MMTS 2026 drew 4,000+ manufacturing pros in Montreal

The Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show brought together more than 4,000 professionals, 200+ exhibitors and a large educational program in Montréal on June 25, 2026. The event spotlighted AI, smart manufacturing, robotics and additive manufacturing as Québec manufacturers look to boost productivity and competitiveness.

Why it matters: - Québec manufacturers are under pressure to raise productivity, adopt new technology faster and compete globally. - MMTS 2026 positioned itself as a hub for practical solutions, industry partnerships and strategies that can improve performance. - The event’s focus on AI, automation and sustainable production reflects where manufacturing investment and decision-making are heading.

What happened: - More than 4,000 manufacturing professionals attended MMTS 2026 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal on June 25, 2026. - The show featured 200+ exhibitors and an education program centered on AI, smart manufacturing, advanced robotics and additive manufacturing. - The event connected manufacturers with technologies, expertise and partnerships aimed at strengthening operations in an evolving marketplace. - MMTS returned as Québec’s premier manufacturing event, continuing a 40-year run.

The details: - The show floor included the newly launched Innovation Park and multiple Tech Pavilions covering key manufacturing segments. - The RAPID + TCT Showcase highlighted additive manufacturing and 3D printing. - The Smart Manufacturing Experience featured AI, robotics, IIoT and digital twin technologies. - The Cleantech ZONE focused on energy efficiency, EV infrastructure and sustainable production. - The Aerospace and Defence ZONE highlighted precision, materials and propulsion technologies. - The NGen Innovation Zone and the CTMA Manufacturing and Tooling Pavilion gave advanced manufacturing and precision machining groups dedicated spaces to connect and do business. - More than 40 industry leaders, experts and speakers delivered 20+ sessions, panels and workshops across three streams. - The Executive Perspectives program included leaders from Bombardier, MEQ, GE Aerospace and NGen. - That program examined competitiveness, workforce transformation and the role of AI in Québec’s industrial future. - The Keynote Series featured Siemens, Vooban, Luqia and TALAN. - Hands-on workshops came from CWB Group, NGen, Microsoft Canada and others. - The program was designed to give attendees insights they could apply to productivity, workforce development and innovation. - Project Arrow Phase 2.0, presented by the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, was one of the event’s most talked-about features. - The event showcased two Canadian-built concept vehicles: Project Arrow Vector and Project Arrow Borealis. - The show closed with the Industry Networking Reception, Cinq à Sept, aimed at relationship-building across Québec’s manufacturing community. - MMTS returns May 16–18, 2028. - More information is available here. - SME, founded in 1932, is a nonprofit that supports manufacturing, academia, professionals, students and their communities. - SME focuses on accelerating technology adoption and building talent and capabilities to advance manufacturing, competitiveness, resiliency and national security.

Between the lines: - MMTS is evolving beyond a trade show into a venue for dealmaking, education and technology validation. - The breadth of topics suggests manufacturers are treating AI, software and automation as operational necessities, not side projects. - The emphasis on networking and workshops points to a market that values both technical guidance and peer connections. - The conference program also signals that Québec’s industrial future is being framed around digital transformation and cleaner production.

What’s next: - MMTS will return in 2028, giving the event another chance to track how quickly manufacturers adopt the technologies on display in 2026. - The partnerships and conversations formed at the show are expected to feed longer-term collaboration across Québec’s manufacturing ecosystem. - Organizers and exhibitors will likely use the momentum from MMTS 2026 to push adoption of AI, robotics, additive manufacturing and cleantech solutions.

The bottom line: - MMTS 2026 showed that Québec manufacturing is looking for practical ways to become more productive, more digital and more competitive.