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Manufacturing by Informa’s biennial Canadian event is highlighting topics including industrial AI, electrification, and national security while also reinforcing the importance of packaging, plastics, automation and others.
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MONTRÉAL, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advanced Design & Manufacturing Montréal (ADM Montréal returns to Palais des congrès de Montréal from November 10-12. This comprehensive industry showcase brings together six advanced manufacturing areas (packaging, automation, plastics, processing, design and battery) under one roof, offering manufacturers, engineers, and industry professionals unparalleled access to the latest innovations shaping the future of advanced manufacturing and design.
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Manufacturing’s Growing Global Footprint
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Manufacturing contributes approximately $174 billion of Canada’s GDP, representing 10% of the national economy. Recent investments from global leaders including Volkswagen, Tesla, LG Energy Solutions and Siemens Canada underscore the sector’s momentum, with new manufacturing facilities expanding across the country and positioning Canada as a strategic hub for advanced manufacturing innovation.
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Quebec’s Only Industry-Wide Manufacturing Event
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ADM Montréal event is an end-to-end industry showcase bringing together over 3,500+ attendees and 300+ exhibitors for two days of industry immersion in Québec. ADM Montréal, formally a co-locate of legacy brands ATX, D&M, Expoplast, PBS, and PACKEX, is now streamlined as solely ADM Montréal.
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ADM Montréal is the only local event for professionals in Québec looking for solutions in automation, plastics, dry processing, and packaging to connect with suppliers, with almost 90% of attendees coming locally from Québec.
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“ADM Montréal is tailored to Québec’s diverse and thriving industries, including aerospace, defense, transportation, medical device, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and metals production,” says Kayle Buchanan, Group Event Director, Manufacturing by Informa. “This year, the event serves as a vital platform for Québec manufacturers to explore how to adapt and aligns their businesses with the strategic goals of the nation (AI adoption, electrification, national defense) to secure their place in the industry and stay up to date in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.”
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New in 2026: ADM Strategic Innovation Conference
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Running concurrently with the exhibition, the ADM Strategic Innovation Conference delivers three days of technical content focused on 3 major themes: Industrial AI, Electrification & Batteries, National Defense & Arctic Security. To prepare for the conference, those interested can attend the ADM Technology Day webinar series. Taking place on September 23rd, the series provides the audience with an early look at the kind of content they can expect from the Strategic Innovation Conference.
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Returning Show Features
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Centre Stage: The hub of the expo floor featuring panel discussions, live demonstrations, thought leadership presentations from industry leaders including Port of Montréal, Swisslog, NGen, and Canadian Plastics Pact.
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Product Showcase: Interactive demonstrations at exhibitor booths showcasing the latest innovations in manufacturing technology solutions.
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Reuse Innovation Showcase: Presented by PAC Global and Canadian Plastics Pact, in collaboration with Environment and Climate Change Canada, the stage will feature a full day of reusable packaging innovation and sustainability trends alongside product showcases and live demos.