Events Calendar

2026 IMTS

Written by Brenda Hawley | Apr 2, 2025 7:39:14 PM

We are down to a limited number of travel packages. Please reach out to Brenda Hawley at brenda@mpma.com to book your trip.

We are excited to once again offer our members a trip to one of the best manufacturing shows of the year. With over 1 million square feet of exhibit space we heard that 2-days (1-night) was not enough for some travelers. For 2026 we have added the option of 3-days (2-nights) to our travel package. 

Details/what is included in the MPMA trip:

Flight to and from Chicago Midway
Bus Transfer to and from airport to McCormick Place
Hotel Accommodations Hyatt Regency Chicago - 151 E Wacker Drive Chicago (free shuttle all day McCormick/Hyatt)
IMTS Admission 
MPMA Happy Hour (Private Event MPMA Travelers Only)

We have 70 spots held for the 2-day (1-night) package
We have 15 spots held for the 3-day (2-nights) package

Travel Dates:
Tuesday September 15-16, 2026 | 2-day (1-night) package
Tuesday September 15-17, 2026 | 3-day (2-nights) package 

Pricing

We are down to a limited number of travel packages. Please reach out to Brenda Hawley at brenda@mpma.com to book your trip.

Registration June 20 - July 24, 2026
2 - Day (1-night) - Single Room: $1,100/person SOLD OUT
2 - Day (1-night) - Double Room: $895/person SOLD OUT
3 - Day (2-night) - Single Room: $1,550/per person
3 - Day (2-night) - Double Room: $1,200/person

A paid reservation is the only way to guarantee a spot.
Registration closes July 24 - or until sold out.
***Late registration may be an option based on availability of flight and hotel. Costs will be calculated at that time. 

Cancellation & refund details are as follows:
90% refund on cancellations prior to June 15th
75% refund on cancellations prior to July 24th
No cancellations/refunds after July 24th

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Happy Hour Food - $1,750

    • Signage at the event
    • Recognition on website and socials
    • Opportunity to engage with the 95 attendees at the happy hour.

If you are interested in sponsoring for IMTS, reach out to Christina Vang Dixon at events@mpma.com.

Specific flight information for the trip. All flights are on Southwest Airlines

2 Day Flights
9/15/2026 - WN2903    depart MSP 6:15am     arrive in MDW 7:40am
9/16/2026 - WN574     depart MDW 20:30pm   arrive in MSP 22:00pm

3 Day Flights
9/15/2026  WN2903    depart MSP 6:15am    arrive in MDW 7:40am
9/17/2026  WN1342    depart MDW 20:40pm   arrive in MSP at 22:10pm

Thank you to our Sponsors!

 

Happy Hour Food & Beverage Sponsor

Transportation Sponsor