Industrial Automation, Robots and Unmanned Vehicles Event Calendar

MD&M South is more than just a trade show: it's a dynamic event designed to drive manufacturing excellence and foster collaboration across six industries: medical, automation, packaging, design & manufacturing, plastics, and processing. It's all yours and it's totally free.

Join the global design engineering community May 5–7, 2026 in Santa Clara, CA at North America's largest event where sensing, processing, and connectivity converge to shape the future of intelligent systems. At Sensors Converge, your mission is simple: design smarter technologies, accelerate development, and power the next generation of intelligent electronics. Explore advancements across edge computing, IoT, MEMS, power systems, embedded design, and AI-driven engineering - all under one roof. From hands-on demos and real-world design challenges to visionary keynotes and industry collaborations, this is where inspiration turns into innovation. The engineers, innovators, and technologists building tomorrow's breakthroughs gather here - and it all starts with you. Design the future. Build what's next. Converge here.

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.

The Loitering Munitions USA Conference will return to Arlington, VA in May 2026 as the only forum built exclusively to for education and networking on the latest Loitering Munitions Programs. With insights from senior leadership, operators & acquisition professionals from across the entire US DOD, and welcoming perspectives from key international allies, attendees will hear directly from those pioneering LM development and integration in one dedicated forum across two days. Whether as a speaker, industry partner or delegate, we look forward to welcoming you to this vital gathering in May 2026.

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.

EMEA Humanoid Robot Summit 2026 will focus on the latest progress in core technologies, manufacturing ecosystems, ethics and safety, and real-world applications. It will feature a main forum and several thematic sessions, covering AI algorithms, perception and motion control, bionic materials, power systems, human–robot collaboration, and regulatory frameworks. Additionally, an innovation showcase and investment matchmaking program will connect cutting-edge technologies with global markets and capital. Within Europe’s open and responsible technology ecosystem, this summit will not only serve as a leading platform for technological exchange but also as a key driver for the sustainable and ethical development of humanoid robotics worldwide. We look forward to welcoming scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from around the world to co-create the next chapter of the intelligent humanoid era.

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!

Join us for the ultimate event in the world for UAVs, Robotics & Data/AI, 3D Reality Capture, Geospatial and Digital Twins focused on the business and technology in energy & industrial operations, inspections, maintenance, surveying & mapping. Over the last 9 years, it has grown to the most influential gathering of industrial, energy and engineering asset owners/operators from around the globe where the key challenges & solutions are addressed for operating robotics, drones, satellites, and remote systems successfully and managing actionable geospatial data , from the stars to the sea floor. During three days, we connect 1500+ global energy & industrial robotics, drone & data leaders at a time of rapid growth for our sector. The latest ideas, use cases, best practices, tech, and trends from a wide variety of robotics & drone industry experts: innovators, regulators, the most energy asset owners & service firms and more.

The battlefield has changed - drone dominance is no longer a future ambition, but rather today’s operational imperative. IDGA's Next Generation UAS Summit convenes senior leaders from the U.S. military, defense innovation community, and industrial base to drive the next phase of unmanned capability. As unmanned aerial systems redefine lethality, ISR, electronic warfare, and force projection, this summit focuses on scaling production, integrating advanced autonomy, and fast-tracking acquisition to deliver battlefield advantage. Over two focused days, you will gain direct visibility into emerging UAS investment priorities, one-way attack systems, vertical lift modernization, AI-enabled autonomy, ISR capabilities, and next-generation training pipelines. Hear real-world lessons from Ukraine, understand expanding industrial base opportunities, and align with the policies reshaping procurement and deployment. Join us in June to secure your position at the forefront of next-generation UAS capability and operational dominance.

Under the theme “Intelligent Manufacturing for the Future · Shared Success,” ARCE 2026 will gather global technology leaders to explore cutting-edge innovations and foster business collaboration. Exhibition Highlights: • Targeted reach to over 60,000 professional visitors, primarily from Asia • Full industry chain showcase with 500+ companies, including dedicated country pavilions • Focus areas: Humanoid Robots, Service Robots, Medical Robots, Industrial & Collaborative Robots, Mobile Robots, Agricultural Robots, Core Components, and more

MACHINA Summit 2026, a new flagship conference dedicated to Physical AI. Launching in Paris on July 7, 2026, MACHINA will convene the leaders defining the physical future of AI, from humanoid robotics and embodied intelligence to industrial autonomy and next-generation human–machine interfaces, including HCI and BCI. Created by the team behind RAISE Summit, Europe’s fastest-growing AI event, MACHINA is built on a simple premise: the most important AI breakthroughs of the coming years will not remain on screens, they will take shape as capable machines operating in the physical world. From factories and warehouses to infrastructure, healthcare, and everyday life, Physical AI is becoming the next frontier of innovation. Ultimately, MACHINA is designed for founders, engineers, industrial operators, investors, researchers, and policymakers who are actively shaping the Physical AI ecosystem. The summit will serve as a highly curated platform focused on real-world deployment, cutting-edge research, and cross-sector collaboration at the highest level.

AUTONOMOUS is the premier conference for robotics and physical AI, taking place July 16, 2026 in San Francisco. Produced by Frontier Media, the event convenes 500+ founders, investors, engineers, and enterprise operators for one day of curated programming across two stages and four content tracks

We are delighted to host you—the innovators, researchers, and experts who are shaping the future at the exciting intersection of sensors, sensing technology, transducers, and artificial intelligence. AIS 2026 is dedicated to exploring the very latest advancements in AI-enhanced sensing systems and transducers, a field evolving at a breathtaking pace. We are confident this conference will be a stimulating, productive, and memorable experience for all. Let us embark together on this exciting journey of discovery and collaboration.

Commercial UAV Expo, September 1-3, 2026 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. www.expouav.com

IMTS+ is a platform that allows the manufacturing technology community to learn about the personalities that drive the industry, gain insights on new technology, and make connections.

Welcome to AI infrastructure’s ultimate stage. The age of inference is here, and it’s time to connect infrastructure investment to enterprise ROI. From data centers to physical AI systems, AI Infra Summit co-ordinates every layer of the AI tech stack, pushing the boundaries of performance and efficiency. With its unique focus on infrastructure, the summit equips enterprise AI practitioners with a toolkit they won’t find at any other conference. Attend to bear witness to industry-defining tech announcements, like NVIDIA’s Rubin CPX in 2025, and to be the first to get annual benchmarking data on AI infra’s biggest players. Where inference meets influence, come and catch the next wave in AI development. Phone - +44 (0)20 3696 2920 Email - aiinfrasummit@kisacoresearch.com

WIEM 2026 will be held October 15-17, 2026 at Tanzhou Exhibition Centre, Foshan, China. Focusing on industrial automation and robotics, this exhibition will showcase industry trends, the latest R&D achievements, and practical implementation solutions. It enables global industrial buyers to complete the full procurement cycle—from product sampling to tracing the origins of core components—meeting essential needs to dive deeper into the prosperous supply chain of the Greater Bay Area in China. Email - sales4@grandeurhk.com

PACK EXPO International 2026 is set to be the most expansive, most dynamic packaging and processing show of the year. With attendees from 40+ vertical industries and over 2,600 exhibitors coming together, the possibilities for connection, innovation and sales are endless!

FABTECH will bring together over 40,000 buyers and manufacturers to explore 1,500+ world-class suppliers, discover innovative solutions, and find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits. There is no better opportunity to network, share knowledge and explore the latest technology. Gain insights into industry trends that will help you prepare for what's ahead.

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 (IRSC) will examine key issues in robot safety and provide an in-depth overview of current industry standards and best practices. As robotic applications continue to become more advanced, more capable and more popular, the need for comprehensive robot safety knowledge increases exponentially. For more than 35 years, companies have relied on this conference to improve their team’s knowledge about robots, safety, and risk assessment.

The Industrial Robotics Trade Fair is a key event that brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals, offering a platform for presenting modern solutions and exchanging experiences. Attendees have the opportunity to learn about the latest technologies in robotics and production automation.

Geo Week 2027 will maintain the event's core mission of bringing together geospatial and mapping professionals to explore how data, maps, and advanced technologies create data-informed solutions for complex challenges. Salt Lake City's positioning as a major city at the intersection of alpine mountains, desert environments, and the Great Salt Lake creates an ideal location to showcase real-world geospatial applications.

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.

The 8th annual IDGA Counter-UAS Summit provides a forum comprised of key decision-makers and senior military leaders for discussions on ways to collaboratively combat the threat of UAS to the United States military and civilians. Across two days of learning and collaboration we will engage our audience with high level discussions surrounding kinetic and non-kinetic approaches for countering drones, including exploring case studies on specific incidents, insights into the latest innovative CUAS technologies, the impact of shifting legal authorities, and much more. IDGA’s Counter-UAS Summit will provide you the unique opportunity to network, connect, and learn from the most influential thought leaders and practitioners, all tirelessly dedicated to mitigating this multi-domain challenge.