The Ultimate COMP2026 Expo Guide

Your essential guide to navigating COMP2026: Colorado’s largest Manufacturing & Supplier Expo and growing. Discover key strategies to exhibit, attend, and connect for maximum impact at this year’s event.

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Official COMP2026 Agenda + Speaker Lineup

Get ready for an action-packed exhibition full of powerful connections and valuable insights to accelerate your business growth!

From networking receptions bookending the show, to an opening Manufacturing Sunrise Townhall, 10 expert speakers, 8 speaker sessions, and a curated panel with growth lessons from business leaders across Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, and Aerospace & Defense manufacturing — there’s something here for everyone in the ecosystem to grow. Plus, don’t miss our featured event, powered by Aerospace Colorado.

Downloadable Social Post Graphics

Let your network know they can can find you at COMP2026!

Expo Booth Map

We’re still working on things! Booth assignments are based on registration order and availability. Booth maps will be available for download on this page and you will be notified via email prior to the event.

Expo Booth List

001 – Wipfli
002 – The Gazette
003 – WTC Denver
004 – Small Business Administration
005 – Springs Fabrication
006 – Cogitic Corporation
007 – IMI Precision Engineering
008 – Better Process LLC
009 – Wealth Management Association
010 – Moss Adams x Baker Tilly
011 – FOX21
012 – The Manufacturing Alliance of Colorado (MAC)
013 – Merrill Lynch
014 – Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Association (CAMA)
015 – Kaiser Permanente
016 – Vectis Automation
017 – DVL Net
018 – Reata Engineering & Machine Works
019 – IntegrisIT
020 – Vichek Solutions
021 – Flood & Peterson
022 – InnovaFlex
023 – Manufacturer’s Edge
024 – Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
025 – 5Star Bank
026 – Colorado Media Group
027 – Okika Devices
028 – Hartung Glass
029 – Accurate Gasket
030 – Avid Product Development
031 – Integrity Welding and Fabrication
032 – Colorado Companies to Watch
033 – KRDO
034 – VensureHR
035 – Small Business Development Center
(SBDC)
036 – Frontier Bolt
037 – Skyline Products
038 – Viscotec
039 – Armite Lubricants
040 – Remco Air Compressor
041 – APEX Solutions
042 – Allen CIO
043 – Hammers Construction
044 – GeoTech Environmental
045 – Crompion International
046 – Era Group
047 – Comerica
048 – Pueblo & EDC
049 – Snap SOP
050 – Voices of Colorado Manufacturing
Podcast

051 – Inverness Wealth Management
052 – McDermott Associates

T01 – Millennium Group
T02 – Clear Blue Engineering
T03 – CRB Accounting and Advisory
T04 – Precision Digital Forensic Solutions
T05 – Cavendish Scott
T06 – Technical Tools, Inc
T07 – Peak Advisory
T08 – Equip, Inc
T09 – Zebulon Solutions
T10 – NOCOM
T11 – Buffalo Mountain Sales Strategy
T14 – GoEngineer
T15 – Slalom Consulting
T16 – Elite Sourcing & Logistics
T17 – Canopy Catalyst Consulting
T18 – Paychex
T19 – Cale Engineering
T20 – New Altitude Coworking
T21 – Comcast
T22 – Gifts with an Edge
T23 – Tejas Software Inc.

Exhibitor Guide: Booth Essentials

Securing your exhibition space at COMP2026 is your first step to a successful expo experience. Ensure your booth stands out to effectively engage attendees.

COMP2026 offers two exhibitor options to accommodate business needs, including:

Exhibitor Booth 10' x 8'

Showcase your brand in the 10,000 sq. ft. main expo hall! Piped-and-draped booths in the heart of the activity among manufacturers and sponsors with room for demos, high impact connections, and maximum visibility.

All booths are piped and draped and located inside the main hall. Each booth includes a 10′ × 8′ space, two chairs, one 6′ × 30″ table with a black tablecloth, two attendee tickets, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a standard 120V / 15-amp outlet. 

Vendor Move-In (Booths Only)
Tuesday, October 13th from 3–5pm, or Wednesday, October 14th starting at 6:30am. Exhibitor hall doors is open to the public 9am – 3pm.

Exhibitor Table 6' x 30"

High traffic exhibitor tables lined outside the main expo hall putting your brand front and center in bustling foyers right in the heart of the action as attendees flow between speaker sessions and networking events.

Each table includes two chairs, one 6′ × 30″ table with a black tablecloth, two attendee tickets and complimentary Wi-Fi. No power access is available. Tables are located just outside the main exhibitor hall along the foyers.

Vendor Move-In (Tables)
Wednesday, October 14th, starting at 6:30am. Exhibitor hall doors open to the public 9am – 3pm.

NOTE: Exhibitor tables are not permitted to setup the evening before.

Your exhibitor package includes two (2) badges (lunch is not included but can be added on here) and full access to all expo events, including the Manufacturing Sunrise Townhall + Keynote, speaker sessions, and all Networking Receptions.
 
Need to purchase additional badges? You can do that here.

What to Bring + Arrange

  • Power Supply & Extension Cords.  Standard electrical access available for enclosed 10′ x 8′ booths in the main hall. No power is available for exhibitor tables.

  • Company Equipment and Samples. All products, machinery, interactive displays, or samples specific to your company’s offerings.

  • Small Displays and Handhelds. Devices like tablets, laptops, or smaller product displays.

  • Banners. Retractable banners and tabletop signs are excellent for vertical branding and fit nicely in enclosed booths and behind exhibitor tables. Note that there will be no place to hang banners, so please plan for freestanding or tabletop options.

  • Handouts. Business cards, flyers, brochures, and promotional materials are essential for sharing information and capturing leads.

  • Shipping: Please download the form below or contact the venue to coordinate shipping.

Know Before You Go

Check-in + Badges

Exhibitors can check-in with a COMP2026 attendant during exhibitor move-in or day of event to receive their show badge.

View agenda for vendor-move in schedules, expo hall hours and run of show events.

Expo Access

Standard expo pass registration includes access to COMP2026, all Networking Receptions (pre- and post-show), the featured lunch panel, and all speaker sessions. 

NOTE: Lunch must be pre-purchased with your registration if you’d like to eat onsite — it is not required to attend the panel.

Additional Badges

Your exhibitor booth or table registration includes two complimentary exhibitor passes. Need more? Purchase additional passes here.

Pre-Paid Lunch Onsite

Lunch will be provided onsite for those who pre-purchased it with registration, available between *11am–1pm. Details will be provided at check-in. Purchase for onsite lunch will not be available day of show.

Lunch Options Offsite

There is a number of fast casual and formal dining options in the area – many in short walking distance from the venue.

You can view the restaurants in the surrounding area on Google Maps here

Stay Accommodations

For those requiring lodging, we recommend booking early at the ​DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs​ to ensure availability.

Standard hotel rates apply. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What can I expect at COMP2026?

Attendees can explore an exhibitor hall featuring nearly 100 exhibitors, attend the Manufacturing Sunrise Townhall, choose from curated speaker tracks and workshops, participate in the featured lunch panel, and connect with other manufacturing professionals at networking events.

COMP2026 is open to manufacturers and the broader network that supports them, including business owners, executives, engineers, operations and supply chain professionals, plant and production managers, quality and compliance teams, technology providers, consultants, HR and talent professionals, and more. Click here to register now!

The full COMP2026 agenda can be found here

The Manufacturing Sunrise Townhall is a morning event featuring networking, opening remarks, and discussions about Colorado’s manufacturing workforce and growth. The 2026 program includes insights from Senior Economist Ryan Gedney on Colorado’s labor market, followed by a keynote from Drew Yancey of Teleios Strategy.

COMP2026 welcomes manufacturers, suppliers, equipment providers, MRO companies, packaging providers, distributors, logistics and supply chain companies, software and technology providers, consultants, and other organizations that support manufacturing. Visit this page to learn more about exhibiting at COMP2026.

For those exhibitors with a booth:

All booths are piped and draped and located inside the main hall. Each booth includes a 10′ × 8′ space, two chairs, one 6′ × 30″ table with a black tablecloth, two attendee tickets, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a standard 120V / 15-amp outlet. Setup available the day before expo.

Setup times and instructions will be sent to exhibitors in advance of the show

For those exhibitors with a table:

Each table includes two chairs, one 6′ × 30″ table with a black tablecloth, two attendee tickets and complimentary Wi-Fi. No power access is available. Tables are located just outside the main exhibitor hall along the foyers.

Setup only available the morning of expo. Setup times and instructions will be sent to exhibitors in advance of the show.

This year’s Student Challenge connects students with real manufacturing problems. At the kickoff reception, students from six local high school CTE teams will reverse-engineer real machined parts and compete based on accuracy, craftsmanship, process, presentation, and their ability to answer questions. Find out more here

Booth and table assignments are sent 1-2 weeks before the show to the email that was listed on the registration form. Additional communications regarding booth setup instructions and day-of-event check in details will be emailed out as the event approaches. Vendor move-in times are available on the COMP2026 agenda page.

All COMP events are included with your standard registration — the Networking Kickoff Reception on the evening of Tuesday, October 13th, and on Wednesday, October 14th: the expo hall, Sunrise Townhall, all speaker tracks including featured lunch panel, and the post-show reception.

Lunch during the featured panel isn’t included with standard registration, but can be added here for an additional cost.

All 10 x 8 exhibitor booths in the main exhibitor hall include complimentary Wi-Fi and a standard 120V/15-amp power outlet. Exhibitor tables located in the foyer include complimentary Wi-Fi but do not have power access.

Great options include an 8×10 step-and-repeat banner or 1-2 retractable banners, branded tablecloths, printed flyers, business cards, and giveaways to leave a lasting impression. And don’t be afraid to get creative! Attendees love live demos, spin-to-win games, raffles, and hands-on samples that draw a crowd.

Looking for a vendor? We love companies like Build-A-Sign or Vista Print.

This year, Lunch Roundtables have been replaced with a Featured Lunch Panel: “Lessons from the Climb: What I Learned Building & Scaling a Manufacturing Business.” Your registration covers your lunch for this session. See the agenda page for more details on this event.

Active Military, Veterans, and Student Attendees are Free with ID – register here.

NOTE: Lunch is not included with complimentary entry and must be purchased separately. Networking receptions are limited to attendees 21 and older.

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