2026 Emerging Leaders Conference
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-29 | Grand Rapids, MI, United States
A gathering the best and brightest up-and-coming industry leaders to network, share knowledge and brainstorm about tomorrow’s manufacturing industry. This event targets the leaders of the next generation, and showcases new technologies and processes. Help them build and grow their relationships with these industry influencers and be top of their mind.
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NRL National Championship
2026-05-15 17:00 - 2026-05-17 12:00 (America/New_York) | Mesa Ridge High School, 6070 Mesa Ridge Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO, 80911, United States
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Tentative Schedule:

Friday, May 15, 2026
5pm-9pm Inspections (all teams are required to attend)

Saturday, May 16, 2026
7am – Doors open
9am – Qualification matches begin
12pm – Lunch (1 pizza will be provided to each team)
1pm-5pm – Qualification matches resume

Sunday, May 17, 2026
7am – Doors open
9am – Elimination matches begin
11am – Awards Presentation
12pm – Event ends

Registration Details: $200 per team. Register here by May 8th, 2026 | 75 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Please Note: The minimum number of teams to participate is 20. If by May 8th, we don’t have at least 20 teams registered, we reserve the right to cancel the NRL Championship Competition. Maximum number of teams = 50.

Hotel Information:

Broadmoor Area (any hotel in this area is safe; below are a few options):
Hampton Inn & Suites
Residence Inn by Marriott
DoubleTree by Hilton

Downtown Colorado Springs (any hotel in this area is safe, below are a few options):
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs
Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs Downtown
The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel

Airports
There are two airports you can fly into:

COS (fewer direct flights) (10 miles / 13 minutes drive to Colorado Springs)

DEN (lots of direct flights) (96 miles / 1.5 hours drive to Colorado Springs)

If you have any questions about the competition, please email Betty at nrlcolorado@rmtma.org.

Industry 4.0 Forum and ERP Shootout
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-06 | Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham Dr, Troy, MI, 48083, United States
Get an inside look at how manufacturers are using Industry 4.0 tools and leading ERP systems to work smarter, faster and more efficiently at the Industry 4.0 Forum and ERP Shootout. Hosted by MetalForming magazine and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), this event is for metal formers and fabricators who want to learn the latest technology trends and view live demonstrations on some of the industry’s leading ERP software systems.
What to Expect
Day One
Day one features presentations on AI, digital twins, and an open ERP forum, and plenty of time to connect with fellow attendees, speakers and sponsors during the networking reception.
Day Two
Get hands-on with ERP shootout sessions—software demos from top suppliers. You’ll see how each system works, compare features in real time and join group discussions where you can ask the questions that matter to your operations.
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for executives, engineers and IT leaders from small to midsized manufacturers who want to modernize operations, evaluate ERP options or simply stay ahead of the Industry 4.0 curve.
What Past Attendees Say
“I would definitely recommend this event to others, especially if you are looking to buy an ERP system within the next 6 months.”
“It was great having all of the sponsors involved in manufacturing software in one place. You are able to go around and ask questions to all of the companies and determine which software is right for your company.”

2026 IMTS Technology Luncheon
2026-09-16 11:00 - 13:00 | McCormick Place | West Hall | Room W474A, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, 60616, United States
This is the perfect place to showcase your product and any new technologies. NTMA will be hosting a luncheon to a targeted audience during IMTS that will allow our National Associates the opportunity to showcase new products and/or technologies.
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Engage 2026
2026-11-10 - 2026-11-13 | Caesar’s Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109
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