Monday, June 22, 2026 - to - Thursday, June 25, 2026
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
AUTOMATE 2026
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.
The Automate Conference is produced by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). It also serves as the North American edition of the International Symposium on Robotics (ISR) sponsored by the International Federation of Robotics.
The Automate Conference is produced by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). It also serves as the North American edition of the International Symposium on Robotics (ISR) sponsored by the International Federation of Robotics.
AUTOMATION ALL AROUND
As an Automate Conference attendee, you’ll also get FREE access to the Automate Show. In between conference sessions, check out hundreds of jaw-dropping displays, impressive keynotes and speakers, and so much more.
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.
BECOME A CERTIFIED VISION PROFESSIONAL
Demonstrate specialized knowledge. Boost confidence in your technical abilities. And power your career. The Association for Advancing Automation offers CVP-Basic (a three-day program) and CVP-Advanced (a five-day program) training programs and certifications at the conference.
BECOME A CERTIFIED MOTION CONTROL PROFESSIONAL
Validate your specialized technical know-how and earn the Certified Motion Control Professional-Basic certification (a two-day program) with high-quality, core motion control training. Register for the Automate Conference to take advantage.
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