The ASSEMBLY Show 2026
Event Date
October 27–29, 2026
Location
Rosemont, IL
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe ASSEMBLY Show is a B2B trade show and conference focused exclusively on assembly technology, equipment, and products for the manufacturing industry. Held annually in Rosemont, Illinois, the event brings together suppliers, buyers, and users of assembly equipment to connect, learn, and explore the latest tools and systems through live, hands-on demonstrations on the show floor.
The show draws engineers and manufacturing leaders across disciplines including manufacturing, design, process, application, and R&D engineering, as well as production and operations managers. Attendees uncover new resources, evaluate equipment hands-on, compare products from numerous suppliers, and connect face-to-face with industry experts. The 2026 edition runs in partnership with The Quality Show, adding measurement, inspection, and testing technologies alongside ASQ-led education.
It is worth attending because it is the only U.S. event dedicated solely to assembly technology, combining a live-equipment exhibit hall with expert-led conference sessions, networking events, guided booth tours, a New Product Awards program, and FIRST Robotics demonstrations. Anyone whose role involves building, improving, or managing manufacturing processes will find suppliers and education tailored directly to production challenges.
Show Highlights
Key features of The ASSEMBLY Show include:
- Live equipment show floor — evaluate tools, systems, and technologies from numerous suppliers with hands-on demos in real-world application settings.
- Keynote presentation on Wednesday, October 28 (9–10 AM).
- Conference sessions built for real-world manufacturing challenges, covering automation, assembly, quality, and the future of manufacturing.
- Learning Theater & HUB sessions on the show floor, plus guided booth tours.
- New Product Awards recognizing innovative assembly technology.
- FIRST Robotics — live, student-built robot demonstrations.
- Networking events each day, including the Taste of Rosemont Opening Night Reception and a Morning Mingle & Breakfast.
- Partnership with The Quality Show, bringing measurement, inspection, and testing technologies and ASQ-led education into one location.
Attendance
The show's organizers describe it as welcoming thousands of engineers and manufacturing executives to Rosemont each October, and it attracts audiences that return year after year. Attendees include manufacturing, design, process, application, and R&D engineers, quality management professionals, and process improvement specialists. No official verified attendance figure is published by the organizer.
Booth Pricing
The official website does not publish specific booth rental rates by size or tier; exhibitors are directed to contact the show to reserve space and receive pricing. What is published: exhibiting companies receive 3 complimentary registrations per 100 net square feet of paid exhibit space (e.g., a 10x10 booth = 3 passes, a 10x20 = 6). Additional exhibitor staff badges beyond the complimentary allotment cost $10 (super early bird), $15 (early bird), or $20 (standard). Drayage/material handling for direct-to-show-site shipments is included, and exhibitors must carry general liability insurance with a minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate limit.
Registration
Register online through the official registration portal at na.eventscloud.com/assembly2026. Pass types and tiered pricing for 2026:
Super Early Bird (expires 9/11/26):
- Attendee – Buyer/User (Expo Only): FREE
- Attendee – Supplier (Expo Only): $50
- Attendee – Tuesday Conference + Expo: $195
Early Bird (expires 10/2/26):
- Buyer/User (Expo Only): $20
- Supplier (Expo Only): $75
- Tuesday Conference + Expo: $245
Standard (begins 10/3/26):
- Buyer/User (Expo Only): $35
- Supplier (Expo Only): $100
- Tuesday Conference + Expo: $295
The Expo Only pass includes exhibit hall access, Learning Theater and HUB sessions, guided booth tours, networking events, the keynote, New Product Awards, and FIRST Robotics. The Tuesday Conference package adds expert-led sessions, lunch, and networking breaks. Exhibitors register using a custom discount code provided upon receipt of their exhibit contract. Cancellations are refundable if requested on or before September 27, 2026; substitutions are allowed at no charge.
History
The ASSEMBLY Show is produced by BNP Media, publisher of ASSEMBLY magazine. BNP Media is a fourth-generation, family-run B2B media company founded in 1926 and headquartered in the Troy/Birmingham, Michigan area. The show launched as the only U.S. event focused exclusively on assembly technology, equipment, and products, and it celebrated its 10th anniversary edition in 2022, indicating an inaugural show around 2012. It has grown into an annual Rosemont, IL fixture that draws thousands of engineers and manufacturing executives each October, and for 2026 it is being staged in partnership with The Quality Show.
Venue & Travel
Venue
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Rd.
The Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center is located just minutes from O'Hare International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, and is one of the Midwest's premier destinations for tradeshows, conferences, and special events, having hosted hundreds of world-class exhibitions since 1975. The venue's main phone number is +1 (847) 692-2220. The main parking garage connects to the convention center via a skybridge.
Parking
Public parking is available in the William St. Garage and East Parking Garage, at a cost of $20.00 for 24 hours (rate subject to change). You can pay as you exit the gate or pre-pay in the lobby area of each parking floor deck; there are no in-and-out privileges, and the maximum height of the garage is 7'3". The main parking garage connects to the convention center via a skybridge.
Getting There
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is located just minutes from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. Taxi and rideshare pick-up and drop-off areas are located at the main circular drive entrance at 5555 North River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018. Public transit is convenient via the CTA Blue Line's Rosemont station, and the CTA Blue Line provides quick access to downtown Chicago. Many area hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to and from O'Hare.
Nearby Hotels
Several hotels are within walking distance of the venue, and some are directly connected via skybridge:
- Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare — connected to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center via skybridge, about a mile from O'Hare, with the Fashion Outlets, restaurants, and Rosemont Theater within half a mile.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont — connected to the center via a skybridge.
- Hyatt Regency O'Hare — near the convention center with indoor access to the skybridge.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport – Rosemont — located across from the convention center, two blocks from the Rosemont Entertainment District and Fashion Outlets, and a five-minute drive from O'Hare.
- Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel — about an 8-minute walk from the convention center and a 4-minute walk from Rosemont Theatre.
- Aloft Chicago O'Hare — within walking distance of the convention center.
- Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel and Conference Center — adjacent to the Fashion Outlets, Rosemont Entertainment District, and convention center, less than two miles from O'Hare.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is The ASSEMBLY Show 2026?
The ASSEMBLY Show takes place October 27–29, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018. Exhibits are held in Hall A.
Who should attend The ASSEMBLY Show?
The show is designed for anyone who builds, improves, or manages manufacturing processes, including manufacturing, design, process, application, and R&D engineers, plus quality management and process improvement professionals. Suppliers, buyers, and users of assembly equipment all attend to connect and evaluate technology.
How much does it cost to attend and how do I register?
You can register online at na.eventscloud.com/assembly2026. Buyers and end users of assembly equipment can attend the Expo for free during the Super Early Bird period, while the Tuesday Conference + Expo package ranges from $195 to $295 depending on when you register. Supplier Expo-Only passes range from $50 to $100.
What can I see and do at the show?
Attendees can explore a live-equipment exhibit hall with hands-on demos, attend a keynote and conference sessions, join guided booth tours and Learning Theater/HUB sessions, view New Product Awards and FIRST Robotics demonstrations, and take part in daily networking events. For 2026 the event is held in partnership with The Quality Show.
Are hotel discounts and parking available?
Yes. Discounted hotel rates are available through the official room block within walking distance of the convention center (booked via Executivevents, the only authorized housing provider) through October 4, 2026. Public parking is available at the William St. Garage and East Parking Garage for $20 per day.
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