The wait is over! Your first look at the Automate 2025 Conference agenda is finally here.
This year’s conference is packed with expert-led sessions covering robotics, AI, motion control, vision systems, simulations, industrial safety, and more. Whether you're just getting started with automation or looking to optimize existing systems, you attend a single day or all four, or you work with or in automation — there are valuable sessions for everyone.
Note: Conference pricing is based on one-day and all-access pass options. Early bird pricing ends March 31, 2025.
Customized learning designed for you
We've curated topic paths based on the latest trends, training needs, and feedback from previous attendees. You can explore sessions within a single topic path or select sessions across multiple paths to build a completely custom agenda that meets your unique goals and challenges.
We’ve broken down the key topics and must-see sessions by different areas of interest to help you navigate our agenda:
- Getting started with automation
- Robotics
- Industries and applications
- Technology
- Industrial safety
- Beyond the sessions
Getting started with automation
Gain practical insights into automation adoption, ROI, business cases, and choosing the right integration partners. These paths and sessions are ideal if you’re new to automation or looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge.
Topic paths:
- Getting Started with Automation helps you take the first step into automation with expert guidance, transforming uncertainty into confidence.
- The Business Case for Automation offers guidance on how to justify automation investments with clear ROI and business benefits. This path is great for decision-makers evaluating automation for the first time.
Session spotlights:
- Getting Started with Industrial Robotics – Get a hands-on introduction to implementing industrial robots in your facility.
- Machine Vision Made Simple – Learn how to integrate machine vision for quality control and inspection.
- Introduction to Industrial AI – Discover how AI can enhance automation efficiency.
- Understanding the Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Automation – Get a realistic look at automation deployment.
View the full agenda here.
Robotics
Explore the latest in robotic systems, collaborative robotics, and real-world applications across industries. If you are an engineer or manager looking to maximize your robotic systems, these paths and sessions are great starting points.
Topic paths:
- Automation Systems, Design, & Integration breaks down how to design and integrate automation solutions effectively.
- Autonomous Mobile Robotics covers the latest advancements and use cases of AMRs across industries, from logistics to manufacturing.
- Collaborative Robotics dives deep into how cobots are transforming human-machine collaboration.
- Robotics: Applications, Systems & Innovations explores cutting-edge advancements in robotics technology.
Session spotlights:
- Uncovering Hidden Cobot Opportunities – Identify where cobots can add value to your operations.
- Paving the Way for Widespread Robotics Adoption – Learn how to scale robotics successfully.
- Getting Started with Mobile Robots – Get up to speed with this beginner-friendly guide to deploying AMRs.
- Breaking Barriers: AI Robotics in Automotive Assembly – See how AI-driven robots are reshaping automotive production.
View the full agenda here.
Industries and applications
Discover how automation is transforming industries like manufacturing, logistics, and more. These topics and sessions are perfect for those seeking industry-specific solutions and automation opportunities.
Topic paths:
- Emerging Applications walks through new and unexpected uses of automation technology.
- Logistics & Supply Chain addresses ways to optimize warehousing and distribution.
- Material Handling Advances highlights how to improve productivity and workflows.
- Material Removal, Grinding, & Abrasives delves into the latest updates and advancements in robotics for metalworking.
Session spotlights:
- Boosting Productivity with Robotic Machine Tending Deployments – Improve manufacturing efficiency with robotic tending.
- Optimizing Logistics and Operations – Learn how simulation software enhances supply chain efficiency.
- Mastering the Complexities of Robotic Depalletizing – Explore best practices for automating warehouse tasks.
- The Evolution of AI in Collaborative Metal Fabrication & Cobot Welding – See how AI is improving welding applications.
View the full agenda here.
Technology
Get up to speed on the latest advancements in AI, machine vision, simulation, and motion control. These topics and sessions are great for innovators and technical teams interested in cutting-edge solutions.
Topic paths:
- AI & Smart Automation explores how AI is making automation smarter and more adaptable.
- Machine Vision, Imaging, & Inspection focuses on advanced optics, cameras, and vision fundamentals.
- Motion Control & Conveyance dives into the latest trends, applications, and what to know.
- Motors & Drives breaks down components, system basics, and advancements.
- Simulation and Digital Twins presents automation design and deployment strategies.
Session spotlights:
- Digital Transformation - It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint – Learn practical strategies for long-term automation success.
- AI to Make Human Operators Better – Discover how generative AI enhances worker training.
- Electric Motor Efficiency Standards: What to Know, How to Comply – Ensure compliance with evolving efficiency regulations.
View the full agenda here.
Industrial safety
Learn how to protect automation systems and ensure workplace safety. These topics and sessions can help you better recognize risks and implement effective measures to enhance both safety and productivity.
Topic paths:
- Cybersecurity focuses on safeguarding automation systems from cyber threats.
- Safety in Automation and Manufacturing provides best practices, guidelines, and safety regulations to stay compliant.
Session spotlights:
- Elevating the Standard for Safety in the Humanoid Robot Market – Understand the latest safety standards for humanoids.
- The New ISO10218: What You Need to Know – Get updates on key changes in robot safety standards.
- Introduction to Robot Risk Assessment – Learn how to conduct effective risk assessments for robotic systems.
- Introduction to Mobile Robot Risk Assessment – Ensure safe deployment of AMRs.
View the full agenda here.
Beyond the Automate Conference sessions
Attending the Automate Conference unlocks more than just world-class sessions; it’s also your pass to the FREE Automate Show, which happens simultaneously. Step from theory into practice as you:
- Witness live demos of technologies discussed in conference sessions.
- Connect with solution providers who can implement what you've learned.
- Network with peers facing similar challenges in and outside of your industry.
- Touch and test the exact systems that could transform your operation.
- Gain immediate takeaways and actionable strategies for your business.
It’s time to find your competitive edge. REGISTER NOW to secure your place at the largest and most influential automation event in the Americas.
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