Best Automation & Robotics Trade Shows in the United States
56 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Event Scout currently tracks 56 Automation & Robotics trade shows in the United States with editions in 2026 & 2028. Together they host an estimated 16,613 exhibitors, led by IMTS (an estimated 1,728 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center, Greenville Convention Center and Huntington Place Convention Center. Events run across 23 regions including Arizona, Arkansas and California.
What counts as a Automation & Robotics trade show: Automation & Robotics trade shows cover the systems that make a production line self-directing — industrial automation, robotics, mechatronics, control and automation technology, and additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.
Top Automation & Robotics trade shows in United States
IMTS
14–19 Sep 20271,728 exhibitorsNPE2027
3–7 May 20271,498 exhibitorsIM ENGINEERING WEST 2027
9–11 Feb 20271,436 exhibitorsMT SOUTHEAST
19–21 Oct 2027~1,400 exhibitorsWorld of Concrete
19–21 Jan 20271,187 exhibitorsPerformance Racing Industry
10–12 Dec 2026~1,100 exhibitorsAutomate Show
10–13 May 2027631 exhibitorsMD&M Midwest
28–29 Oct 2026594 exhibitorsMedical & Life Sciences
28–29 Oct 2026594 exhibitors- 28–29 Oct 2026594 exhibitors
Upcoming Automation & Robotics trade shows in United States
World of ConcreteFlagship19 Jan 2027Las Vegas, US19 Jan 2027Las Vegas, US1,187Fact
NPE2027Flagship3 May 2027Orlando FL, US3 May 2027Orlando FL, US1,498Fact
IM ENGINEERING WEST 2027International9 Feb 2027Anaheim, US9 Feb 2027Anaheim, US1,436Fact
IMTSInternational14 Sep 2027Chicago, US14 Sep 2027Chicago, US1,728Fact
DISTRIBUTECH International 2027International1 Mar 2027Atlanta, US1 Mar 2027Atlanta, US553Fact
Conferences & ExhibitionsInternational11 Nov 2026Cleveland, US11 Nov 2026Cleveland, US296Fact
Inside Self Storage World ExpoInternational30 Mar 2027Las Vegas NV, US30 Mar 2027Las Vegas NV, US255Fact
MD&M MidwestNational28 Oct 2026Minneapolis, US28 Oct 2026Minneapolis, US594Fact
Medical & Life SciencesNational28 Oct 2026Minneapolis, US28 Oct 2026Minneapolis, US594Fact
Automate ShowNational10 May 2027Las Vegas, US10 May 2027Las Vegas, US631Fact
Valve World Americas Expo & ConferenceInternational23 Jun 2027Houston, US23 Jun 2027Houston, US98Fact
Automation FairNational16 Nov 2026Boston, US16 Nov 2026Boston, US147Fact
Puyallup RV ShowNational26 Apr 2027Puyallup, US26 Apr 2027Puyallup, US32Fact
IEEE-RAS 25th International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids)International7 Dec 2026Santa Clara, US7 Dec 2026Santa Clara, US87Estimate
Automotive Testing Expo NA 2026 NEWRegional27 Oct 2026Novi, US27 Oct 2026Novi, US204Fact
HDAW 2027Regional18 Jan 2027Grapevine, US18 Jan 2027Grapevine, US298Fact
3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing EventRegional12 Apr 2027Detroit, US12 Apr 2027Detroit, US266Fact
Toad Suck DazeFlagship30 Apr 2027Conway, US30 Apr 2027Conway, US
Gadget Repair Expo 6.0International19 May 2027Atlantic City, US19 May 2027Atlantic City, US11Fact
IVT Expo USA 2026Regional19 Aug 2027Chicago (Rosemont), US19 Aug 2027Chicago (Rosemont), US190Fact
MD&M SouthRegional19 Apr 2028CHARLOTTE, US19 Apr 2028CHARLOTTE, US274Fact
The A3 Business ForumInternational18 Jan 2027Orlando, US18 Jan 2027Orlando, US27Estimate
CESFlagship6 Jan 2027Las Vegas, US6 Jan 2027Las Vegas, US24Estimate
Additive Manufacturing StrategiesRegional23 Feb 2027New York, US23 Feb 2027New York, US41Fact
Maine Boats Homes & HarborsRegional7 Aug 2027Rockland, US7 Aug 2027Rockland, US107Fact
IntraLogisteX DallasSmall16 Sep 2027Dallas, US16 Sep 2027Dallas, US48Fact
CASBO Con 26National7 Apr 2027San Diego, US7 Apr 2027San Diego, US339Estimate
RAMSES Hawaii 2027International18 Jan 2027Honolulu, US18 Jan 2027Honolulu, US15Estimate
North American Manufacturing Excellence SummitInternational19 Apr 2027Aurora, US19 Apr 2027Aurora, US
IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement ConferenceInternational29 Apr 2027Fort Lauderdale, US29 Apr 2027Fort Lauderdale, US
Shared Services & Outsourcing Week 2026International13 Sep 2027San Diego, US13 Sep 2027San Diego, US
Automation & RoboticsSmall19 May 2027New York City, US19 May 2027New York City, US5Fact
Injection Molding ExpoInternational12 Nov 2026Rosemont, US12 Nov 2026Rosemont, US21Estimate
Lab-on-a-Chip & Microfluidics 2026International27 Oct 2026Laguna Hills, US27 Oct 2026Laguna Hills, US
Midwest Old Settlers & Threshers AssociationInternational28 May 2027Mount Pleasant, US28 May 2027Mount Pleasant, US
Ai4 2027International2 Aug 2027Las Vegas, US2 Aug 2027Las Vegas, US400Estimate
Performance Racing IndustryNational10 Dec 2026Indianapolis, US10 Dec 2026Indianapolis, US1,100Estimate
Work Truck WeekNational9 Mar 2027Indianapolis, US9 Mar 2027Indianapolis, US500Estimate
Chemicals AmericaRegional8 Jun 2027Savannah, US8 Jun 2027Savannah, US240Estimate
The Labor Day Car ShowNational7 Sep 2027Fairfax, US7 Sep 2027Fairfax, US410Estimate
IFPEInternational1 Oct 2027Chicago, US1 Oct 2027Chicago, US
XPONENTIAL 2027Small17 May 2027Miami Beach, US17 May 2027Miami Beach, US33Estimate
morrobaycarshowSmall1 May 2027Morro Bay, US1 May 2027Morro Bay, US33Fact
Taiwan Expo USASmall18 Aug 2027Dallas, US18 Aug 2027Dallas, US12Estimate
MT SOUTHEASTNational19 Oct 2027Greenville, US19 Oct 2027Greenville, US1,400Estimate
MT SOUTHEASTNational19 Oct 2027Greenville, US19 Oct 2027Greenville, US300Estimate
American Aerospace & Defense SummitSmall3 Dec 2026Glendale, US3 Dec 2026Glendale, US60Estimate
AIRC 2027International6 Apr 2027Tempe, US6 Apr 2027Tempe, US
IEEE SoutheastCon 2027Small15 Apr 2027Daytona Beach, US15 Apr 2027Daytona Beach, US
Automation & RoboticsRegional19 May 2027New York City, US19 May 2027New York City, US300Estimate
PAC World Americas Conference 2026International19 Aug 2027Raleigh, US19 Aug 2027Raleigh, US
American Automotive SummitSmall19 Oct 2027Detroit, US19 Oct 2027Detroit, US40Estimate
Facility Fusion 2027Regional27 Apr 2027New Orleans, US27 Apr 2027New Orleans, US
The Reliability Conference 202719 Apr 2027Detroit, US19 Apr 2027Detroit, US
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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