Must-attend woodworking events in 2026

Wood Industry Conference
May 5 - 7 | El Conquistador Resort, Puerto Rico

The program is packed with the industry’s best networking and informative keynotes filled with practical business solutions and strategies to help your business thrive. Don’t miss your chance at exclusive connections with leaders and companies from the woodworking industry — an unmatched value for your business. 

JKL Machinery Open House
May 13 -15 | JKL Machinery Showroom & Technology Center | Brighton, Michigan

Join us for live demonstrations of the machinery used to produce acoustic panels and see how this growing market can fit into your operation. We will be demonstrating the complete acoustic lineup, including the Vitap Micra, Vitap Acoustic, and Vitap Grooving machine. Spend time with the JKL team, see the process up close, and better understand how these solutions can open the door to new opportunities for your shop.

WoodTech Connect
May 11–13 | Green Bay, Wisconsin

WCMA's WoodTech Connect is an annual networking and plant tour event for the North American wood component manufacturing industry, hosted by the Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA), fostering collaboration and showcasing innovation. WCMA is thrilled to announce that two WCMA members, Elipticon Wood Products and Valley Custom Door, will open their doors for exclusive plant tours.


International Contemporary Furniture Fair
May 17 - 19 | Javits Center, New York

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is North America's premier platform for modern and contemporary design, showcasing original and sustainable furniture, lighting, textiles, and more for residential, contract, and hospitality spaces to designers, architects, retailers, and press, featuring global brands and emerging talent at the Javits Center in NYC.

Interzum Forum Italy
June 4 - 5 | Fiera di Bergamo (Bergamo Exhibition Centre), Bergamo, Italy

The numbers of the first edition of interzum forum Italy - the biennial event dedicated to the supply sector for the furniture and interior design industry - confirmed the interest of design and furnishing companies and professionals in a slim and effective trade fair format: 4,820 visitors from 52 countries (20% of attendance from abroad) and 216 exhibitors from 24 countries (with an internationality rate of 36%) animated the two halls of the Bergamo exhibition center.

Xylexpo 2026
June 9 - 12 | FieraMilano-Rho exhibition center, Milan, Italy

Xylexpo – the biennial international exhibition of technologies for the wood and furniture industries – will play a key role in the new exhibition based on a project shared with Plast – the exhibition of technologies for the industries of plastic materials and rubber – building a bridge towards an increasing demand of solutions and tools focused on multi-materiality.



Closets Conference & Expo Florida
June 30 - July 2 | Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Florida

For over 20 years, this high-energy event has brought together the best in the business — from designers and fabricators to installers, retailers, and suppliers. Join 1,300+ professionals and 125+ leading exhibitors to explore the latest trends, tools, and tech transforming the world of closets, garages, and home organization.

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Wood Pro Expo 2026
June 30 - July 2 | Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Florida

Wood Pro Expo Florida is a regional marketplace for wood manufacturing professionals to connect, explore the latest industry trends, discover cutting-edge solutions, and enhance their business operations and processes.

Co-located with: Closets Conference & Expo Florida

International Woodworking Fair
August 25 - 28 | Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia

The International Woodworking Fair is the the largest showcase of machinery, materials, supplies and services in North America for woodworking and related industries.

Cefla Live
October 6 - 8 | Finishing LAB, Imola, Italy

Cefla Live will take place in Cefla's 3,000 sqm Finishing LAB, a unique space designed to showcase the best of industrial finishing. Visitors will experience complete processes running live, explore the latest applications, and discuss real production needs directly with Cefla specialists. The event will also feature the presence of leading industry partners and selected guest speeches focused on market trends and the future direction of industrial finishing, an occasion you cannot miss!


Wood Pro Expo Lancaster
October 22 - 23 | Spooky Nook Sports Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

WPE Lancaster is the only woodworking exposition and conference for professional woodworkers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. In addition to participation from the strong Pennsylvania woodworking base, attendees come from states including New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and Massachusetts.

NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention
November 3 - 5 | Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas

The NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is a can’t-miss opportunity to invest in the success of your business for the year ahead. Join our convention to establish and deepen your relationships with 1,000+ top distributors, suppliers and service providers. 

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Dakota is an assistant editor at Woodworking Network, avidly exploring the woodworking industry.