Automation Technology Trade Shows – Appointments from January 2025

The automation technology trade fairs differ in terms of the type of products that are presented. Some fairs mainly deal with robotic technologies, others with industrial automation systems such as PLCs and can also cover a variety of topics such as Industry 4.0, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and other automation technologies. Products and solutions from the field of automation technology are primarily exhibited at automation technology trade fairs. This includes, for example, automation software, robots, control systems, sensors, actuators, drive technology, visualization systems, safety technology, data communication and network technology. Exhibitors mostly include manufacturers, system integrators, service providers and suppliers of components. Probably the best known and largest automation technology fair is the Hanover Fair, which takes place annually in Hanover, Germany. Other well-known trade shows in this area include SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg, Automate Show in Chicago, Automation World in Shanghai and Sensors Expo & Conference in San Jose, California.