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?: The leading additive manufacturing and 3D printing trade show in France.

Strength: A congress of international scope where researchers, firms, and decisionmakers from all markets can connect on strategic topics.

Price: Free, but restricted to professionals only.

Registration: Register here.

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?: 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? 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?: The CDFAM Amsterdam 2025 will showcase leading experts in computational design across all scales—from micro to mega. This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Federico Casalegno, executive vice president of design at Samsung Electronics, providing visionary insights into the intersection of design and technology.

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

Price: $750 (early bird until March 30)

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?: 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 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?: 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?: All3DP is a proud media sponsor of the ReAM Show held in Dubai, U.A.E. this year. This exclusive event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and academics from around the world to explore the latest developments in Reverse Engineering and Additive Manufacturing.

Network with top industry experts from around the world and discover how these cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing fields such as Aerospace, Construction, Defense, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, to name a few. Gain insights from 3D printing innovators as they address industry challenges and explore new possibilities, from optimizing renewable energy supply chains to reducing production costs with groundbreaking materials.  Additionally, leading academics will share insights on market trends and the future of manufacturing.

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

Price: TBD

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?: 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: €250

Registration: Registration information 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?: 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?: Organized and sponsored by the Japan Powder Metallurgy Association and Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy, the Powder Metallurgy World Congress is an essential destination for the international PM community to meet its suppliers, producers, and end-users and to discover the latest innovations in PM technology.  It is held in Europe only once every six years.

Strength: World PM2024 will include presentations on the latest PM technologies and exhibitions to introduce the latest products and technologies from the PM supply chain. In addition, various social events and special programs will be prepared.

Price: TBD

Registration: Coming soon.

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 2024 edition of AM Ceramics will be held at Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung in Berlin starting on October 23. It is a 2 day event organized by Deutsche Keramische Gesellschaft or German Ceramic Society.

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 $600

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?: 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.

All3DP Magazine editors attend the event scouting out news and new products plus sitting down with the industry’s top decision-makers for their take on where the market is heading and what customers want.

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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?: 3DFORUM2025 is a world forum and exposition for additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Bringing together experts from around the world, the goal of the conference is to showcase excellence in research that is focused towards both medical and academic scientists.

Strength: A chance to network with experts from around the world, as well as learn about the most up to date research available.

Price: From $299

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 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?: The inaugural Sustainable Manufacturing Expo is dedicated to advancing sustainable manufacturing processes through cutting-edge technologies and thought leadership.

Key partners, including the Additive Manufacturing Green Trade Association (AMGTA) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) will contribute through curated education, member networking, and more. Keynote speaker is Francois Minec, VP and Global Head of Polymers of HP’s Personalization and 3D Printing Business.

Strength: This event will highlight the sustainability of 3D printing. Attendees can not only learn more about additive manufacturing but see equipment on the tradeshow floor.

Price: From $20 (Expo is free)

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?: 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 €410 Virtual (free for early birds), €875 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?: 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?: 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?: 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?: Formnext Chicago was set to debut in the USA in April 2025, but has since been postponed. The world’s largest expo for all things additive manufacturing, planned to expand. Producers of the German Formnext partnered with the producers of the International Manufacturing Technology Show to stage the event at Chicago’s McCormick Place, and the conference and educational part would be handled by our friends over at Additive Manufacturing Magazine. However, on Oct. 30, 2024, organizers canceled the event citing ” an unfavorable scheduling constellation and the challenging situation in the AM industry.” No new dates have been announced.

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?: DEVELOP3D Live is the UK’s leading conference and exhibition celebrating design, engineering and manufacturing technology and how it brings world-leading products to market faster.

Strength: Network with industry professionals, clients, and suppliers from around the world; test the latest products; view tech demonstrations.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The AM Summit is a one day event for those interested in the latest advancements in additive manufacturing technology, covering trends, innovations, and practical applications.

Strength: The event offers a mix of keynote talks by renowned industry leaders, interactive break-out sessions on real-world AM applications, extensive networking with experts, insights into the Danish startup scene, and advice from 75 leading exhibitors focused on sustainable design and production.

Price: From €TBD

Registration: Register here.

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

Strength: EBAM 2025 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? 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 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?: 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?: The Conference on Advancing Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Construction (AC) in Transportation is aimed at exploring how AM technology and AC applications intersect within transportation.

Strength: This event will provide insights into AM’s impact on logistics and supply chains, research on large-scale mobile AM, and guidance for transportation leaders. It includes specialized tracks to help decision-makers plan for AM and AC adoption, with attendees from government, academia, NGOs, and private sectors

Price: From $400

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: This conference is for additive manufacturing experts and those interested in exploring how AM can enhance the performance of their products and processes.

Strength: AMTC brings together decision makers and influencers from all parts of the AM ecosystem to share, challenge, question and pursue opportunities. Representatives from industry, academia, politics and the media will share their views and experiences.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it?:  Attendees interact with industry experts, learn about the latest technology developments, and hear case study applications.

Strength:  Attendees also participate in an exclusive plant tour to see additive manufacturing in action.

Price: TBD

Registration: Coming soon.

What is it?: This five-day, technically intensive conference will focus on cutting-edge developments in the science of welding, joining, and additive manufacturing research.

Strength: Join leading researchers, scientists, and engineers from all over the world.

Price: TBD

Registration: Coming soon.

What is it?: AM Industry Summit brings together the global AM aerospace and energy industries for a unique, hands-on interactive event.

Strength: Discover the latest materials, metals, and polymers as well as design and technology solutions.

Price: TBD

Registration: Coming soon.

What is it?:  3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing is an international technical forum showcasing recent advances in 3D printing within industry, healthcare, and aerospace.

Strength: This conference is two intensive days of scientific presentations, networking, and opportunities to engage with companies innovating in 3D printing tools and techniques.

Price: From $230

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: See how companies are designing 3D-printed products to address challenges such as climate change, aging society, rapid urbanization, and mounting waste.

Strength: This conference aims to highlight advancements in AM research in addressing global challenges.

Price: Exhibition: free. Conference: from SGD $250.

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 international conference, normally held in London, UK, offers a platform to exchange research, hold interactive discussions, and take part in technical sessions.

Strength: The topic of this year’s conference is the “Exchange of Latest Technological Advances in the field of Materials Science”.

Price: TBD

Registration: Get information about registration here.

What is it?: The Summit’s focus is additive manufacturing and 3D printing as a driver for sustainable manufacturing.

Strength: The conference is for anyone interested in AM technology trends and developments.

Price: From ~$25

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 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?: 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 educational symposium is designed to advance the use of additive manufacturing in the investment casting community.  This two-day event is open to the entire industry regardless of association membership, and will be comprised of practical materials presented by foundries and industry suppliers detailing success stories, overcoming challenges and the role AM has played in promoting supply chain resilience

Strength: This program is designed for and ideally suited to advance the interests of investment casting suppliers, foundries, buyers, users, designers, and supply chain managers.
Key topics include the role AM has played in the manufacture of complex geometries, meeting customer requirements, both short and long term, and advancement of the industry.

Price: $250 for members, $375 for non-members

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.

What is it?: 3D Printing 2023 aims to bring together renowned researchers, scientists, and scholars to exchange ideas, present sophisticated research work, discuss hot topics in the field and share their experiences on all aspects of 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing.

Strength:  A wide-ranging scientific program consisting of plenary lectures, keynote lectures, invited lectures, parallel sessions, and poster sessions for young scientists covering all topics in 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing. This conference provides an opportunity to enhance your knowledge about the newest interdisciplinary approaches in 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing.

Price: From $799

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: 3D Delta Week is the meeting point for expert and layman, inside or outside the Benelux region, creating value for users and providers along the 3D manufacturing chain.

Strength: The week comprises more than a dozen events related to 3D manufacturing, including master classes, symposia, exhibits, and R&D events.

Price: TBD

Registration: Coming soon.

What is it?: A guide through the critical aspects of powder management for powder-based Additive Manufacturing.

Strength: If you work in powder-based AM processing you will find this course to be invaluable as you are guided through the critical aspects of powder handling and management. You do not need any previous formal training to attend, you just need to work in this relatively new field of processing. It will also be extremely useful if you are about to change career direction to AM processing.

Price:  £775

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The Digital Spare Parts World Europe 2023 conference focuses on Additive Manufacturing’s impact on spare parts markets. The sessions provide key points for understanding how AM could transform the provision of spare parts for most vertical manufacturing industries.

Strength: DSP World Europe 2023 brings together the experts of the additive manufacturing value chain in addition to innovative and influential leaders from important vertical industries. This is where providers of digital technologies showcase spare parts innovations that deliver competitive advantages for most manufacturing industries.

Price: €795

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?: AM Japan is one of 9 specalised exhibitions that make up Manufacturing World Nagoya, one of the largest manufacturing trade show in Central Japan. Digital transformation products and IT solutions, mechanical components and devices, factory facilities and measuring products from all over the world will be on show. Visitors are from the design, development, production engineering, purchasing and information systems sectors, mainly from the Chubu region in Japan.

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?: ImplementAM is a chance to get out of the stuffy conference room for a more interactive learning experience and hear from industry experts what technologies to use as well as when & why to use them.

Strength: Participants leave with a stronger local network knowing they have the foundation and tools to begin implementing additive manufacturing within their organization.

Price: From $95

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?: Construct3D is a vendor-agnostic 3D printing/digital fabrication conference and expo focused on academic use, best practices, and professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.

Strength: The conference aims to bring together passionate and curious educators, innovators, and students from informal, K-12, and Higher Education contexts to exchange ideas, build networks, develop new skills, and accelerate the adoption and exploration of 3D printing in education

Price: From $150

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: Okay, it’s not an event, but the winners of this design competition will be announced at an event, the Rapid Tech 3D in May. From now to March 11, 2024, you can enter the ninth edition of the 3D Pioneers Challenge recognizing creative innovations with long-term appeal, as well as operational projects that drive the implementation of additive technologies in the established manufacturing industry. Participation is free for students, young professionals or start-ups, and exhibitors at the Rapid.Tech 3D expo, which is a sponsor of the competition. There’s an entry fee for professionals.

Strength: There are multiple categories to enter your concept, project, or new business model and winners not only get funding and prizes but the publicity has launched many young entrepreneurs’ businesses and products.

Price: Free

Registration: Enter here.

What is it?: This international conference provides an overview of 3D printing products, technology, and professional services in the region.

Strength: 320 companies from 22 countries showcase recent innovations.

Price: Free

Registration: Pre-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?:  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?: A one-day conference is the first European special interest group conference focused on 3D printing in hospitals.

Strength: At this forum, you will have the chance to find out how others are effectively using 3D planning and printing to provide personalized patient care and add lasting value to hospitals. More importantly, you will create invaluable connections — enabling the exchange of ideas with others at the forefront of innovation while sharing insights on the latest best practices.

Price: Free

Registration: Register here.

What is it? Manufacture using Advanced Powder Processes is a research hub led by the University of Sheffield. The hub comprises research teams and industry partners from throughout the UK. This is its second international conference.

Strength: The conference will focus on three key themes: Right first-time manufacturing; from in-process monitoring and control to in-service prediction and performance; and enhanced product performance.

Price: TBD

Registration: Coming soon

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?: The Asia-Pacific International Additive Manufacturing Conference (APICAM) returns for its third year in 2023, and is set to take place June 21-23 at the University of Sydney, Australia. APICAM debuted in 2017 and hosted its second event in 2019, but took a four-year hiatus due to COVID-19.

Strength: The event works to provide the opportunity for industry professionals and academic researchers to network and share knowledge in order to aid the advancement of the Additive Manufacturing industry. The comprehensive technical program will include lectures from invited internationally distinguished researchers, as well as contributed presentations and posters.

Price: From $ 550

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?: 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 €150

Registration: Coming soon.

What is it?: MotorsportAM will unite this fast-paced industry with the wonderful world of advanced materials and engineering.

Strength: From design and manufacturing techniques to materials and testing, this 2-day event will enable participants to hear from industry experts, academics, and teams, network with peers, and visit a number of exhibitors showcasing the latest advanced material technologies.​

Price: £495

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: ISAM addresses the latest developments and challenges and brings together the world’s leading experts, end-users and newcomers to the field.

Strength: This year, ISAM will be combined into a joint event with Laser Symposium, providing a unique platform for the exchange of ideas and networking.

Price: From 250€

Registration: Register here.

What is it?: The Austrian Society for Metallurgy and Materials invites decision-makers, engineers, developers, industry experts, scientists, and students to the fifth annual MAMC with exclusive focus on the processing of metals.

Strength: Topics will include metal AM equipment and systems, AM process quality control, and additive design and engineering.

Price: From €590

Registration: Register here.

What is it?:   3D PRINT is at the forefront of trends in its industry, and its 2023 edition will focus on sustainability and circular economy, a key challenge for the sector. The show will be an opportunity for exhibitors to reveal their innovative solutions and more virtuous alternatives. Thus, visitors will be able to take inspiration and discover the best in additive manufacturing to reduce the environmental impact, through a specific tour.

Strength: The focus of this year’s exhibition will be on materials and their applications with the intention to allow visitors to discover a large number of materials, better understand the latest trends, and accelerate the development of new material solutions.

Price: Free, but only for professionals

Registration: Register here.

What is it?:  Supported by the European Defense Agency, the symposium dives into the military perspectives of Additive Manufacturing.

Strength:  This symposium is designed to foster mutual understanding among industry, researchers and the armed forces regarding what is possible now, what is to come, and how to expand AM use in the military.

Price:  From €75

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?: This hybrid conference for decision-makers and experts brings together the entire value-added system related to 3D-printed medical solutions.

Strength: Doctors, hospital representatives, medical technology manufacturers, licensing authorities, and health insurances will have the opportunity to connect with AM solution providers to discuss improving patient outcomes with additive technologies.

Price: From €540; limited virtual access: free

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

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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.

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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

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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 + PM South China 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.

Strength: With the expertise from its brand name shows, Formnext in Frankfurt, Germany, and also PM China in Shanghai, the newly formed fair will be one of a kind in South China, where business opportunities are rapidly expanding.

Price: Free

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What is it?: This three day global research conference on 3D printing and additive manufacturing aims to bring researchers, scientists, and students from all over the world to showcase advancements in the industry.

Strength: Highlights the newest trends and research in the industry and invites students and young researchers to network with professionals and industry leaders.

Price: From $299

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What is it?: Global experts on powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing processing of titanium and titanium alloys gather for academic exchange and technology transfer.

Strength: Topics included in the sixth iteration of this global conference include additive manufacturing, modeling, applications, and powder production.

Price: Free

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What is it?: IMTS 2024 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 2024 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 $35, Complimentary entrance for International Visitors

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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

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What is it? AM Medical brings together engineers, clinicians, dentists, and industry partners to learn how the latest advancements in medical additive manufacturing are improving patient care.

Strength: AM Medical Summit is the most comprehensive medical 3D printing event in the world.

Price: From $449

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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

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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 $35

Registration: Register here.