Industrial Automation, Robots and Unmanned Vehicles Event Calendar

Bringing "unmanned" to a new level, this July 14-16, the Energy Drone & Robotics global community will come together virtually for three days of live industry keynotes, asset owner panels, moderated discussion groups, 1:1 meetings, demos and use cases with hardware, software and service solution providers. More than 20 high-profile speakers coming together to share insights with unmanned systems leaders from companies including Ameren, BP, CenterPoint, Cheniere, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Dow, Duke Energy, Equinor, ExxonMobil, NRG, Ontario Power, Pedernales Electric Coop, Puget Sound Energy, San Diego Gas & Electric, Shell, Southern Company, Xcel Energy and many more.

Coming back for the 4th year, Industry of Things World Asia is the only event running over 3 days that focuses on the impact of the industrial IoT on business models and production processes across all major industries focusing on the Asian region. This event is part of the award-winning Industry of Things World global event series and has turned into the meeting point for senior executives wanting to deepen their knowledge and broaden their network in the Industrial Internet space. With a special focus on automation, M2M communication, interoperability, analytics, new business models, this is the must-attend industrial event for 2020.Discover the next era of IIoT – Now!

This conference will cover a wide range of topics in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence and allows the participants to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. This conference gives the opportunity to learn new things and understand the current situation of the market and provide a prominent platform by gathering professors, researchers, students, and delegates to exchange new ideas.

You are invited to our upcoming 4th Unmanned Systems for Utilities and Power Conference, March 25-26, 2020 (Pre-Conference Workshops: March 24th) in Atlanta, GA. Hear from UAS professionals for two days of dialogue to discover and assess best practices for improving efficiency and safety within utility operations. Sessions will feature Part 107 waiver updates including BVLOS operations, data security and management challenges, advanced inspection techniques, operator and missing training tactics, overcoming easement and property rights, and more.
Email - melinih@marcusevanscy.com

Just like an engine converts one form of energy into mechanical energy, TU-Automotive Detroit gathers the energy of the automotive tech industry to create innovation and propel transformation. TU-Automotive Detroit is a B2B automotive technology conference and exhibition, which for its 20th year is offering expert content and networking to 3,500+ attendees from across the auto tech ecosystem. Let’s discuss the Connected, Autonomous, Shared and Electric future. Key topics: Mobility, Cyber Security, The Software Era, Electrification, Fintech, V2X, Sensor Tech, Autonomy, ADAS, and Safety & Data.

The UAS Summit & Expo started as a small gathering of regional stakeholders. Now, 13 years later, the event in the Northern Plains of North Dakota has become a yearly major event for UAS experts from around the world. It’s the original epicenter of drone research, earned its place as the Silicon Valley of Drones and as you’ll see from the commercial, government and military flight activity filling the sky of the Northern Plains and beyond every day, it has truly become America’s UAS proving grounds.

The only event specifically dedicated to robotics in the land environment, MRAS 2020 will give you essential insights into the development and implementation of unmanned and autonomous ground systems from the world’s leading militaries. The topic is becoming increasingly important in discussions about force-generation, force-planning and future acquisition, so it is critical for military professionals and industry experts to understand the rapidly expanding role of military robots within the modern battlespace.

A re-imagined virtual event where the commercial drone community will gather to learn, connect, and drive the industry forward. The event will feature virtual exhibits and demonstrations by UAS solutions providers; keynotes, panel discussions, and presentations with interactive Q&A and chat; AI-powered networking; and more. Industries covered include Construction; Drone Delivery; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security; and Surveying & Mapping. It is presented by Commercial UAV News and organized by Diversified Communications.

The COMVEC™ Technology Connection is the only North American event that addresses vehicles and equipment spanning the on-highway, off-highway, agricultural, construction, industrial, military and mining sectors. The content for this event is driven by the need to reduce C02 emissions and improve vehicle efficiencies for fuel savings. COMVEC covers the latest and critical need-to-know information impacting global commercial vehicles today and in the future. Make plans to join 850+ technical experts and business leaders for 3 days of professional development in the way of expert-led panel discussions, compelling technical sessions, influential keynotes, world-class networking, and a technology-driven exhibit show floor.

Industry of Things World is an international knowledge exchange platform bringing together the largest European community of high-level cross-industry executives who play an active role in the Industrial Internet of Things scene. Rethink your technology & business strategy for scalable, secure and efficient IoT: artificial intelligence, automation, standards, interoperability, cloud, new business models & digital transformation!

Unmanned aerial systems are increasingly taking their place as indispensable assets to the modern military: whether as long range ISR assets, remote combat UAS, soldier-launched tactical systems, or “wingmen” for manned aircraft, UAVs are now a reality of warfare. With this in mind, SMi Group proudly presents the 5th annual UAV Technology conference, taking place on the 28th – 29th September 2020, in London, UK.

IROS is one of the largest and most impacting robotics research conferences worldwide. It brings an international community of researchers, educators and practitioners to explore the frontier of science and technology in intelligent robots and systems, and discuss the latest advancements in this fast growing and exciting field.

We are pleased to announce the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (37th ISARC) to be held on October 26-30, 2020, at the Kitakyushu International Conference Center in Kitakyushu, Japan. Kitakyushu is a city located on the island of Kyushu in the western part of Japan, where the Japanese modern steel industry began in 1901. We are planning to organize not only research presentations, but also some key note lectures, technical visits and exhibitions related to construction robots. We look forward to seeing you all in Kitakyushu next year.
Email - info@isarc2020.org

The world leading IoT event series will return to the Santa Clara Convention Center in the heart of Silicon Valley on November 4-5th 2020 to host its fifth annual North American event. It will bring together key industries from across the globe for two days of top-level content and discussion across 5 co-located events covering IoT, 5G, cyber security, cloud, blockchain, AI and big data.

Robotics 2020 aims in proclaim knowledge and share new ideas amongst the professionals, industrialists and students from research area of Robotics and Automation to share their research experiences and indulge in interactive discussions at the event. This scientific gathering guarantees that offering the thoughts and ideas will enable and secure you the theme “Automation and Robotics for a Sustainable Future”.
Email - antonystark0549@gmail.com

This year the leading world trade fair for machine vision is characterised more than ever by the dynamic changes of the industry: The long-forecast consolidation of the machine vision market was used very dynamically in recent months and led to a significant structural change. As a result of these developments, a number of new names now enhance the trade fair in addition to the established VISION exhibitors such as Basler, Cognex, IDS, HIK Vision, MVTec, Sony, Stemmer Imaging, Teledyne Dalsa and many other international market leaders. New exhibitors include young companies such as Autosensic, DeeDiim Sensors or Photolitics, who will present their innovative approaches to various machine vision applications. At VISION 2020, the TKH Group will present the potential of its brands Allied Vision, Chromasens, Mikrotron, NET, SVS-Vistek, Tattile and LMI for the first time.

The Energy Drone & Robotics Summit (aka EDR Summit or EDRS) is the only event exclusively focused on the business and technology of unmanned systems in energy operations. Over the last 4 years, it has grown to the most influential gathering of industrial, energy and engineering leaders in the world (1,000+ attendees, 100+ exhibitors and 100+ speakers) where the key challenges & solutions are addressed for operating drones and robotics successfully, from the stars to the sea floor. This year, they are maximizing global scale and participation by making this event fully hybrid - meaning the expo, use cases, sessions, panels, demos, 1:1 meetings and networking will all be available both in person and online.

SMi Group’s Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability conference will return to London for its 6th year on 11th - 12th November 2020. Bringing together senior military and industry experts, this event will discuss key survivability concepts across the spectrum, with briefings on situational awareness, concealment and signature management, IED protection systems and mine resistance, armour material technologies and much more. Not only this, but the conference will once again host a dedicated pre-conference Active Protection Systems Focus Day on the 10th November, which will provide detailed and exclusive insight into how leading nations are integrating APS into their existing and future vehicle fleets. As the only armoured vehicles conference dedicated to survivability, this event will be a key date for all those in the field.

Celebrating its 35th year, Sensors Expo & Conference has established itself as North America's largest event dedicated to sensors, connectivity, and IoT. Leading engineers and technological influencers will come together to be a part of the ONLY event where you can find the latest solutions to your sensing challenges. With over 350 sensor industry giants covering the expo floor, and a comprehensive conference program covering today’s applications and future trends, attendees have the tools to explore sensing technologies that are driving tomorrow's solutions. Join us in the heart of Silicon Valley - June 22-24, 2020 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA.
Phone - 617-219-8358
Email - asecondini@questex.com

Join our 3rd Industry of Things World USA EAST conference in November focusing on the impact of the industrial IoT on business models and production processes across all major industries. The newest addition to the global and award winning conference series “Industry of Things World” that has turned into the meeting point for senior executives wanting to deepen their knowledge and broaden their network in the Industrial Internet. With a special focus on new business & service models, IoT platforms, automation, AI and industrial data analytics in manufacturing, digital twins, additive manufacturing, remote services, M2M communication, interoperability and 5G, edge & cloud computing this is the must-attend industrial event for 2020 on the US East Coast! Discover the next era of IIoT – Now!

Europe’s leading IoT conference & event series will return to the RAI Amsterdam on the 1-2 July 2020 to host its fifth annual Europe event. It will bring together key industries from across the globe for two days of top-level content and discussion across 5 co-located events covering IoT, 5G, cyber security, cloud, blockchain, AI and big data.

After powering forward with nearly 80% growth in its third year (1,150+ attendees from 65 nations) the show returns to Amsterdam and collocates with Amsterdam Drone Week for 2020. The leading pan-European conference and expo focused on commercial drones will convene top UAV experts and buyers from all key vertical markets, from across the globe. 1,500+ attendees and 100+ exhibitors will be part of Amsterdam Drone Week’s total audience of 4,000+ including delegates to the EASA high level European summit.

Challenges, opportunities, risks: In times of great upheaval, automatica 2020 provides valuable impetus for the future of automated production. The world’s leading trade fair for smart automation and robotics is the only event worldwide that brings all visionary key technologies together in one place. Another inspiring part of automatica is the supporting program with its focus on relevant topics and top-level speakers: Learn how to utilize the latest developments to your advantage from industrial, scientific and political leaders. The vision of autonomous production begins here in Munich.

Automate showcases the full spectrum of automation technologies and solutions. From traditional industrial applications to cutting edge new technologies, you'll find ways to automate every process in your company.

The newest and most exciting event in SMi’s unmanned portfolio, MRAS USA is the only US-based event specifically dedicated to military robotics in the land environment. It will bring together the leading US and international program managers, robotics experts and industry to discuss the rapidly expanding role of military robots within the modern battlespace. As new opportunities and challenges emerge in this rapidly changing area, the conference enables the military robotics community to work collaboratively to forge ahead and deliver the very best unmanned capabilities to soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines.
Phone - +44 (0) 20 7827 6000
Email - mardael@smi-online.co.uk

We are about innovation. It is at the core of this industry. Since 2005, we’ve been providing robotics businesses ideas and opportunities to stay fresh, current, and always at the forefront of innovation. We bring together the brightest minds from each corner of the industry to keep your company emerging, growing, and evolving.