AUTOMATE 2026 comes to Chicago June 22–25
As artificial intelligence and robotics accelerate across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, energy and other industrial sectors, AUTOMATE 2026 will bring together the companies and leaders shaping the next era of automation.
Hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), AUTOMATE is the largest robotics and automation trade show in North America. The 2026 event returns to McCormick Place in Chicago.
WHAT: AUTOMATE 2026 - A four-day trade show and conference showcasing robotics, AI, machine vision, motion control and advanced automation technologies across multiple industries. Media will have access to:
Industry data and trend briefings
Product launches and technology demonstrations
Interviews with CEOs, founders and engineering leaders
Workforce and AI policy discussions shaping U.S. competitiveness
NEW FOR 2026: A dedicated Humanoid Robot Pavilion, sponsored by NVIDIA. The pavilion will spotlight a range of humanoid robots and offer live demonstrations. The event also co-locates the third annual Humanoid Robot Forum, offering deep-dive programming on humanoid development, deployment and enabling technologies.
WHEN: June 22-25, 2026
WHERE: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
WHY: Automation investment is increasingly critical to manufacturing competitiveness, supply chain resilience and workforce transformation. AUTOMATE provides a concentrated look at:
- How AI is moving from pilot projects to full-scale deployment on factory floors
- The expansion of robotics beyond automotive into life sciences, food production, construction and logistics
- The emergence of humanoid robotics and real-world deployment pathways
- Workforce implications as automation adoption accelerates across industries
- The role of automation in manufacturing growth and industrial policy discussions
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