The Assembly Show and The Quality Show 2026 are expanding their industry partnerships to deliver a more comprehensive experience for manufacturing professionals. Taking place from October 27-29, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, these events promise to provide unmatched opportunities for learning, innovation, and workforce development.
What Happened
The Assembly Show and The Quality Show have announced a strategic expansion of partnerships. This year's events will include collaborations with organizations in quality, electronics, smart factory innovation, and workforce development. Notably, the debut of the RTLS Alliance Factory Intelligence Pavilion and new educational programming with the American Society for Quality (ASQ) will feature prominently. Attendees can expect to engage with a wide array of technologies and educational content designed to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
Bill DeYoe, Executive Director of Manufacturing Technologies at BNP Media, emphasized the significance of these partnerships, stating, "Manufacturing is evolving rapidly, and success depends on collaboration across every discipline—from assembly and quality to automation, electronics, data intelligence, and workforce development." The co-located events, in partnership with SMTA International, are poised to become one of North America's most comprehensive gatherings for manufacturing professionals.
What This Means for Your Business
For businesses in the AECM and government contracting sectors, these expanded partnerships mean access to cutting-edge technologies and strategies that can be implemented immediately. The event will showcase solutions for inspection, testing, metrology, and process improvement. With the increasing adoption of AI in manufacturing, the educational sessions will cover essential topics such as quality management systems, ISO standards, and real-world strategies for improving manufacturing performance. This presents an opportunity for companies to enhance their competitive positioning and ROI by integrating advanced quality and manufacturing practices.
What US Operators Should Watch
US operators should keep an eye on the educational offerings by ASQ, which will host a dedicated area with complimentary sessions on standards, certification, and continuous improvement. The ASQ Measurement Quality Division will co-locate its annual conference with The Quality Show, focusing on Measurement Confidence: Turning Quality into Manufacturing Excellence. This event will provide tutorials on core quality tools and the growing role of AI in quality management. Such sessions are crucial for staying ahead in compliance requirements and leveraging federal funding opportunities for manufacturing advancements.
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