Automate 2026

Automate 2026 is North America’s premier robotics and automation trade show, held June 22‑25, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The four‑day event combines a massive exhibit floor with a conference program. Core exhibit categories include AI‑driven robotics, motion‑control and drive systems, vision and sensor technologies, force‑torque sensors, and plug‑and‑play automation solutions. Highlight zones feature a Humanoid Robot Pavilion, an Innovation Awards area, a Startup Challenge with a $10,000 prize, and an Education Pavilion offering student and educator programs such as the A3 NextGen Theater, Student Challenge, and Educator Day. The Automate Conference runs alongside the show, delivering keynotes, forums (Humanoid Robot Forum, Empowerment Forum), Engelberger Awards, and networking events like a party and special forums. Attendees range from first‑time visitors and seasoned professionals to students, educators, and recruiters, all seeking the latest automation trends and hands‑on demos.

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

Detroit - Huntington Place, Michigan, USA