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Who We Are

Together for a Better, Modern World

Informa Markets – Engineering is where today’s greatest minds come together to elevate tomorrow's ideas.

Global Communities

We build global communities by empowering manufacturing professionals and executives with time-critical knowledge needed in fast-paced industries. For more than 100 years, we’ve been connecting industry buyers with sellers to advance manufacturing and engineering success—one connection at a time.

Global Network 

We offer a global network of in-person end-to-end manufacturing exhibitions, conferences, and year-round opportunities to connect via our industry-leading media brands and marketing services. 

Trusted Resource

We’re a trusted resource for industry insights, authoritative coverage, and product and service information through six established media brands and related supplier directories, serving professionals in medtech, engineering, battery technology, packaging, plastics, and processing. We are committed to building an inclusive community that recognizes all people.

Our Community

9

Industry Sectors

13

Live Events

6

Media Brands

195

Countries

1.3M+

Industry Professionals

Industries

Lean more about the media, events, and resources we provide for the top manufacturing industries around the world 

Plastics

Plastics are integral to every stage of the manufacturing process. That's why we support a global network of buyers and sellers who prioritize sustainability for the industry's future.

Packaging

From packaging equipment lines to product testing, we empower packaging manufacturers to explore sustainable designs and think outside the box.

Medical Device Manufacturing

Medtech manufacturers develop life-saving technologies for professionals and end users. We fuel their innovation with a spectrum of insights from experts around the world. 

Automation Technology

We empower automation manufacturers to embrace innovative design strategies as the industry experiences hyper modernization in robotics, systemic design, and beyond.

Design & Manufacturing

By fostering an engaged community of creative thinkers who elevate IoT, electronics, and transportation, we support intuitive and practical designs that promote sustainability. 

Processing

Complex regulations and safety requirements constantly reshape the processing industry. We keep manufacturers up to date with the latest insights they need to stay successful.

Battery & Energy Storage

With rising demand for clean energy and more efficient storage, manufacturers need dedicated support to drive progress. We invest in their efforts and keep a pulse on the news they need.

Electric Vehicle Technology

We get to the heart of hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicle design so manufacturers can create cost-effective products that move the industry forward.

Chip, Board, & Systems Design

Computer design is the backbone of engineering. We inspire manufacturers to create innovative designs from medtech to electronics and beyond.

Live Events

Take your pick of on-site events happening in thriving regions:

Houston, TX

PBS Texas Conference
September 10–11, 2024
Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria

PBS TX Conference is a technical meeting focused on the knowledge engineers need to be successful in the bulk materials and processing industry. Located in a prime Houston location, the PBS TX Conference will deliver critical education led by industry experts.

Greater Noida, India

The Battery Show India
October 3-5, 2024
India Expo Center, Greater Noida, India

Uniting engineers, business leaders, top-industry companies, and visionary thinkers from across the globe. Discover ground-breaking products, explore the latest advancements, and forge powerful solutions that will shape the future.

Detroit, MI

The Battery Show
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo
October 7–10, 2024
Huntington Place

The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo brings together engineers, business leaders, top-industry companies, and innovative thinkers to discover ground-breaking products and create powerful solutions for the future.

Minneapolis, MN

Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis
October 16- 17, 2024
Minneapolis Convention Center

  • ATX Minneapolis
  • Design & Manufacturing Minneapolis
  • MD&M Minneapolis
  • MinnPack
  • Plastec Minneapolis

The Midwest’s Largest Annual End-to-End Design and Manufacturing Event. Bringing together 5 trade shows offering the latest insights and solutions spanning medtech, packaging, automation, plastics, and design.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Advanced Design & Manufacturing Montréal
November 13–14, 2024
Palais des congrès de Montréal

  • ATX Montréal
  • Design & Manufacturing Montréal
  • Expoplast
  • PACK EX Montréal
  • PBS Montréal

This all-in-one, industry-wide event lets you explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future in advanced design and manufacturing across automation, robotics, energy efficiency, packaging, plastics, processing and more.

Santa Clara, CA

MEDevice Silicon Valley
November 20–21, 2024
Santa Clara Convention Center

MEDevice Silicon Valley brings together the brightest minds in the industry to demonstrate and discuss emerging trends, innovation, and disruptive tech changing the future of the medical device industry. From education to networking events and more, MEDevice bringing it all and more. 

Santa Clara, CA

DesignCon
Conference: January 28-30, 2025
Expo: January 29-30, 2025
Santa Clara Convention Center

DesignCon is the premier high-speed communications and system design conference and exposition, offering industry-critical engineering education in the heart of electronics innovation — Silicon Valley.

Anaheim, CA

MD&M West
February 4-6, 2025
Anaheim Convention Center

The nation's #1 advanced manufacturing show highlights four interconnected industry sectors, showcasing the latest advancements in medical devices, automation, design & manufacturing, and plastics.

Anaheim, CA

Sustainable Manufacturing Expo
WestPack

February 4-5, 2025
Anaheim Convention Center

Sustainable Manufacturing Expo (SM Expo) is the first tradeshow and conference in the US focused on the innovations, technologies, and materials that are reducing carbon footprint and waste, conserving resources, and driving operational efficiencies in manufacturing.

Atlanta, GA

The Battery Show South
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo South
Energy Storage South
April 161-17, 2025
Georgia World Congress Center

The new regional value chain in the Battery Belt to source the latest technologies across commercial and industrial transportation, advanced battery, H/EV, materials, stationary energy storage, recycling, components, mining, medical, aerospace, and more.

Rosemont, IL

International Powder & Bulk Solids
April 29–May 1, 2025
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

The International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition is the only event in the western hemisphere bringing together the powder & bulk solids handling and dry processing sector — the community of OEMs, process engineers, and executives whose activity accounts for 70% of the manufacturing lifecycle of every product on earth.

New York, NY

IME East
May 20–22, 2025
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

  • Design & Manufacturing East
  • ATX East
  • EastPack
  • MD&M East
  • PLASTEC East
  • Quality Expo

Come explore the latest insights and solutions, in our six-in-one design and manufacturing expo, spanning medtech, packaging, automation, plastics, design, and quality.

Stuttgart, Germany

The Battery Show Europe
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe

June 3–5, 2025
Messe Stuttgart

Connecting expert industry leaders, top battery manufacturers and inquiring buyers all under one roof! Get ready to learn about and explore the latest advancements in battery and electric vehicle technology in 2024.

Hong Kong, China

The Battery Show Asia
Mobility Tech Asia
July 15-17, 2025
AsiaWorld-Expo

This premier show will bring together battery and e-mobility technology innovators, engineers, manufacturers, and thought leaders from Asia and the rest of the world for a 3-day immersive business exchange.

 

 

Boston, MA

MEDevice Boston
September 30 – October 1, 2025
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

MEDevice Boston brings engineers, business leaders, disruptive companies, and innovative thinkers from the region’s top start-ups and medical device OEMs together to inspire the next life-changing medical device.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Advanced Design & Manufacturing Toronto
October 21–23, 2025
Toronto Congress Centre

  • ATX Canada
  • Design & Manufacturing Canada
  • PACK EX Toronto
  • PBS Toronto
  • Plast–Ex

Advanced Design & Manufacturing Toronto brings together five advanced manufacturing areas — Design & Manufacturing, Automation Technology Expo, PACK EX, PLAST-EX, and Powder & Bulk Solids.

Charlotte, NC

IME South
May 20-21, 2026
Charlotte Convention Center

From medtech and robotics to packaging, design plastics and processing, our six-in-one design, engineering, and manufacturing event connects you across multiple verticals and industries.

  • ATX South
  • Design & Manufacturing South
  • MD&M South
  • PLASTEC South
  • Powder & Bulk Solids South
  • SouthPack

Media

Your trusted resource for exclusive industry insights, in-depth reports, and daily updates.

MD+DI connects medical device and diagnostic professionals with the information, products, and services they need to bring medtech wonders to the world.

Design News connects engineering professionals with the news, applications trends, analysis, and solutions that solve today’s technical challenges and inspire tomorrow’s innovations.

Powder & Bulk Solids is the ultimate resource for the latest developments in dry particulate processing and bulk solids handling technology.

Battery Technology is the trusted source for news, trends, and technology insights for the global advanced battery and energy storage community.

PlasticsToday delivers timely news, insightful analysis, and product innovations to drive productivity and profitability in plastics processing.

Packaging Digest is the trusted voice of the packaging community, offering unrivaled insights into trends and technologies that empower packaging professionals to stay ahead in a variety of markets.

Directories

Explore unmatched directories for the latest innovation in products and one-of-a-kind vendors.

Sustainability Program

Learn about the programs helping us identify, understand, and proactively address environmental impacts, social sustainability, and sustainable development.


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