Automate Show
- Date
- 2027-05-10
- Location
- Las Vegas, USA
- Host
- Automated Imaging Association (AIA)
About this event
Automation is no longer a side conversation in manufacturing. It is reshaping how products are built, how facilities run, and how teams think about speed, precision, safety, and scale. Automate Show brings that shift into one place, giving you an in-person view of the technologies, systems, and practical strategies defining the next phase of advanced manufacturing and robotics. If your work touches production, engineering, operations, process improvement, or industrial technology, this is the kind of event that helps you move from abstract interest to informed action. Being in the room matters: you can see real solutions up close, compare approaches, and have direct conversations about what works in the field. About the Event Automate Show is an in-person event in Las Vegas focused on the fast-moving world of advanced manufacturing and robotics. At its core, the event is built for people who want to understand where industrial automation is headed and how those changes translate into real operational decisions. Rather than learning about automation only through articles, vendor pages, or secondhand commentary, attendees can explore the space directly. The value of an event like this is perspective: seeing multiple technologies and ideas in context, hearing how others are approaching similar challenges, and sharpening your understanding of what is practical now versus what is still emerging. This is especially useful in a category where decisions are rarely isolated. Robotics, manufacturing systems, integration, workforce planning, throughput goals, quality control, and facility constraints all affect one another. A focused event environment helps connect those dots. Expect a professional, high-signal atmosphere centered on industry progress, hands-on learning, and real conversations. Whether you are evaluating automation for the first time or refining an existing strategy, the format supports both exploration and deeper technical interest. What to Expect You should expect a concentrated look at the technologies, workflows, and ideas shaping modern production environments. The event centers on robotics and advanced manufacturing, which means the experience is likely to be most valuable when you arrive ready to compare solutions, ask detailed questions, and think critically about implementation. A strong event experience in this space usually includes a mix of discovery, technical discussion, and peer learning. That can mean time spent examining equipment and systems, listening to practical insights, and speaking with people who are tackling similar operational goals or constraints. What many attendees come for is the ability to move between big-picture trends and practical considerations, including topics such as: How robotics is being applied across production environments Where automation can improve consistency, throughput, or labor allocation What manufacturers should consider before adopting new systems How integration, reliability, and maintainability affect real-world outcomes Which emerging tools are gaining traction across industrial settings Because this is an in-person event, one of the biggest advantages is context. It is easier to evaluate tools and ideas when you can ask follow-up questions in real time, compare options side by side, and discuss use cases with people who understand industrial realities. Why Attend The main reason to attend is simple: automation decisions have become too important to make with partial visibility. Whether you are responsible for strategy, plant performance, engineering execution, or technology evaluation, you need a better view of what is available, what is credible, and what is worth pursuing now. This event can help you build that view. You will leave with a clearer sense of the current automation landscape, stronger language for internal conversations, and a more grounded understanding of how robotics and manufacturing technologies fit into business priorities. Attending can be especially valuable if you are trying to answer questions like: Where can automation create the most meaningful operational impact? What solutions seem mature enough for near-term adoption? How are other professionals approaching efficiency, quality, and scalability? What should your team be paying attention to over the next 12 to 24 months? There is also value in being around people who share the same urgency. Advanced manufacturing evolves quickly, and progress often comes from seeing how others frame problems, evaluate tradeoffs, and sequence next steps. A good event does not just give you information; it helps you make better decisions after you leave. Practical Details Location: In person in Las Vegas, USA. If you get the most out of events by being able to walk the floor, have direct conversations, and focus fully away from day-to-day interruptions, the in-person format is a strong advantage. Date and time: Monday, May 10 at 12:00 AM UTC. If you are traveling or coordinating with teammates, it is worth confirming the local time in Las Vegas and planning your schedule accordingly. To get the most from the event, come prepared with a few priorities. It helps to know what you are trying to learn, what challenges you are trying to solve, and which types of technologies or conversations matter most to your role. A few practical ways to prepare: Identify the automation questions your team is actively discussing Make note of current production or process bottlenecks Be ready to compare strategic interest with implementation reality Leave space for unplanned conversations, which are often where the most useful insights come from If advanced manufacturing and robotics are part of your roadmap, Automate Show is a strong place to get sharper, faster, and more informed.
Who should attend
This is for people who want a clearer, more practical view of where automation fits into modern industrial work and what to do with that information next. - You should attend if you work in **manufacturing, operations, or plant leadership** and need to understand how robotics and automation could improve throughput, consistency, safety, or capacity. - You will get a lot from this if you are an **engineer, integrator, or technical decision-maker** evaluating systems, comparing approaches, or trying to separate useful innovation from hype. - It is a strong fit if you are responsible for **process improvement, continuous improvement, or operational strategy** and want better insight into tools that can unlock measurable gains. - You should consider coming if you help lead **digital transformation, industrial technology, or automation roadmaps** and need real-world context before making recommendations or investments. - This event also makes sense if you are part of a team exploring **how advanced manufacturing is changing workforce needs, facility design, or production planning**. - If you learn best by seeing solutions in person, asking direct questions, and talking with others facing similar industrial challenges, you will likely feel right at home here.