Major event · Automation & robotics · Industrial
Automation Fair 2026
- Dates
- 16–19 Nov 2026
- Where
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, United States
- Attendees
- 14,000+
- organizer figure, each year
- Exhibitors
- 150+
- 2026 organizer figure
- Tickets
- From $795 until 13 Nov
- Format
- In person
Organized by Rockwell Automation · Official site · Checked 22 Oct 2026 against the organizer's pages · Sources
What it is
Automation Fair is the annual industrial automation event of Rockwell Automation, held at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston. It combines keynotes, training, hands-on labs, off-site plant tours, summits and a three-day Expo. The Expo features Rockwell and members of its PartnerNetwork.
Who attends
The organizer says the event hosts more than 14,000 attendees each year, from C-suite executives to operations management to engineers across a range of industries. The Expo spans 500,000 sq ft with 150+ exhibitors, who are Rockwell and members of its PartnerNetwork. Distributors, students and educators cannot register for off-site tours.
Who exhibits and sponsors
A sample from the official 2026 exhibitor and sponsor list. 150 exhibitors in total.
- exhibitorFANUC America
- exhibitorFesto
- exhibitorEndress+Hauser
- exhibitorPepperl+Fuchs
- exhibitorAWS
- exhibitorClaroty
- exhibitorDragos
- exhibitorPanduit
- exhibitorWesco
- exhibitorSonepar
- exhibitorFluke
- sponsorCisco
- sponsorFortinet
- sponsornVent HOFFMAN
- Beyond this sampleGet the exhibitor and attendee list →
Official lists: Exhibitors Sponsors
Automation Fair: common questions
When and where is Automation Fair 2026?
Automation Fair 2026 runs 16–19 Nov 2026 in Boston, United States, at Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center.
How much does Automation Fair cost?
- General Access Pass: USD 795 advance from 22 September to 13 November 2026, USD 895 onsite from 14 November
- General Access plus Advanced Training Pass: USD 1,895 advance, USD 2,295 onsite
- General Access Pass early price: USD 495, closed in September
- General Access plus Advanced Training Pass early price: USD 1,595, also closed
- Media, analysts, students, speakers and educators: register free
Who attends Automation Fair?
The organizer says the event hosts more than 14,000 attendees each year, from C-suite executives to operations management to engineers across a range of industries. The Expo spans 500,000 sq ft with 150+ exhibitors, who are Rockwell and members of its PartnerNetwork. Distributors, students and educators cannot register for off-site tours.
Is there an exhibitor list for Automation Fair?
Yes. The organizer publishes the exhibitor list. 150+ exhibitors on the organizer FAQ and exhibitors page for 2026. The organizer does not say whether this is a target or a current count.
Can I get the attendee list for Automation Fair?
Organizers rarely publish one. EarlyHall builds it from public sources: exhibitor and speaker pages and social posts, plus the event app when you give us access. Each person is tagged with their role at the event and the source we found them in, and a listing is never presented as confirmed attendance. Lists start at $349 per event.
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