2026 AMUG Conference heads to Reno, Nevada
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has announced that registration for the 2026 AMUG Conference is now open. The event, aimed at owners and operators of industrial Additive Manufacturing technologies, will be held in Reno, Nevada, from March 15 – 19, 2026.
“We are very excited about AMUG 2026,” stated Shannon VanDeren, AMUG president. “It will blend staples that have made the conference so impactful for Additive Manufacturing users with changes that will elevate the experience. Every aspect of the conference is devised to help users grow and operations excel.”
The AMUG Conference will offer keynotes, panel discussions, educational sessions, and hands-on workshops to help users maximise their Additive Manufacturing expertise and excellence. As part of the event, the AMUGexpo will be held on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings. The Start-up Launchpad, introduced in 2025, will also be a feature of the AMUGexpo.
The event is set to maintain its foundation of networking and collaboration while incorporating modifications based on member feedback. Responding to those requests, AMUG has relocated the conference to Reno, Nevada, added more hands-on, immersive training and modified the agenda’s topical session tracks.
For 2026, AMUG has introduced Training Labs where conference sponsors will provide ‘under-the-hood’ deep dives, training sessions, and workshops, creating a truly immersive environment for learning and engagement. AMUG has also dedicated a large, flexible space throughout the week to its hands-on workshops, which will allow for more of these member-praised activities. The agenda for the educational presentations and panel discussions now features fourteen tracks.
“Hands-on workshops are a key feature of our event that enhance the learning experience. They complement the many hours of technical sessions by providing an engaging learning experience that improves retention, fosters creativity, and promotes critical-thinking skills,” added VanDeren.
Kicking off the conference, AMUG will convene its annual New Member Welcome get-together. Claire Belson Barnes, director of membership, said, “The New Member Welcome is AMUG’s way of bringing new participants into the fold. First-time attendees will learn tips and tricks for a successful conference and mingle with industry veterans and long-time AMUG volunteers.” The AMUG Conference will close with its annual Family Dinner on Thursday night.
The event will also feature the eleventh annual Innovators Showcase. The showcase is an on-stage interview where attendees get to know an industry innovator and discover insights from that individual’s experiences. The showcase serves as both a means to recognise the innovator and provide attendees with insight into their journey.
The recipient of the Innovators Award, who will be the featured guest, will be announced in September. “It is a spectacular way to recognise an individual whose distinct creativity has advanced the Additive Manufacturing industry,” VanDeren added.
Those interested in attending can register here.
