MD&M South

MD&M South brings together six specialized yet interconnected sectors under one powerful event.
Sectors covered: MedTech, Automation, Packaging, Design & Manufacturing, Plastics, and Powder & Bulk Solids.
Event statistics: 3,000+ attendees, 300+ exhibitors, 50+ education sessions.
What’s New in 2026: IME South is now MD&M South, bringing together six specialized sectors under one event. Co-locating with The Battery Show South – one expo pass grants access to both events.
Expo Hours:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 23, 2026: 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Target audience: Engineers, Executives, R&D Experts, Manufacturing Professionals, Quality Control Experts, and Purchasing Professionals.
North Carolina manufacturing statistics: $128 billion annual contribution, largest manufacturing workforce in Southeast, 19% growth from 2013-2023, $9.5 billion investment by life science companies between 2020-2022.



