Industry Tradeshows & Conferences for Mobility Engineers

For engineers in the transportation industry, staying updated on the latest trends in testing and development is essential. Below is a list of tradeshows and conferences that offer valuable opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Automotive Industry

1. SAE WCX (World Congress Experience)
   • Focus: Automotive engineering, testing, and design innovation.
   • Typical Timing: April annually.
   • Location: Detroit, MI.
   • Website: SAE International
2. Automotive Testing Expo North America
   • Focus: Testing, validation, and development tools for automotive vehicles and components.
   • Typical Timing: October annually.
   • Location: Novi, MI.
   • Website: Testing Expo
3. Battery Show & EV Tech Expo
   • Focus: Testing and development for EV battery systems and electrification technology.
   • Typical Timing: September annually.
   • Location: Novi, MI.
   • Website: The Battery Show

Construction and Agricultural (Con/Ag) Vehicles

4. CONEXPO-CON/AGG
   • Focus: Construction and agricultural machinery, including testing and development technologies.
   • Typical Timing: Every three years (next in March 2026).
   • Location: Las Vegas, NV.
   • Website: CONEXPO-CON/AGG
5. AgriTech Expo USA
   • Focus: Agriculture machinery and associated testing equipment.
   • Typical Timing: Annually.
   • Location: Varies.

Heavy-Duty Diesel and Transportation Vehicles

6. North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV)
   • Focus: Testing and development for commercial and heavy-duty trucks.
   • Typical Timing: Biannual (next in 2025).
   • Location: Atlanta, GA.
   • Website: NACV Show
7. Clean Diesel Technology Conference
   • Focus: Diesel engines and emissions testing.
   • Typical Timing: Annually.
   • Location: Varies.

Aerospace

8. AIAA Aviation Forum
   • Focus: Aerospace systems testing and validation.
   • Typical Timing: June annually.
   • Location: Varies.
   • Website: AIAA
9. Aerospace Testing Symposium
   • Focus: Advances in testing solutions for aerospace technologies.
   • Typical Timing: September annually.
   • Location: California (varies).
   • Website: Aerospace Testing

Marine Industry

10. International WorkBoat Show
    • Focus: Marine engineering, vessel testing, and development.
    • Typical Timing: December annually.
    • Location: New Orleans, LA.
    • Website: WorkBoat Show

Locomotive and Rail

11. Railway Interchange
    • Focus: Rail equipment testing, maintenance, and innovation.
    • Typical Timing: Biennial (next in 2025).
    • Location: Minneapolis, MN.
    • Website: Railway Interchange

General Engineering and Testing

12. IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show)
    • Focus: Manufacturing, testing equipment, and innovation across industries.
    • Typical Timing: Biennial (next in September 2026).
    • Location: Chicago, IL.
    • Website: IMTS
13. NAFEMS World Congress (North America)
    • Focus: Simulation, analysis, and testing in engineering.
    • Typical Timing: Biennial (regional events alternate).
    • Location: Varies.
    • Website: NAFEMS
14. Testing Expo USA (General)
    • Focus: Tools and techniques for testing and validation across multiple vehicle industries.
    • Typical Timing: October annually.
    • Location: Novi, MI.

ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)

1. ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo
   • Focus: Testing and validation technologies for ADAS, autonomous driving systems, and simulation tools.
   • Typical Timing: June annually.
   • Location: San Jose, CA.
   • Website: ADAS Expo
2. Autonomous Vehicles Expo
   • Focus: Technologies for autonomous and connected vehicles, including sensors, radar, and lidar testing.
   • Typical Timing: Annually.
   • Location: Detroit, MI.
   • Website: Autonomous Vehicles Expo
3. Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
   • Focus: Cutting-edge ADAS technologies, electric vehicles, and autonomous systems.
   • Typical Timing: January annually.
   • Location: Las Vegas, NV.
   • Website: CES
4. IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium
   • Focus: Research and development in intelligent vehicle systems and ADAS.
   • Typical Timing: Annually (June or July).
   • Location: Varies.
   • Website: IEEE IV

Battery Development and Electrification

5. Battery Show & EV Tech Expo
   • Focus: EV battery technologies, testing, and systems for hybrid and electric vehicles.
   • Typical Timing: September annually.
   • Location: Novi, MI.
   • Website: The Battery Show
6. International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS)
   • Focus: Development, testing, and research in battery systems, electric vehicles, and charging infrastructure.
   • Typical Timing: Annually.
   • Location: Varies (rotates globally; often in California or North America).
   • Website: EVS
7. Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo
   • Focus: Battery, fuel cell, and hybrid vehicle testing and innovation.
   • Typical Timing: Annually (September).
   • Location: Novi, MI.
   • Website: EV Tech Expo
8. Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC)
   • Focus: Battery development and testing for automotive applications, including EVs and hybrids.
   • Typical Timing: June annually.
   • Location: San Diego, CA.
   • Website: AABC
9. IEEE International Conference on Electric Vehicles (ICEV)
   • Focus: EV technology testing, battery optimization, and powertrain innovation.
   • Typical Timing: Annually.
   • Location: Varies.

A&D Technology attends, presents, or exhibits at several of these events. Let us know which events you find to be most beneficial.