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IFE 2026 Show Preview: 
A New Era Begins in Phoenix 
The International Fastener Expo (IFE), North America’s premier gathering for fastener, 
machinery, tooling, and industrial product professionals, is gearing up for a landmark year. 
After more than two decades in Las 
Vegas, the move marks a bold new 
chapter for the event and one that 
promises fresh energy, new features, and 
expanded opportunities for every corner 
of the fastener supply chain. 
The show prepares to debut in a brand-
new host city: Phoenix, Arizona, from 
October 7th to 9th, 2026 at the Phoenix 
Convention Center.
A major move: Why phoenix? Why now?
The shift to the Phoenix Convention 
Center brings IFE to a modern, spacious 
venue located in one of the country’s 
fastest-growing manufacturing and 
aerospace hubs. 
“Relocating IFE to Phoenix 
is a strategic step forward 
for the event and for our 
fastener community. The city’s 
central location, state-of-the-
art facilities, and expanding 
manufacturing base make it an 
ideal environment to support our 
exhibitors and attendees as they 
continue to drive the fastener 
industry’s evolution.” 
Kerry Tyler, IFE’s show director.
Phoenix delivers the ideal blend of 
accessibility, surrounding industry 
clusters, and hospitality infrastructure, 
making it a natural fit for a show 
that routinely attracts thousands of 
attendees from more than 17 countries 
across industries such as aerospace, 
construction, automotive, and electronics. 
This new environment will enable IFE 
to deepen its global reach, expand its 
programme line-up, and create new 
networking opportunities, all while 
maintaining the show’s tradition as the 
most comprehensive fastener event in 
North America. 
Introducing two new show 	
	
floor destinations 
IFE 2026 is placing a strong emphasis on 
curated show floor experiences. This year, 
attendees will discover two major new 
areas designed to elevate sourcing and 
cross-industry collaboration.
1. The Aerospace Collective (new 	
for 2026) 
With aerospace manufacturing booming 
across the Southwest and beyond, IFE 
has launched the Aerospace Collective, a 
dedicated space for aviation, defence, and 
space-focused suppliers, engineers, and 
OEMs. Though newly introduced for 2026, 
its purpose aligns naturally with IFE’s 
continued commitment to the aerospace 
and defence industries. 
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Networking at 
the International 
Fastener Expo

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