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Automate 2025: A Landmark Event in Robotics and Automation

Introduction
The Automate 2025 trade show, held from May 12-15 in Detroit, Michigan, marked a historic milestone as North America's largest robotics and automation exhibition. Drawing record-breaking crowds, this year’s event highlighted the surging demand for automation technologies across various industries.

Record Attendance and Exhibitors

The event attracted an impressive 45,000 registrants, showcasing a 50% increase from the previous Detroit event in 2023. Over 900 exhibitors filled the sold-out show floor at Huntington Place, illustrating the growing interest and investment in robotics and automation solutions.

Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), emphasized, "The tremendous growth of Automate this year demonstrates that automation is more relevant today than ever before. Robotics and automation technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and we are seeing increased interest from companies in every industry worldwide."

Key Highlights of Automate 2025

This year’s Automate featured a plethora of engaging events and activities designed to foster innovation and workforce development:

• - Notable Keynotes: Keynote speakers included industry leaders like Brad Holmes of the Detroit Lions, Deepu Talla from NVIDIA, and executives from Schneider Electric and Teradyne Robotics. Their insights resonated with attendees, showcasing the intersection of sports, technology, and automation.

• - Automate Startup Challenge: This exciting competition allowed early-stage companies to pitch their groundbreaking ideas. Kinisi, which specializes in autonomous humanoid robots, clinched the $10,000 prize for its innovative technology.

• - Engelberger Awards Ceremony: Recognizing excellence in robotics, the Engelberger Awards honored industry leaders such as Stuart Shepherd and Dr. Peter Corke, acknowledging their significant contributions to education and industry advancements.

• - Students and Education Initiatives: Automate initiated programs to inspire the next generation of automation professionals, such as the Automate Student Challenge and demonstrations that allowed students to explore careers in automation. The Educator Day equipped teachers with essential knowledge about the latest automation curriculum.

• - Second Annual Automate Innovation Awards: Exhibitors showcased their latest innovations, with SiLC Technologies winning for their cutting-edge LiDAR solutions.

• - Women's Empowerment Forum: A networking breakfast and keynote panel were held to promote women in the automation sector, forging connections and enhancing leadership skills.

• - Robust Industry Conference: The comprehensive educational conference attracted over 900 participants with in-depth courses on robotics, AI, cybersecurity, and more, delivering both practical knowledge and networking opportunities.

Looking Ahead: Future Events

The enthusiasm surrounding Automate 2025 has set the stage for its future growth. The event will next take place in Chicago from June 22-25, 2026, followed by Las Vegas in 2027.

Burnstein conveyed confidence in Automate’s trajectory, stating that exhibitors are reserving space earlier than ever, with commitments for 33% more square footage for the next event compared to the previous year.

Conclusion

Automate 2025 not only marked a new benchmark for robotics and automation events but also revealed a broader trend: the increasing reliance on automation technologies across various sectors. With continued investment and innovation, the future of automation looks brighter than ever as we move towards upcoming gatherings in Chicago and Las Vegas.

For further details on Automate and to learn more about participating in future events, visit www.AutomateShow.com.

About A3
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) stands at the forefront of promoting automation technologies globally, representing over 1,380 members across diverse sectors. A3’s commitment to advocating automation's benefits continues to transform industries worldwide.