MD&M Midwest 2026
Overview
The Midwest's largest design and manufacturing event with 5,000+ attendees and 575+ exhibitors across 5 co-located shows. Direct access to medical device OEM engineers, procurement managers, and quality engineers actively sourcing contract manufacturers, materials, and components. Free expo admission drives high booth traffic volume.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Informa Markets
- Primary specialty: medical device manufacturing
- Scale: large
- Geography: North America
- International attendance: ~5%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for MD&M Midwest. Request our research →
Audience
5,000+ industry leaders and decision-makers across the advanced manufacturing ecosystem. 575+ exhibitors. MD&M Midwest is actually 5 co-located shows unified under one brand: MD&M Minneapolis, MinnPack, ATX Minneapolis, Design & Manufacturing, and Plastec Minneapolis. Up to 10 badges per 10x10 booth. Payment schedule: 30% due 12-9 months before, 60% due 9-6 months, 100% due 6 months before show. Expo free with pre-registration (otherwise $199 at door). Minneapolis Convention Center venue.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~2,500
- International attendance: ~5%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Management company: Informa Markets (owns and operates all MD&M shows globally)
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for MD&M Midwest.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The Midwest's largest design and manufacturing event with 5,000+ attendees and 575+ exhibitors across 5 co-located shows. Direct access to medical device OEM engineers, procurement managers, and quality engineers actively sourcing contract manufacturers, materials, and components. Free expo admission drives high booth traffic volume.
Why Skip
Only 2 days (vs. 3-4 for most conferences) limits relationship-building time. Manufacturing-focused audience means no clinical or hospital buyer presence. Pricing is not publicly listed (must call for quotes), which makes budgeting harder. Co-location with non-medical shows (packaging, plastics, automation) dilutes the medical device focus compared to MD&M West.
Insider Tips
MD&M Midwest is the supply-chain counterpart to clinical conferences -- exhibitors are selling TO medical device companies, not to hospitals. If your client makes components, materials, or manufacturing services for the device industry, this is their show. If they make finished devices, they should be walking the floor as an attendee, not exhibiting.
Buzzbox Score: 6.7 / 10 — Good
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Show Dates | 2026-10-28 to 2026-10-29 |
| Show Hours | Day 1: 10am-5pm, Day 2: 10am-4pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at MD&M Midwest?
Pricing for MD&M Midwest is not yet publicly verified — contact the show or request our research below.
How many people attend MD&M Midwest?
MD&M Midwest draws approximately 5,000 attendees. 5,000+ industry leaders and decision-makers across the advanced manufacturing ecosystem. 575+ exhibitors. MD&M Midwest is actually 5 co-located shows unified under one brand: MD&M Minneapolis, MinnPack, ATX Minneapolis, Design & Manufacturing, and Plastec Minneapolis. Up to 10 badges per 10x10 booth. Payment schedule: 30% due 12-9 months before, 60% due 9-6 months, 100% due 6 months before show. Expo free with pre-registration (otherwise $199 at door). Minneapolis Convention Center venue.
When is MD&M Midwest ?
MD&M Midwest is scheduled for October 28-29, 2026. Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN.
Is MD&M Midwest worth exhibiting at?
The Midwest's largest design and manufacturing event with 5,000+ attendees and 575+ exhibitors across 5 co-located shows. Direct access to medical device OEM engineers, procurement managers, and quality engineers actively sourcing contract manufacturers, materials, and components.