This innovative tech showcase is another reason to attend North America’s largest automation event as it returns to Chicago
Chicago, January 20, 2026 – Automate, North America’s largest robotics and automation technology trade show, will be held from June 22 to 25 at the McCormick Convention Center in Chicago. The third annual Humanoid Robotics Forum will be a key component of the show, and for the first time, a dedicated humanoid robotics exhibition area sponsored by NVIDIA will be featured.
"Humanoid robotics is generating a tremendous amount of interest across the automation ecosystem," said Jeff Burnstein, president of A3. "By bringing the Humanoid Robot Forum and a dedicated pavilion to Automate, we’re giving attendees a practical opportunity to learn where the technology stands today, what challenges remain, and how humanoids may fit into real-world applications over time." Burnstein added that humanoid robot exhibitors in the show will also get great feedback from the tens of thousands of customers who will attend the event.
Humanoid Robotics Technology to Take Center Stage at Automate 2026
The Humanoid Robotics Forum will be held as a separate, paid conference at the same venue as Automate. The forum will take place every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon during the exhibition, featuring a series of in-depth topics focusing on the technological development, deployment, and supporting technologies of humanoid robots.
At the exhibition, a dedicated humanoid robot exhibition area, sponsored by NVIDIA, will be open free of charge to all Automate attendees. In addition to live demonstrations of cutting-edge products, a dedicated theater will be set up within the area, where exhibitors can conduct product and technology presentations throughout the exhibition.
About Automate 2026
Automate 2026 is expected to attract over 50,000 automation industry professionals and general visitors from various sectors including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and energy, to explore cutting-edge technologies and innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence, machine vision, motion control, and industrial automation.
About the Association for the Advancement of Automation (A3)
The Association for the Advancement of Automation (A3) is a leading global organization promoting the value of automation technologies and concepts, dedicated to driving the implementation of transformative automation technologies and ideas. The association currently has over 1,450 members, including manufacturers, component suppliers, system integrators, end-users, academic institutions, research teams, and consulting firms, collectively contributing to the innovative development of the global automation industry.
