Trade show

Automate 2026

Automate 2026 is North America's largest robotics and automation event, taking place June 22-25, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The event features over 871 exhibitors from the US and around the world, a comprehensive conference with keynote speakers from Siemens and Standard Bots, and special attractions like the Humanoid Robot Forum and Innovation Awards.

Automate 2026 is North America's largest robotics and automation event, taking place June 22-25, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The event features over 871 exhibitors from the US and around the world, a comprehensive conference with keynote speakers from Siemens and Standard Bots, and special attractions like the Humanoid Robot Forum and Innovation Awards.

Event details

• Dates: 22–25 Jun 2026
• Venue: McCormick Place
• Industry: Industrial Controllers, Robotics, Applied Computer & Industrial Engineering, Automation, AI, Manufacturing, Technology, Machine Vision, Motion Control, Artificial Intelligence, Vision Systems
• Category: Trade show

Audience scale

• Exhibitors: 871+
• Attendees: 50,000+

Why exhibit

Showcase your automation innovations to over 50,000 attendees from across industries. As North America's largest robotics and automation event, Automate offers unparalleled visibility to decision-makers, engineers, and buyers seeking the latest in AI, robotics, vision systems, and motion control. Benefit from extensive media coverage and networking opportunities with industry leaders.

Why visit

Discover the latest automation solutions from hundreds of exhibitors, attend educational sessions led by industry experts, and network with peers. Experience hands-on demonstrations of cutting-edge robotics and AI technologies. Register for free to access the exhibit floor, keynote sessions, and special attractions.

Exhibitor profile

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Motion Control
• Vision Systems
• Industrial Automation
• Machine Learning
• Sensors
• Software Development
• Robots - Industrial
• Robots - Collaborative
• Autonomous Mobile Robots
• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
• Motion Control Equipment
• Industrial IoT/IIoT
• End-of-Arm Tooling
• Software - Vision & AI
• Sensors & Sensor Integrated Systems
• Automation Equipment
• Industrial IoT
• Software and AI
• Additive Manufacturing
• Safety Equipment

Visitor profile

• Engineers
• Manufacturing Executives
• System Integrators
• Procurement Managers
• Researchers
• Students
• Educators
• Industry Consultants
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Engineering
• Automation
• Technology
• Education
• Research
• Automotive
• Healthcare
• Consumer Goods
• Electronics
• Aerospace
• Research and Development
• Operations Management

Industries

• Industrial Controllers
• Robotics
• Applied Computer & Industrial Engineering
• Automation
• AI
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Machine Vision
• Motion Control
• Artificial Intelligence
• Vision Systems

Organisers

• Association for Advancing Automation (A3)