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MD&M South: Source Smarter — 6 Expos under 1 Roof.

April 22 - 23, 2026 • Charlotte Convention Center • Charlotte, NC

#MDMSouth

Why Charlotte

Charlotte, the heart of the Southeast, is a rapidly growing hub for manufacturing, logistics, and innovation, making it the perfect location for MD&M South. Known as a gateway to the region’s booming industries, Charlotte offers direct access to key players in medtech, aerospace, automotive, and more. With its strategic location and robust infrastructure, the city provides an exceptional platform to build connections and explore new opportunities that will drive your business forward.

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A Thriving Manufacturing Economy

  • Charlotte has established itself as a manufacturing powerhouse, leading both North Carolina and the United States in manufacturing job growth. 
  • Charlotte region's manufacturing sector employs 101,612 workers as of recent data, with employers adding approximately 11,829 manufacturing jobs over the past five years 
  • North Carolina attracted $15 billion in new investment in 2024, with life sciences leading the way 
  • North Carolina ranks as the 9th largest manufacturing state in the country 
  • The state is forecast to add 76,400 net jobs in 2025, with construction leading at 3.6% growth and education/health services at 2.8%

Meet High Quality Leads Face – to Face

  • Top Decision Makers:  80% of attendees make, recommend, or specify purchasing decisions. 
  • #1 Objective:  Identifying new suppliers or partners 
  • 64%:  Have an active project or one planned within the year

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Your Gateway to Manufacturing Excellence

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See Next-Gen Innovation in Action

MD&M South is more than just a trade show – it's a dynamic event designed to drive manufacturing excellence and foster collaboration across six industries: medical, automation, packaging, design & manufacturing, plastics, and processing. It’s all yours and it’s totally free.

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Enhance Your Education

Get the latest hot topics, best practices, success stories, and more at our abundance of education. Learn valuable insights from the top experts in your field, no matter your specialty.

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Nurture Your Network

Whether you’re on the show floor or at our networking events & activities, MD&M South is designed to connect you with new colleagues and suppliers specializing in the products your company needs.



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Connect with People Across Every Industry of Design & Manufacturing

Buyers, executives, and decision-makers will be attending the Southeast’s leading design and manufacturing event with the goal of meeting new suppliers and sourcing the latest technologies across medtech, packaging, product design, automation, plastics, and processing. Be there to meet them.


Meet High Quality Leads Face – to Face

Top Decision Makers:

80% of attendees make, recommend, or specify purchasing decisions.

#1 Objective:

Identifying new suppliers or partners

64%:

Have an active project or one planned within the year


Where Innovation Meets Endless Opportunities in the Southeast

Experience the energy at the Southeast’s manufacturing hub, where groundbreaking ideas and transformative solutions come to life.


Sources:

  • Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Manufacturing Database (2020) 
  • UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast (2025) 
  • Brooks Pierce North Carolina Economic Development Report (2024) 
  • IBISWorld Medical Device Manufacturing Industry Report (2025) 
  • Charlotte Works manufacturing employment data 
  • Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) investment announcements