TRUCKING/SMALL PACKAGE

Truckload 2026
Feb 28-Mar 3, Orlando
tcaconvention.com

Aimed at tackling challenges head-on, sharing solutions, and shaping the future of the industry, Truckload draws more than 1,500 leaders in trucking. Attendees gather to discuss and dissect strategies, solutions, and technologies for managing challenges such as driver retention and recruitment, regulatory developments, financial reporting, safety, and performance measurement.

Highlights: Keynote speech from NFL Coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Jimmy Johnson; daily workshops on topics like AI and profit benchmarking; large exhibit hall

ACT Expo
May 4-6, Las Vegas
actexpo.com

The industry’s largest fleet technology event provides attendees with peer-vetted, field-tested insights from fleets, OEMs, and technology providers on the technologies, trends, and regulations transforming commercial transportation. Core topics covered at the event include vehicle innovations, digital performance solutions, efficiency and safety best practices, and guidance on renewable fuels and next-generation infrastructure.

Highlights: Expo Hall featuring 500+ top OEMs, infrastructure developers, and tech innovators; more than 200 advanced commercial vehicles on display, many of which attendees can test drive

Parcel Forum
Sep 14-16, Orlando
tinyurl.com/ParcelForum

This dedicated parcel shipping and logistics event focuses on helping professionals learn to ship more products more efficiently and cost-effectively. Covering the entire order-to-ship package lifecycle—transportation, logistics, warehousing/distribution, IT, packaging, and freight audit—the event showcases educational sessions, product demos, and networking opportunities.

Highlights: Large expo hall plus exhibit floor events like Women in Logistics Mimosa Meet-Up and Shippers-Only Breakfast; numerous breakout sessions

ATA Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE) 2026
Oct 17-20, Charlotte
mce.trucking.org

Against the backdrop of an evolving industry landscape, the annual MCE event showcases the collective power of trucking’s decisionmakers as they shape strategy, set policy priorities, and chart the course ahead. Attendees gain insights from top-tier trucking leaders, discover technology innovations and services, and connect with thousands of fellow industry professionals.

Highlights: Expo hall with 200+ exhibitors; policy discussions, educational sessions, and networking opportunities

AIR CARGO

AirCargo Conference
Feb 15-17, Orlando
aircargoconference.com

This conference is designed to help industry professionals navigate today’s most complex, global transportation challenges. Attendees interact with all actors across the air cargo supply chain to exchange strategies and insights to better understand the dynamics of the industry, make connections, and position their organizations to take advantage of future change. The AirCargo Conference is backed by three leading associations: AEMCA, ACI-NA, and Airforwarders Association.

Highlights: More than 60 speakers, 100 exhibit booths and 1,025 attendees; golf tournament and breakfast; other networking events

MARITIME/PORTS

KC SmartPort Annual Industry Briefing
April 8, Kansas City
tinyurl.com/KCSmartPort26

Last year’s event gathered more than 650 industry professionals to discuss trends that are shaping the automotive sector and how these shifts will impact the Kansas City region. This year, join peers in the regional port sector to understand Kansas City’s position as a key logistics hub at the center of North America’s transportation network.

Highlights: Detailed discussions on the impact of trends including U.S. industrial development, regional supply chain shifts, and workforce trends.

AAPA Annual Convention
Sep 26-28, New Orleans
tinyurl.com/AAPAAnnual

The definitive gathering for port leaders, terminal operators, solution providers, and supply chain partners, this annual meeting sponsored by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) explores critical issues from infrastructure and sustainability to digital transformation and workforce development.

Highlights: Executive insights, interactive workshops, and exhibit hall

INTERMODAL/RAIL

IANA Intermodal EXPO
Sep 14-16; Long Beach, CA
intermodal.org/intermodalexpo

The Intermodal Association of North America’s (IANA) largest annual event draws some 1,800 intermodal professionals together to tackle the intermodal industry’s biggest challenges—from cargo theft and tariffs, to the latest in AI tech and rail mergers. Attendees include stakeholders from railroads, motor carriers, ocean carriers, ports, technology companies, equipment providers, logistics firms, and shippers.

Highlights: Committee meetings; case competition; educational sessions; EXPO show floor with expanded hours

BreakBulk Americas
Sep 22-24, Houston
americas.breakbulk.com

Now in its 36th year, Breakbulk Americas is the region’s largest and longest-running trade event for the industry featuring representatives from the entire supply chain, including key players in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and throughout Latin America. Exploring and understanding new business opportunities in the global breakbulk market will be at the top of the agenda.

Highlights: Breakbulk’s Global Shipper Network Lounge and Women in Breakbulk Lounge on the show floor; more than 330 exhibitors; extensive networking opportunities

SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS

LINK 2026: The Retail Supply Chain Conference
Feb 1-4, Orlando
tinyurl.com/RILA2026

This dedicated supply chain event is built by and for retailers, grocers, and product manufacturers. Hosted by RILA, the trade association for excellence across retail, LINK unites the entire value chain and attracts leaders across transportation, fulfillment, inventory, planning, strategy, and digital. Expect a focus on strategy, innovation, and delivering real business results.

Highlights: LINK Connect, a 1:1 hosted meeting program; Tabletalks for candid, active conversations with CPG and retail leaders; expo hall with 280+ exhibitors; keynote speeches from major brands.

Manifest
Feb 9-11, Las Vegas, NV
https://manife.st/

Manifest brings together a comprehensive ecosystem of innovation and transformation in supply chain and logistics. Attendees include Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators, and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and end-to-end supply chain. Through speakers, sessions, and product demos, expect to better understand the people and technologies changing the way the world moves.

Highlights: 400+ thought leaders across keynote speeches and breakout sessions; interactive expo hall with Puppy Park, Biergarten, and Swag Store plus special Cold Chain Pavilion

2026 IWLA Convention & Expo
Mar 29-31, San Antonio
iwla.com/iwla-convention-expo

The place to be for North American warehousing and logistics leaders, this conference from The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) serves as a gathering point for high-level networking, in-depth learning, and meaningful business connections. Attendees choose from a variety of education sessions covering the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping 3PL warehouse logistics.

Highlights: 80% C-Suite audience; multiple education tracks; Women of Warehouse networking event; keynote speech from Clint Bruce, former Navy Special Warfare Officer, decorated athlete, and seasoned entrepreneur.

MODEX 2026
Apr 13-16, Atlanta
modexshow.com

From hands‑on product demonstrations to one-on-one meetings, MODEX 2026 participants can expect to see the latest equipment and tech, connect with key suppliers, and make strategic capital equipment buying decisions for future operations. This comprehensive supply chain experience attracts 50,000 attendees annually, including leading manufacturing and supply chain decisionmakers.

Highlights: More than 1,000 exhibits, 200 educational sessions, and four keynotes; MHI Innovation Awards; startup pavillion; student day

TIA 2026
Apr 15-16, Phoenix
tianet.org/capitalideas

Hosted by the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), this is the only annual trade show geared towards third-party logistics providers. This year’s “Capital Ideas Conference” will feature more than 1,500 of North America’s most successful brokerage-based logistics professionals for three days of reconnecting, networking and education. Expect special announcements on product launches and innovations at the conference’s Media Day.

Highlights: Info sessions from top speakers; Women in Logistics and Young Executives lunches; special event featuring NBA legend Muggsy Bogues

American Supply Chain Summit
Apr 27-28, Dallas
supplychainus.com

Entering its 10th year, the American Supply Chain Summit is a leadership-focused platform for senior supply chain executives seeking high-level, in-person knowledge exchange and solution exploration. Expect supply chain, logistics, procurement, and operations executives and innovative solution providers to share what’s working now and what’s next across the supply chain. Core themes include supply chain management, process optimization, procurement and sourcing, and technology and innovation.

Highlights: 300+ senior-level attendees, 50+ expert speakers, 950+ business meetings on-site

DELIVER America
Oct 6-7, Las Vegas
deliver.events/america
Calling itself a “matchmaking event” for retail and supply chain executives, DELIVER America covers the trends, technologies, and sustainable strategies shaping the future of retail, logistics, and supply chain. Conference goers connect directly with retail executives and high-growth solution providers at this invite-only show sponsored by attending vendors.

Highlights: Keynote speeches from high-level execs at big-name brands; awards ceremony; themed networking party.

IntraLogistex
Sep 16-17, Dallas
intralogistexusa.com

In Dallas for the first time, this annual event creates a focused environment for supply chain and manufacturing professionals to share ideas, discover solutions, and drive greater efficiency, agility, scalability, and accuracy. The agenda includes presentations on innovative products and services plus seminars delivered by some of the industry’s top experts and thought leaders.

Highlights: Live demonstrations, interactive displays, and product launches on the show floor; 40+ conference sessions

CHAINge: North America by ASCM
Sep 29-30; Long Beach, CA
na.chainge.events/website/89634/

With a theme of “innovation, education, and collaboration for better supply chains,” this annual conference from Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is focused on strategy, insights, and connections that drive real results. Attendees—key stakeholders from diverse global supply chain organizations and solutions providers—partake in immersive sessions addressing key issues ranging from talent development and digital transformation to logistics disruption and sustainability.

Highlights: Dynamic panel discussions and hands-on roundtables; certified professionals can earn maintenance points by attending

CSCMP Edge 2026
Oct 4-7, Nashville
cscmpedge.org/website/81276/edge-2026/

“Rock and roll your supply chain” at this annual event from CSCMP which brings together decisionmakers shaping the future of the supply chain, sharing insights to help shippers stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. Thousands of professionals—from Fortune 500 executives to rising innovators—attend for expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and powerful networking opportunities.

Highlights: Daily keynote speeches; Women Leaders Forum; Industry Solutions & Supply Chain Innovation Award Competition; expo hall with 175+ exhibitors and Startup Alley

If you’re exhibiting at logistics and supply chain shows in 2026, The Trade Show Network can help you show up with a professional 20×20 rental booth that’s:

• Designed to feel custom to your brand and goals
• Built for demos + meetings + lead flow
• Supported with turnkey services (so your team isn’t juggling 12 vendors)
• Reconfigurable if you’re doing multiple events (MODEX → EDGE → PARCEL, etc.)

A simple approach that works: one strong 20×20 “core exhibit,” plus modular graphic swaps and layout tweaks to match each show’s audience.

Quick planning checklist (so you don’t get squeezed by deadlines)

• Lock your show calendar early (especially fall—September/October stacks up fast)
• Decide your booth goal per show: pipeline, partnerships, recruiting, PR, demos
• Build one booth story that stays consistent—but tailor the “hook” per event
• Start exhibit planning early enough to secure: good placement, shipping, and install

When you’re ready to turn this shortlist into results, don’t leave your presence to the last minute. Lock in your 2026 trade show calendar now and anchor it with one flexible, high-impact asset: a 20×20 rental exhibit from The Trade Show Network that travels with you from show to show. With a core booth that’s built for demos, meetings, and lead capture—and modular graphics and layouts tailored to each audience—you get the polish of a custom build without the cost, storage, or vendor wrangling. Plan early, streamline your exhibit strategy, and let your 20×20 rental booth do the heavy lifting while your team focuses on what matters most: connecting with the right partners, prospects, and decisionmakers on the show floor.