Automate Show
- Date
- 2027-05-10
- Location
- Las Vegas, USA
- Host
- Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA)
About this event
Manufacturing is changing fast, and the gap between what’s possible and what’s actually deployed on the factory floor is getting smaller every year. Automate Show is where that shift becomes tangible: a place to see industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing technologies up close, compare approaches in real time, and leave with a clearer view of what can work in your operation. If you care about throughput, labor efficiency, quality, uptime, or building a smarter production environment, this is the kind of event that rewards being there in person. Las Vegas brings together the scale, access, and energy to make it easier to have serious conversations, see systems in action, and evaluate what matters without the filter of a slide deck. About the Event Automate Show is an in-person event focused on the technologies, systems, and practical applications shaping modern industrial automation. With tags centered on industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing, the event is especially relevant for people working on production improvement, automation strategy, systems integration, and factory modernization. This is not just a high-level ideas event. The value of a show like this comes from getting close to the equipment, workflows, and implementation conversations that are hard to replicate online. You can move from broad market trends to specific use cases quickly, whether you are exploring your first automation project or refining an established roadmap. Because it is held in person, the format naturally supports direct comparison and hands-on learning. You are able to ask better questions when you can see hardware, software, and system design in context, and you can have more productive discussions when everyone is looking at the same process challenges. What to Expect Expect a concentrated look at how automation is being applied across manufacturing environments today. The show setting makes it easier to explore multiple categories in one visit, from robotic systems and production technologies to the broader tools and infrastructure that support advanced manufacturing. You can likely structure your time around a few practical goals: Survey the landscape of industrial robotics and manufacturing technology Compare vendors and solutions side by side Ask implementation-focused questions about integration, safety, scalability, and maintenance Spot patterns in where the industry is heading and where real adoption is happening now For many attendees, the most useful part of the event is the mix of formal and informal learning. You may spend part of the day looking at live systems or product demonstrations, then shift into deeper conversations about deployment timelines, workforce implications, production constraints, and return on investment. That range is what makes an in-person manufacturing event valuable: you can connect strategic thinking to operational detail. It is also a strong environment for discovering adjacent opportunities. Even if you arrive focused on one area, such as robotics, you will likely encounter related ideas in software, process design, controls, material handling, quality, or plant-wide optimization that sharpen your original plan. Why Attend The strongest reason to attend is simple: you will make better decisions faster when you can evaluate automation in context. Reading about industrial robotics is useful. Seeing how systems are positioned, discussed, and framed in person gives you a more realistic sense of fit, readiness, and tradeoffs. If your team is under pressure to increase output, improve consistency, address labor constraints, or modernize operations, this event gives you a practical shortcut. Instead of researching one solution at a time, you can gather a wider range of options in a single setting and test your assumptions against what manufacturers and automation providers are actually prioritizing. There is also value in the conversations you can have with peers and solution providers. The right question asked in person can save weeks of internal debate. You may leave with a stronger shortlist of technologies, a clearer understanding of implementation complexity, or a more grounded view of what should happen first versus later. Attending can also help you recalibrate your perspective. Even experienced manufacturing leaders benefit from seeing how fast the field is evolving. New capabilities, changing expectations, and shifting economics can all affect whether an automation project makes sense now, later, or in a different form than you originally planned. Practical Details Location: This is an in-person event in Las Vegas, USA. That matters, because the core value of a show focused on industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing is physical proximity to the technologies, systems, and people behind them. Date and time: Monday, May 10 at 12:00 AM UTC. If you are planning travel or coordinating with colleagues, it is worth converting the listed time carefully into your local timezone and building your schedule around the event’s in-person format. To get the most out of the show, it helps to arrive with a plan. Consider identifying the automation questions you most need answered, the categories you want to explore first, and the people on your team who would benefit most from attending. Even a short list of priorities can make your time on site much more productive. A few useful ways to prepare: Define your current challenge clearly: capacity, quality, labor, safety, flexibility, or cost List your must-see technology areas before you arrive Bring operational context so your conversations are more specific and useful Plan time for follow-up after the event to turn what you learn into action If you are serious about understanding where automation can create real value in manufacturing, Automate Show is the right kind of setting to do that work well.
Who should attend
This is for people who want a sharper, more practical understanding of where industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing can create real value. - **You lead manufacturing, operations, or plant strategy** and need to evaluate automation options with a clear eye on throughput, quality, labor, and long-term competitiveness. - **You work in engineering, process improvement, or continuous improvement** and want to compare technologies, integration approaches, and implementation realities in one place. - **You are exploring robotics for the first time** and need a grounded way to understand what is feasible, what is mature, and what questions to ask before making a commitment. - **You manage automation, controls, or systems integration projects** and want broader visibility into the tools, partners, and trends shaping advanced manufacturing. - **You are responsible for digital transformation or modernization initiatives** and need to connect big-picture goals with practical factory-floor applications. - **You influence purchasing or capital planning** and want to make faster, better-informed decisions by seeing solutions in person instead of relying only on brochures or virtual demos.