IM Engineering South 2028 in Charlotte: plan your stay

IM Engineering South 2028 is the Southeast's most comprehensive advanced manufacturing event, taking place April 19-20, 2028 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The show unites six specialized yet interconnected sectors — MedTech, Automation, Packaging, Design & Manufacturing, Plastics, and Powder & Bulk Solids — into a single integrated experience for engineers, executives, R&D specialists, quality professionals and buyers. Attendees come from across the manufacturing supply chain to source new technologies, evaluate equipment and find solutions for their next project. The exhibit floor features innovations in robotics, sensors, motion control, injection molding, 3D printing, sustainable packaging and dry processing. Alongside the expo, the education program delivers keynotes, show-floor sessions and technical content tailored to professionals shaping advanced manufacturing in the Southeast. Networking events, peer-to-peer sessions and a welcome reception round out the experience. Charlotte offers a convenient base for visitors, with the Charlotte Convention Center located at 501 S College St in the heart of Uptown. Hotels near the venue put attendees within walking distance of the show floor, dining and entertainment.