Industrial Automation, Robots and Unmanned Vehicles Event Calendar

The A3 Robotic Grinding and Finishing Conference, presented by 3M and held at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, is the premier event in North America for learning the latest technologies, discovering best practices, successful techniques, types of tooling, and more for robotic grinding and finishing processes.

This global gathering brings together state-of-the-art humanoid robots in spectacular showcases designed to captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds while their creators, researchers, engineers, students, and visionaries are pushing the boundaries of what intelligent machines can do. Initiated by Acumino, a pioneering scale-up in Robotic Intelligence, and co-organized with Endeavor Greece, the organisation that helps high impact entrepreneurs scale and multiply their impact, the event invites the world to witness how humans and machines can learn, evolve, and inspire one another.

Commercial UAV Expo, September 2-4, 2025 in Las Vegas is the premier event for the commercial drone industry focusing on the integration/operation of commercial UAS and showcasing Drones In Action. The event will feature exhibits and demonstrations by sUAS solutions providers, keynotes, panel discussions, outdoor demos, AI-powered networking; and more. The show covers all vertical industries with a special focus in 2025 on construction, energy, infrastructure, public safety and transportation; PLUS co-located events. Use code SAVE100 for a $100 discount and/or FREE expo admission with LOTS of new benefits included. 3,500+ attendees from 75 nations. www.expouav.com

FABTECH, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event, provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits.

ACI’s 4th Annual Unmanned Systems West Conference is your best opportunity on the west coast to discuss the next generation of UxS technologies revolutionizing defense. Gain exclusive insights, strategic expertise, and unparalleled networking opportunities at this high-impact event. Join us this Fall in San Diego as we explore new, cutting-edge capabilities and tactical advantages unmanned systems offer to modern defense and security operations. Don’s miss out on discovering new uncrewed systems that are enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, enabling real-time situational awareness and informed decision-making in complex operational environments.

SPS Atlanta’s focus is to provide optimal solutions for a wider range of manufacturing processes. The unique concept of SPS covers the entire spectrum of smart and digital automation from simple sensors to intelligent solutions, from what is feasible today to the vision of a fully digitized industrial world. While many of the other automation shows focus more on end-use products like a robotic arm or an automated sorter, SPS takes it a bit deeper and looks at smart solutions more broadly. This unique concept will showcase what is feasible today to the vision of a fully digitized industrial world.

SPS - Smart Production Solutions, organized by Mesago Messe Frankfurt, is a renowned global trade event for the automation industry. It serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange and advancement in the field of industrial automation. To enhance its reach and impact, SPS will be expanding into the US market.

The drive to innovate, optimize and connect with industry peers will bring together over 30,000 professionals from 40+ vertical industries and 2,300 exhibiting companies at the largest packaging and processing show of 2025—PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Don’t miss it.

Explore the Latest Technologies in the Manufacturing Industry all in One Place. From keynotes led by industry experts to insight-packed panel discussions, Manufacturing Technology Series WEST puts you in the room with leaders shaping the future of manufacturing. Explore the latest in automation, robotics, additive, precision machining, software and industrial IoT, all on one dynamic show floor.

The UAS industry is in the midst of an economic and technological evolution. The 19th annual UAS Summit and Expo—set in Grand Forks, North Dakota, near the heart of some of the most prominent U.S. UAS activity currently happening—is set to showcase and explain the evolution of UAVs while revealing the current state of the commercial UAS industry. 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.

RoboBusiness is the # 1 event for commercial robotics developers. Attendees will gain the latest insights from experts in robotics and AI on cutting-edge research, industry trends, and innovative applications of robotics in various sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and more. The event agenda features over 30 sessions to choose from with compelling keynotes and actionable content delivered by robotics innovators. The expo floor will showcase live demonstrations of robotic systems, allowing participants to witness firsthand the capabilities and potential of these technologies. Additional networking opportunities include an Oktoberfest themed welcome reception, a mix and mingle evening reception and an after hours event at a local restaurant.

Demand for robotics is at an all-time high and robot safety is paramount to your success. Hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation, the International Robot Safety Conference 2025 (IRSC) will offer conference sessions and workshops that examine key issues in robot safety and provides an in-depth overview of current industry standards and best-practices.

McKinsey's latest report indicates that "labor shortages in seven countries—the Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, and the United States—have reached critical levels, with job vacancies surpassing the number of unemployed individuals for the first time". Europe faces a dual crisis of intensifying population aging and systemic labor deficits. Humanoid robots, with their potential to redefine industrial paradigms and social infrastructure, are emerging as a revolutionary solution to address workforce scarcity, driving sustained market optimism. The summit will delve into technological frontiers and innovative breakthroughs, product design and commercialization pathways, societal impact and ethical governance, and future ecosystem development and strategic positioning within Europe's humanoid robotics industry. Utilizing a hybrid online-offline format, the event enables participants to synchronize global market insights and cutting-edge technological trends, aiming to establish a high-efficiency collaborative platform to accelerate the coordinated development of the global humanoid robotics and embodied intelligence industries.

Aver Conferences is excited to announce the “2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Data Science,” which will be held on February 12-13, 2026. We organize Events by offering a platform to all academicians, researchers and industry professionals. International Events will be scheduled on a wide range of topics, and it will be helpful for scientific fraternity to be connected with world-class experts. Join the Conference organized by us and let the world know about your research and innovation.

Geo Week, February 16-18, 2026 in Denver, is the learning and networking nexus of the geospatial and built worlds. It includes co-located user meetings (ASPRS, MAPPS, WGIC and more to be announced). The 2025 event had 3,600+ registrants, and hosted a record 3,222 actual delegates onsite (up 8%+), including international attendees from 50+ nations. Geo Week 2026 will convene 3,500+ attendees from 6 continents. www.geo-week.com

From energy to transportation, construction to defense, and so many more opportunities for cross-market networking, AUVSI XPONENTIAL is the place to join the unmanned systems community including users, technologists and policymakers to collaborate on ideas, share lessons learned and build new partnerships.

Robotics Summit & Expo brings together 5,000+ developers focused on building robots for aerospace and defense, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and other markets. Attendees will gain insights into the latest enabling technologies, engineering best practices, and emerging trends in the heart of robotics innovation – Boston.

The flagship conference of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS), ICRA brings together the world’s top researchers and industry leaders to share ideas, exchange knowledge, and advance the field of robotics for the benefit of humanity. With a rapidly changing landscape, it has never been more important to attend this leading industry event.

365,000+ square feet of solutions. 800+ demos. 200+ speakers and keynotes. Infinite possibilities. See all the latest in AI, robotics, vision, motion control, and more. Register for FREE now!

The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST features EASTEC in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The event will take place in a region considered an epicenter of traditional manufacturing. Historically, more than 500 companies have connected at this event to network, learn from industry experts and explore the latest manufacturing technologies. More than 10% of the regional gross domestic product is derived from manufacturing, stemming from 2.5 million manufacturing jobs and $418.2 billion in total manufacturing output from more than 62,000 manufacturing companies. This three-day event provides manufacturing professionals with the ideal opportunity to make and renew connections, explore the latest in manufacturing technology, and shape the future of business. The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST event has been providing solutions to manufacturing challenges for more than 35 years. Attendees work in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, industrial, commercial machinery, and more.