Date : March 5, 2025
Location : Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Price Overview:
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To Exhibit: $450
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To Attend: $110
This global supplier diversity matchmaking event attracts minority-owned businesses, Supplier Diversity practitioners, and business-to-business professionals. Attendees include Asian and U.S. businesses, minority business enterprises (MBEs), OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and corporate purchasing teams.
What opportunities does the event provide?
Networking, supplier exhibition, and the "Meet the Buyer" Showcase for one-on-one supplier-buyer connections focused on procurement needs.
Date : March 17-20, 2025
Location : McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Price Overview:
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To Exhibit: Prices may vary depending on booth size.
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To Attend: Free
This event focuses on showcasing leading equipment, solutions, technology, and automation. Its target audience includes manufacturers and innovators, with a strong emphasis on the supply chain. Attendees can also participate in educational sessions such as "The Data Effect: The Price of Not Knowing," "The AI Opportunity for Supply Chain," and many more.
Date : April 16-17, 2025
Location : Music City Center, Nashville, TN
Price Overview:
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To Exhibit: Estimated at $5000
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To Attend: Free registration: Early Bird ends Tuesday, February 28, 2025.
Change your safety shoes for country boots as it’s time for some country music at The ASSEMBLY Show South. This year, the event will also feature two additional shows: The Quality Show and the brand-new Adhesives in Action. With everything in one place, you can explore the exhibit hall, attend educational sessions, and take advantage of networking opportunities.
Focusing on industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and more, this event is a must-attend for professionals across the manufacturing industry.
Date : April 29 - May 1, 2025
Location : Huntington Place, Detroit, MI
Price Overview:
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To Exhibit: $750-$2050
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To Attend: Free
This year, the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) introduces the theme “Be Bold, Break Barriers, Build Legacies”.
This conference is structured to build relationships, meet decision makers, develop business partnerships, gain exposure, and learn how you can leverage the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council network to your benefit.
Date : May 12-15, 2025
Location : Huntington Place, Detroit, MI
Price Overview:
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To Exhibit: Contact sales for more info.
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To Attend: Free
The Automate Conference is all about automation! It will feature experts who know how to implement, optimize, and expand automation. If you and your company are involved in automation, working in the industry, or implementing solutions, you should attend Automate.
Their webpage mentions that last year, companies such as General Motors, Google, Honeywell, Nvidia, Amazon, Boeing, Apple, Magna International, Tesla, Toyota, and more attended. Don't miss out on the chance to connect with industry leaders!
Date : August 6-7, 2025
Location : DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, MI
Price Overview:
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To Exhibit: Prices may vary depending on booth size.
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To Attend: Free
This year’s Expo offers a unique opportunity to explore four specialized manufacturing halls:
- The automation hall: Industrial Control
- The metalworking hall: Creston Industrial Sales
- The MRO/Safety Hall : Action Industrial Supply Company
- The i4.0 TECH HALL: Industry 4.0 Accelerator.
All in one place! Whether you're interested in one or more of these areas, this event brings the perfect combination for your manufacturing operations.
Date : September 8-11, 2025
Location : Chicago,Illinois, McCormick Place
Price Overview:
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To Exhibit: Contact sales for more info.
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To Attend: Free
FABTECH, one of the industry's most renowned events, is dedicated to metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing. This exciting event will feature exhibitions, expert-led conferences. It offers invaluable opportunities to explore the latest technologies and gain critical industry insights.
Date : Pending
Location : Stellantis HQ in Auburn Hills, MI
Stellantis is hosting the Annual Supplier Diversity Matchmaker, an excellent opportunity for new business ventures. This event highlights Stellantis' dedication to supplier diversity and its commitment to working with the highest-quality, top-performing suppliers in the automotive industry. With over a thousand participants—including diverse businesses, Tier-I suppliers, and key decision-makers from Stellantis, as well as supplier diversity councils and chambers—attendees will have the chance to forge valuable connections. Don't miss out—scan the QR code on their website to register.
Date : October 21-23, 2025
Location : Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, MI
Price Overview:
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To Exhibit: Contact sales for more info.
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To Attend: Free
If you're in the automotive industry, the Automotive Interiors Expo North America is an event you simply can't miss. This must-attend event is perfect for designers, engineers, and procurement managers from OEMs, as well as Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers of interior components, who are interested to explore the latest design trends, sustainability innovations, and ways to enhance the passenger experience. It's all about the future of automotive interiors!
Date : October 21-23, 2025
Location : Donald E.Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
Price Overview:
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To Exhibit: Prices may vary depending on booth size
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To Attend: Use code ATTEND24 to register for FREE
The 3-day show offers an exciting, hands-on experience for participants to discover new assembly resources, automate processes, and accelerate their business and career. Attendees can engage with equipment, evaluate products, learn from experts, and network with professionals—all while exploring the latest advancements in the industry.
We're excited to announce that SK will be exhibiting at the show. Stay tuned for our booth number as the event nears, and we look forward to welcoming you.
Date : October 21-23, 2025
Location : Greenville, South Carolina
Price Overview:
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To Exhibit: Prices may vary depending on booth size
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To Attend: Free if you register before October 17, 2025. After that, a $50 registration fee will apply.
With so many trade shows happening in October, you'll have a tough time choosing which one to attend. If you're looking for opportunities in the southern region, this event could be another option. Check out their webpage to see the attending companies across multiple industries, including aircraft and aerospace, automotive, electronics and computers, fabricated metal and stampings, industrial and commercial machinery, plastic products, and more.
