7 Industrial Manufacturing Conferences to Attend in 2026

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Whether you work in steel, biomass, cement, or pulp and paper, these events offer valuable opportunities for networking and gaining industry insights. Discover the top industrial manufacturing conferences and expos worth attending this year. We look forward to seeing you there.

Here are the Best Manufacturing Conferences to Attend:

International Biomass: March 31, – April 2, 2026

This is North America’s largest Biomass conference and expo. Enjoy this 3-day conference and hear from industry experts discussing Biomass handling from in-feed to transport, to overcoming contamination and conversion barriers in biogas systems. 

Location: Nashville, TN.

ProcessBarron’s Booth Number: 839 

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Western Regional Boiler Association: March 24 – 26, 2026

WRBA – The Association for those who employ the use of Boilers in the Western U.S. and Canada. This conference will have roundtable discussions, breakout sessions, and great networking opportunities with industry leaders.

Location: Tacoma, WA

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Black Liquor Recovery Boiler Advisory Committee: April 6 – 8, 2026 

BLRBAC, is a “Trade Association” that exists for the purpose of sharing knowledge and generating and maintaining guidelines to help facilitate the safe, reliable operation of Black Liquor Recovery Boilers.

Location: Atlanta, GA

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IEEE Cement Conference: April 26 – 29, 2026

IThis five day conference is one you don’t want to miss. Expect deep dives, practical insights, and real-world solutions you can take back to your plant, along with meaningful networking and exposure to emerging technologies and new approaches shaping cement manufacturing. 

Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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AISTech: May 4 – 8, 2026

Steel’s #1 Technology Conference and Expo. Enjoy a 5 day conference that brings together the people, technology and ideas that power the steel economy. 

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

ProcessBarron’s Booth Number: 203

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PACWEST Conference: May 27 – 30, 2026

The PACWEST Conference is an annual, in-person technical conference serving the pulp and paper industry. It brings together industry leaders and suppliers to collaborate, share insights, and advance learning across the field.

Location: Jasper, AB Canada

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Black Liquor Recovery Boiler Advisory Committee: October 5 – 7, 2026 

BLRBAC, is a “Trade Association” that exists for the purpose of sharing knowledge and generating and maintaining guidelines to help facilitate the safe, reliable operation of Black Liquor Recovery Boilers.

Location: Atlanta, GA 

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