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Don’t miss COMP2026: Colorado Manufacturers Rising
Explore the details below to see how you can be part of this year’s big event.
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When
Tuesday, October 13th – Wednesday, October 14th
Get ready for COMP2026: Colorado Manufacturers Rising – the only statewide expo bringing together manufacturers, suppliers and partners all under one roof.
Join us for another year of energizing collaboration and business growth connections at COMP2026! With demand driving an expanded exhibit hall, this year’s expo spans across two days and features exclusive COMP networking events and expert speaker tracks + workshops designed to spark meaningful discussions, ideas, partnerships, new business and more!
Why
At COMP2026, we’re celebrating the unstoppable rise of Colorado’s resilient, strong and dynamic manufacturing ecosystem, and it starts with you! Our mission is ambitious: to position Colorado as a top ten national hub for modern manufacturing technology and growth. Every connection made, idea exchanged, and collaboration ignited at COMP accelerates Colorado’s rise as a national hub for modern manufacturing.
Where
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs | Colorado
Just minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs, attractions like the Broadmoor Hotel, World Arena, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum and the breathtaking vistas of Pikes Peak. 30,000 square feet of meeting space, on-site dining, rooms and suites, easy access to over 15 restaurants.
Who Should Exhibit
Get in front of the manufacturers and decision-makers actively looking for what you offer. COMP welcomes:
Manufacturers & OEMs
Connect with new buyers, partners, and solutions to drive your business forward.
Suppliers & Equipment Providers
Showcase advanced manufacturing solutions, automation, robotics, and industrial equipment.
Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO)
Reach plant and facilities teams looking for reliable products and services.
Packaging Providers
Highlight packaging solutions that keep products moving and protected.
Sales Representatives & Distributors
Build relationships and represent top-tier products to a targeted manufacturing audience.
Logistics & Supply Chain Providers
Showcase services that keep the supply chain efficient and resilient.
Raw Materials Suppliers
Source new opportunities and connect with manufacturers in need of your materials.
Recruiters, Staffing & Talent Partners
Meet companies looking to hire and grow their teams.
Software & Technology Providers
Demonstrate ERP, CRM, inventory, scheduling, quality management, and other manufacturing tools.
Consultants & Service Providers
Share your expertise in engineering, quality, lean, process improvement, and more.
Strategic Advisors & Consultants
Support business growth with financial, operational, and strategic expertise.
State & Government Partners
Share resources that support manufacturing growth and innovation.
Safety & Compliance Organizations
Help manufacturers stay compliant, safe, and prepared.
If your business helps manufacturers build, create, move, improve, or grow—
YOU BELONG AT COMP 2026.
Who COMP is for
COMP is for manufacturers and the network that powers them. COMP2026 is built for every role in manufacturing.
Roles we welcome:
- Business Owners
- Executives, Design, Engineering & R&D
- Supply Chain, Procurement & Operations
- Plant & Production Management
- Quality & Compliance
- Sales & Business Development
- Product Management & Marketing
- Finance & Accounting
- HR & Talent
- IT & Technology
- Consultants
- Policy Makers, State & Local Partners
- Job Seekers: Military, Students, CTE Educators
Who Should Attend
Come for the connections, insights, and resources
that move your business forward.
Connect with new buyers, partners, and solutions to drive your business forward.
Suppliers & partners connected to Colorado manufacturing
Anyone invested in where Colorado manufacturing is headed
Engineering firms & consultants
Workforce development professionals
Financial, legal & economic development pros
Featured Events
Tuesday, October 13th 2026
Vendor Move-in | 2pm – 4pm
Evening move-in the night before the expo is available for booth exhibitors only. Exhibitor table vendors may begin setup at 7am the day of the expo.
COMP2026 Kickoff & Networking Event sponsored by Community Banks of Colorado | 5pm – 7pm
Enjoy drinks, bites, and meaningful networking with industry peers and partners.
This year, our networking hour doubles as the kickoff to Colorado’s biggest manufacturing show while also introducing COMP Labs: Student Challenge which pairs high school and university students with real manufacturing problems submitted by the COMP community. It’s a unique chance to connect with fellow manufacturing professionals from across the state — then visit teams at their tables, offer feedback, and vote for the winning concepts. You won’t want to miss it!
Wednesday, October 14th 2026
Manufacturing Sunrise Townhall | 730am – 9:15am
Come grab a morning coffee and join us — this event is open to all COMP attendees! Prepare for an agenda-packed day while hearing from industry leaders shaping policy and driving Colorado’s manufacturing growth, with the chance to ask your burning questions directly to the panel.
Expo Hall Opens | 9am – 330pm
100+ manufacturers, suppliers, and industry partners. Over 10,000 sq ft of exhibitor space. High-traffic foyers lined with vendors from door to hall. It’s a full day of connection, business development opportunities, and momentum.
COMP Lab Pitch Competition + Curated Speaker Tracks & Workshops | 9am – 3pm
Tackling Manufacturing’s Biggest Challenges: Hear the Top 3 COMP Lab finalists pitch their solutions in 5–7 minutes, join a 10-minute Q&A, and cast your vote for the winner. Plus, dive into 5 curated speaker tracks and workshop options throughout the day for ongoing learning.
Lunch Roundtables: Partners Helping Partners | 12:15pm – 1:30pm
Spend the first half enjoying lunch, informal conversation with peers and a powerful keynote, then rotate through highly engaging, hosted discussions to exchange insights and practical solutions to today’s most pressing manufacturing challenges.
Finale Networking Reception: Last Call for Connections | 4pm – 6pm
Grab and drink and celebrate the close of COMP2026 with old friends and new connections, after an inspiring day of ideas, collaboration and business opportunities.
