Retail Innovation Expo & Conference
4-6 June 2024
Hotel, Bar, Restaurant Equipment & Store Design
FABTECH
8-11 September 2025
Machinery, Metalworking, Welding & Manufacturing Technologies
WEFTEC
27 September-1 October 2025
Energy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Protection & Waste Technologies
The NACS Show
15-17 October 2025
Food
EATS (Process Expo)
28-30 October 2025
Food
RSNA
30 November-4 December 2025
Science, Health, Medical Equipment, Medicine & Pharmaceuticals
Midwest Clinic
17-19 December 2025
Music, Film, Events & Hobbies
Midwinter Meeting
19-21 February 2026
Science, Health, Medical Equipment, Medicine & Pharmaceuticals
LMT LAB DAY Chicago
19-21 February 2026
Science, Health, Medical Equipment, Medicine & Pharmaceuticals
The Inspired Home Show
10-12 March 2026
Handicrafts, Housewares, Toys & Gifts
EXPO CHICAGO
9-12 April 2026
Art, Antiques
IEEE/PES T&D
4-7 May 2026
Energy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Protection & Waste Technologies
NRA - National Restaurant Show
16-19 May 2026
Hotel, Bar, Restaurant Equipment & Store Design
NeoCon
8-10 June 2026
Furniture, Woodworking, Carpets, Decoration, Design & Lighting
IFT FIRST Expo
12-15 July 2026
Food
The ASI Show
21-23 July 2026
Handicrafts, Housewares, Toys & Gifts
IMTS
14-19 September 2026
Industrial & Factory Automation
Pack Expo International
18-21 October 2026
Packaging, Plastics & Rubber Machinery & Technologies
ProMat
19-21 April 2027
Logistics, Transportation & Supply Chain
ADLM - Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
25-29 July 2027
Science, Health, Medical Equipment, Medicine & Pharmaceuticals
Neuroscience
23-27 October 2027
Science, Health, Medical Equipment, Medicine & Pharmaceuticals
IAMD (Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives) USA
Date TBD
Industrial & Factory Automation
HANNOVER MESSE USA
Date TBD
Industrial & Factory Automation
ProFood Tech
Date TBD
Packaging, Plastics & Rubber Machinery & Technologies
SOFA CHICAGO
Date TBD
Handicrafts, Housewares, Toys & Gifts
Trade Fairs in Chicago
Chicago, United States hosts 25 international trade fairs in 2026, spanning 12+ industry sectors. As a major exhibition destination, Chicago brings together global manufacturers, distributors, professionals and visitors throughout the year.
Leading sectors of fairs held in Chicago include Science, Health, Medical Equipment, Medicine & Pharmaceuticals, Food, Handicrafts, Housewares, Toys & Gifts. Each event below offers detailed information: dates, venue, organizer contact and participation details.
Whether you're attending as an exhibitor, importer or visitor, the 2026 trade fair calendar for Chicago provides a comprehensive view of upcoming and recent events.
Popular Sectors
Science, Health, Medical Equipment, Medicine & Pharmaceuticals5Food3Handicrafts, Housewares, Toys & Gifts3Industrial & Factory Automation3Hotel, Bar, Restaurant Equipment & Store Design2Energy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Protection & Waste Technologies2Packaging, Plastics & Rubber Machinery & Technologies2Machinery, Metalworking, Welding & Manufacturing Technologies1Music, Film, Events & Hobbies1Art, Antiques1Furniture, Woodworking, Carpets, Decoration, Design & Lighting1Logistics, Transportation & Supply Chain1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade fairs are held in Chicago in 2026?+
There are 25 international trade fairs scheduled in Chicago for 2026, across 12+ industry sectors.
What types of trade fairs are held in Chicago?+
The main sectors of fairs in Chicago are: Science, Health, Medical Equipment, Medicine & Pharmaceuticals (5), Food (3), Handicrafts, Housewares, Toys & Gifts (3), Industrial & Factory Automation (3), Hotel, Bar, Restaurant Equipment & Store Design (2).
Where exactly is Chicago?+
Chicago is located in United States, one of the world's leading host countries for international trade fairs.
How can I attend or visit a fair in Chicago?+
Each fair listed below has its own detail page with dates, venue, organizer contact, registration links and visa/participation information.