Monday, June 22, 2026 - Thursday, June 25, 2026
Chicago, Illinois
Automate 2026
Automate is North America's largest robotics and automation event — and the best place to take your ideas from insight to impact.
The show floor features the world’s leading automation solutions, from AI and robotics to motion control, vision systems, and more. Plus, our educational conference is second to none, led by the brightest minds in automation today.
Ready to transform the way you work? Take the next step at Automate.
The Automate Startup Challenge brings early-stage companies in robotics and automation to the stage as they pitch their innovations to a panel of expert judges for a chance to win $10,000 and the title of 2026 Startup Challenge Champion.
FOUR DAYS. 1,000+ EXHIBITORS. ONE PLACE.
Automate is more than a trade show. It’s where people, ideas, and automation technologies converge to shape what’s next. Explore the latest advancements in robotics, AI, vision, motion, and more under one roof.
From hands-on demos and emerging trends to expert-led sessions, networking moments, and unexpected discoveries, Automate is where you turn insight into action. Because here, the future meets the floor.
YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE STARTS HERE
Take your career to the next level with our exclusive, classroom-style experience. The Automate Conference puts you side-by-side with automation experts who know how to implement, optimize, and expand automation — giving you insights to put into practice right away.
JOIN OVER 1,000 LEADING COMPANIES
Automate connects your business with the world’s largest and most diverse audience of automation decision-makers. Whether your goal is to launch a product, expand into new markets, or strengthen industry relationships, exhibiting at Automate puts your brand in the spotlight — and face-to-face with people who are ready to take action.
Automate Show Only registration is FREE today!
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