animal Science
“The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) is a membership association of professionals employed around the world in academia, government, and private industry who are dedicated to the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals, as well as the quality research that leads to scientific gains that benefit people and animals.”
PACK Expo International
Event Host: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI)
November 2, 2015 – November 5, 2015
Chicago
McCormick Place (Co-located with Pharma EXPO)
Tags: Advanced Processing and Packaging
“When you need to meet efficiency benchmarks, roll out a new product, automate or streamline your operations, PACK EXPO lets you focus on processing and packaging solutions while exploring technologies that apply to any and every CPG market.”
Pharma EXPO
Event Host: International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)
November 2, 2015 – November 5, 2015
Chicago
McCormick Place (Co-located with PACK Expo International)
Tags: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
“The only show to focus on all phases of pharmaceutical manufacturing and its supply chain.”
FabTech
Event Hosts: AMS Welding, CCAI, FMA, SME, PMA
November 9, 2015 – November 12, 2015
Chicago
McCormick Place
Tags: Metal Forming, Welding
“FABTECH brings a wealth of innovation and technology solutions to Chicago, IL November 9-12, 2015. The four day show will cover 550,000+ net square feet of floor space throughout the North, South, and C level halls at McCormick Place. More than 40,000 attendees and over 1,500 exhibiting companies are expected to gather once again celebrating metal manufacturing at its best. The event also provides learning opportunities beyond the show floor with over 100 educational sessions and expert-led presentations covering the latest trends and technology in the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing industries.”
AmCon Detroit (Novi, MI)
Event Host: AmCon
November 10, 2015 – November 11, 2015
Detroit (Novi, MI)
Suburban Collection Showplace
Tags: Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers
“Meet face-to-face with some of the finest Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers from throughout the U.S. and Canada.”
AME Cincinnati 2015
Event Host: Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME)
November 10, 2015 – November 14, 2015
Cincinnati
Tags: Lean Manufacturing
“Largest lean manufacturing conference in the world.”
December 2015
Autodesk University
Event Host: Autodesk
December 1, 2015 – December 3, 2015
Las Vegas
Tags: CAD/CAM, AEC, AutoCAD, Software Training
“Autodesk University offers Autodesk training and networking opportunities for design and engineering professionals year-round.”
Events in 2016
Can’t find your favorite event? These conventions are bi-annual and will return in 2016.
IWF Atlanta 2016
Event Host: International Woodworking, Fair, LLC.
August 24, 2015 – August 27, 2016
Atlanta
Georgia World Congress Center
Tags: Woodworking Technology
“International Woodworking Fair® is the trade show where furniture manufacturing, cabinetry, architectural woodworking, material processing and other related industry professionals from all over the globe will come to find products they didn’t know existed that will help their company succeed.”
Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS)
Event Host: Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS)
October, 2016
Odessa, Texas
Tags: Oil and Gas Upstream and Downstream Production
“For more than 70 years, the working men and women of our oil and gas industry have counted on the Permian Basin International Oil Show as the place to be to stay on top of the latest product developments, services and technologies. (Note: this event alternates annually with LAGCOE)
