A3 Business Forum 2023
- Date
- 2023-01-01
- Location
- Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando, USA
- Host
- Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
About this event
A3 Business Forum 2023 is where the robotics, vision and imaging, motion control, motors, and AI community comes together to talk about what is happening now and what comes next. If your work sits anywhere between strategy, product, partnerships, operations, or technology leadership, this is a room built for real business conversation with the people shaping the industry. With a record 680 attendees in 2023, this forum stands out as a serious annual gathering for professionals who want more than surface-level networking. It is designed for decision-makers, builders, and market leaders who want clear insight, stronger connections, and a better read on where automation and intelligent systems are headed. About the Event A3 Business Forum 2023 is an in-person industry forum focused on the business side of automation technologies, including robotics, machine vision, imaging, motion control, motors, and AI. Rather than treating these fields as separate tracks, the event brings them into one shared conversation, reflecting how closely they now intersect across manufacturing, logistics, inspection, product development, and broader industrial innovation. At its core, this event is about helping professionals understand the market, meet the right peers, and exchange practical perspective with others working at a high level in the industry. It is especially valuable for people responsible for growth, investment, product direction, commercial strategy, and cross-functional leadership. The forum format centers on a mix of networking, business-focused discussion, and industry insight. That means attendees can expect an environment where conversations are not an afterthought; they are a central part of the experience. The event is built to make it easier to connect with executives, technical leaders, business development professionals, and others who influence how automation technologies are adopted and scaled. Because it draws professionals from across the robotics and vision ecosystem, the forum also creates space for cross-sector conversations. You are not just hearing one narrow slice of the market. You are seeing how adjacent technologies and business priorities connect, which is often where the most useful opportunities emerge. What to Expect Expect a program shaped around industry dialogue, relationship-building, and business intelligence. The event brings together professionals across multiple automation disciplines, which means discussions are likely to span market dynamics, customer demand, technology adoption, operational challenges, and the broader commercial outlook for the sector. You can also expect the pace and feel of a high-value annual forum: people come ready to talk, compare notes, and explore what is changing in their corner of the industry. Whether your interest is in robotics deployment, vision systems, motion technologies, or the growing role of AI in industrial settings, the event is set up to support informed conversations rather than passive attendance. What attendees typically look for at a forum like this includes: High-quality networking with industry peers and business leaders Market perspective across robotics, imaging, motion, and AI Cross-disciplinary conversations that connect technical innovation to commercial reality Partnership and business development opportunities with organizations active in the automation ecosystem A clearer sense of industry direction from people working directly in the field Because this is an in-person event, there is also real value in the informal moments between scheduled sessions and conversations. Hallway introductions, post-session discussions, and small-group exchanges often lead to the kinds of insights and relationships that are difficult to build remotely. Why Attend If you are looking for a fast, credible way to stay current on the business landscape of automation, this forum offers strong signal. It gathers people who understand both the technology and the commercial pressures around it, making it a smart setting for anyone who needs to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving market. The breadth of the audience is part of the value. Robotics does not operate in isolation from machine vision, imaging, motion control, motors, or AI, and this event reflects that reality. Attending gives you a wider lens on how these segments influence one another, where demand is moving, and how companies are positioning themselves. This event is also a practical choice for professionals who want their networking to be efficient and relevant. Instead of scattering your time across unrelated events, you are in one place with a concentrated group of people who understand the same industry language and face similar business questions. You may find this forum especially worthwhile if you want to: Build relationships with peers, customers, collaborators, and industry leaders Track industry momentum across core automation and intelligent systems categories Pressure-test ideas with professionals who understand both technical and market realities Spot opportunities for partnerships, growth, and strategic alignment Stay visible in a field where relationships and timing matter For returning attendees, the annual cadence matters too. A leading business forum becomes a place to reconnect, compare progress, and keep pace with an industry that continues to evolve quickly. Practical Details Location: In person at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando, USA. The setting supports face-to-face conversations and concentrated time with the industry, which is a major part of the forum’s value. When: Sunday, January 1 at 12:00 AM UTC. Because this is an in-person business forum, it is worth planning to arrive ready for both structured programming and informal networking. If your goal is to meet people, explore partnerships, or get a better read on the market, giving yourself room for conversation throughout the event will make the experience more useful. This event is best suited for professionals working in or around: Robotics Vision and imaging Motion control Motors AI Automation-related business, strategy, and leadership roles If your work depends on understanding where automation is going and who is driving it, A3 Business Forum 2023 is a strong place to be. It brings the right parts of the industry into one room and gives you a practical way to learn, connect, and move business conversations forward.
Who should attend
If you work where automation, robotics, and industrial innovation meet, this forum is built for you. - **You lead or influence strategy** at a robotics, vision, imaging, motion control, motors, or AI company and want a clearer view of where the market is headed. - **You’re building partnerships** and want face time with industry professionals who can help you accelerate product development, distribution, investment, or go-to-market plans. - **You work in business development, sales, or marketing** and want to connect with decision-makers in advanced manufacturing who are actively shaping buying priorities and growth opportunities. - **You’re an executive, founder, or team leader** looking to step out of day-to-day operations and have higher-value conversations with peers across the automation ecosystem. - **You’re tracking emerging trends** in robotics and industrial AI and want practical insight into how adjacent technologies like machine vision, imaging, and motion systems are evolving together. - **You value serious industry networking** and want to be in the room with a strong concentration of professionals at one of the sector’s leading annual gatherings, which drew a record 680 attendees in 2023.