Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly from emerging technology to a practical tool for manufacturers. The question is no longer simply “What is AI?” but “Where can AI create measurable value for my operation?”
At FABTECH 2026 in Las Vegas, attendees will have more opportunities than ever to find the answer.
With the launch of the new Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing (AIM) Pavilion and a conference program featuring AI and smart manufacturing topics, FABTECH is bringing together the ideas, expertise and technologies manufacturers need to understand where AI can take them next.
Learn About AI. Then See It in Action.
The AIM Pavilion creates a dedicated destination for attendees to explore AI-driven and advanced digital manufacturing solutions.
The pavilion will showcase technologies addressing real-world manufacturing opportunities, including:
Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring
Machine vision and inspection
Real-time data analytics and productivity optimization
Simulation, digital twins and design intelligence
Industrial cybersecurity and operational resiliency
IIoT and connected-factory technologies
IT/OT data infrastructure
CAD/CAM and smart manufacturing software
ERP, MRP and CIM systems
For attendees, the value is simple: you can explore the technology, talk directly with solution providers and start identifying where AI may fit into your manufacturing strategy.
Take the Conversation into the Conference
AI isn't confined to the show floor.
The FABTECH Conference program includes 180+ expert-led sessions across 12 educational tracks, with AI and smart manufacturing among the topics covered.
Attendees can dig into subjects including:
The Strategic Imperative for Industrial AI
AI Foundations for Smarter Manufacturing: Building the Data and AI Readiness Layer
AI-Powered Shop Floor Intelligence: From Sensing to Safety and Quality Control
Next-Gen Manufacturing: Integrating Technology and AI for Superior Performance
Simplify, Amplify, Accelerate: Industrial Marketing Growth Strategies for the AI Era
The AI conversation also reaches the keynote stage. On October 21, technology and media expert Amber Mac will present The New AI Power Shift: Risks, Rewards, & Readiness for 2027 & Beyond, providing a broader perspective on how AI is reshaping business and preparing organizations for what's ahead.
One Event. Multiple Ways to Explore AI.
That's what makes AI at FABTECH particularly valuable.
Learn it. Get insights from experts and understand the opportunities, challenges and strategies surrounding AI.
See it. Explore technologies and solutions in the AIM Pavilion and throughout the show floor.
Evaluate it. Talk with technology providers about applications relevant to your operation.
Put it to work. Return to your organization with ideas for where AI could improve productivity, quality, uptime, connectivity and decision-making.
Whether you're already implementing AI or just beginning to explore its potential, FABTECH gives you multiple ways to build your understanding and discover what comes next.
Make AI Part of Your FABTECH 2026 Agenda
As you plan your time in Las Vegas, don't just add the AIM Pavilion to your show floor itinerary. Build AI into your learning agenda, too.
Use the conference to understand the possibilities. Visit the AIM Pavilion to see the solutions. Then connect the dots to your own manufacturing operation.