AMUG Conference 2026
- Date
- 2026-03-15
- Location
- Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, United States
- Host
- Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG)
About this event
AMUG Conference 2026 brings the advanced manufacturing community together in Reno for a week built around practical learning, real conversations, and time with the people pushing the field forward. If you want more than a standard conference schedule, this is a place to explore new ideas, compare workflows, see emerging tools up close, and connect with peers who care about how manufacturing is actually done. About the Event AMUG Conference 2026 is the annual gathering for professionals working across advanced manufacturing, with a format designed to balance education, discovery, and community. This edition continues the event’s evolution with revamped topical tracks, giving attendees clearer ways to navigate the program and spend time on the subjects most relevant to their work. The conference is built as an in-person experience at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, creating a setting where learning does not stop when a session ends. The value here is not only in the formal program, but also in the hallway conversations, peer-to-peer problem solving, product discussions, and informal networking that happen throughout the event. This is a conference for people who want substance. The program combines structured content with interactive elements, including new Training Labs, expanded hands-on workshops, the AMUGexpo, a Start-up Launchpad, and the eleventh annual Innovators Showcase. Together, these pieces create a format that supports both deep technical engagement and broader industry perspective. Whether you come to sharpen technical knowledge, meet collaborators, explore what is changing in the market, or simply spend focused time with the community, the event is designed to make those goals easier to pursue in one place. What to Expect The program goes beyond a series of lectures. Attendees can expect a mix of topical sessions, interactive learning, exhibit-floor discovery, and community-driven networking that makes the schedule feel active rather than passive. Here are some of the core experiences highlighted for 2026: Revamped topical tracks that make it easier to follow themes and focus your time New Training Labs for more direct, applied learning Expanded hands-on workshops that emphasize doing, testing, and discussing in real time AMUGexpo for exploring products, technologies, and industry developments Start-up Launchpad for a look at newer companies and fresh ideas entering the space The eleventh annual Innovators Showcase highlighting innovation and progress across the field The shape of the event supports different ways of participating. You can build your own experience around technical sessions and labs, spend time on the expo floor to understand where tools and solutions are headed, or prioritize conversations with peers in similar roles. That flexibility matters, especially in a field where attendees may be solving very different challenges but still benefit from seeing how others approach them. Because the conference is centered on advanced manufacturing, expect discussions that are grounded in process, implementation, and results. The strongest sessions at events like this are often the ones that move from broad trends into concrete lessons, and the structure here is well suited to that kind of exchange. Why Attend AMUG Conference 2026 offers a strong reason to step away from day-to-day work for a few days: it gathers learning, networking, and market visibility into one focused setting. Instead of piecing together insights from separate webinars, meetings, and product demos over months, attendees can accelerate that process through direct exposure to the community and the latest developments. A major advantage of attending in person is the chance to compare notes with others facing similar technical, operational, or strategic questions. Those conversations can help validate decisions, challenge assumptions, and surface better ways to approach production, workflow, training, or adoption of new technologies. You should attend if you want to: Stay current on developments shaping advanced manufacturing Learn in practical formats through labs and workshops, not only presentations Evaluate new ideas and tools at the expo and Start-up Launchpad See innovation in context through the Innovators Showcase Build stronger industry relationships with people you can learn from long after the conference ends There is also real value in being in a room with a committed community. Conferences are most useful when the attendees themselves bring depth, curiosity, and experience, and this event is positioned as a gathering where that kind of exchange is central rather than secondary. Practical Details Location: In person at Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, United States. The event takes place in a resort setting, which helps keep the conference experience connected and convenient. Having sessions, workshops, expo activity, and networking in one destination makes it easier to move between scheduled programming and informal conversations without losing momentum. Timing: Sunday, March 15 at 12:00 AM UTC. If you are planning to attend, it is worth reviewing travel and local timing in advance so you can make the most of the in-person schedule. Since the conference includes multiple program formats, attendees will likely benefit from arriving with a rough plan: which topical tracks matter most, which workshops or labs best match your goals, and how much time you want to reserve for the expo, the Start-up Launchpad, and the Innovators Showcase. A good approach is to come prepared for both structure and spontaneity. Identify your must-attend sessions, but leave room for the unexpected conversation, demo, or introduction that turns out to be the most useful part of the week. That balance is often what makes an event like AMUG Conference 2026 especially worthwhile for people serious about advanced manufacturing.
Who should attend
If you work in additive or advanced manufacturing and want practical ideas, sharper skills, and stronger industry connections, this conference is built for you. - **You’re a hands-on practitioner** who wants more than high-level talks. The revamped topical tracks, new Training Labs, and expanded workshops are especially relevant if you learn best by seeing, testing, and discussing real applications. - **You’re responsible for production, engineering, design, or operations** and need to stay current on where manufacturing is going. This is a strong fit if you’re evaluating new processes, materials, workflows, or implementation strategies. - **You value peer-to-peer learning** and want to compare notes with people solving similar technical and business challenges. If you like candid conversations with experienced professionals, you’ll feel at home here. - **You’re exploring what’s next in the industry**, from emerging companies to fresh ideas. The **AMUGexpo**, **Start-up Launchpad**, and **Innovators Showcase** make this especially useful if you want a broad view of new developments in one place. - **You’re coming to build your network with intention**. Whether you’re reconnecting with the manufacturing community or meeting collaborators for the first time, this event creates plenty of reasons to have meaningful conversations. - **You’re serious about staying engaged in the manufacturing community** and want an event that combines education, discovery, and in-person connection in a focused setting.