IMTS 2026 Exhibitor Deadlines & Important Dates
- Show
- IMTS
- Year
- 2026
- City
- Chicago
- Venue
- McCormick Place
- Deadlines listed
- 3
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
These deadlines have all closed. They are kept here as a record of the 2026 show and are not current.
| Deadline | Date | Timezone | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show open | September 14, 2026 | Central Time | CLOSED | imts.com - checked September 18, 2026 |
| Dismantle | September 20, 2026 | Central Time | CLOSED | imts.com - checked September 18, 2026 |
| Move-out | September 26, 2026 | Central Time | CLOSED | imts.com - checked September 18, 2026 |
How the IMTS 2026 dates fit together
- Show open - September 14, 2026.
- Dismantle - September 20, 2026, 6 days after it opens.
- Move-out - September 26, 2026, 12 days after it opens.
ET EXPO designs, builds, ships and installs custom and modular booths for exhibitors at IMTS in Chicago, and plans freight and installation around the move-in schedule and the deadlines above.
Questions about these dates
When does the show open?
September 14, 2026 (Central Time), as published by imts.com and checked September 18, 2026. This date has passed.
When does dismantle begin?
September 20, 2026 (Central Time), as published by imts.com and checked September 18, 2026. This date has passed.
When must exhibitors be moved out?
September 26, 2026 (Central Time), as published by imts.com and checked September 18, 2026. This date has passed.