Automate 2027

May 10 - May 13, 2027
Las Vegas, NV, USA

The latest in robotics, machine vision, AI, motion control, and more

As the leading robotics and automation event in North America, this is the place for anyone working with or curious about automation. Join us in discovering what’s next — for you and the world. Automate delivers the latest innovations in manufacturing automation technology from more than 1,000 leading exhibitors and more than 50,000 registrants. Each day also offers inspirational keynote sessions and theater presentations to help attendees find the best solutions for their unique business needs. Show registration is free.

Events

automatica

June 22 - June 25, 2027
Messe Munich exhibition center, Germany

trade fair for smart automation and robotics

Solution-oriented. Practice-driven. Future-focused.

Questions need answers; complexity demands clarity. automatica anticipates the industry's challenges and translates them into concrete solutions. Its mission: to provide orientation—and equip companies with the tools they need to advance their day-to-day business and make strategic decisions with confidence. For greater competitiveness and future readiness.

As a technology platform, automatica offers the world's largest portfolio of robotics and automation solutions across the entire value chain, while putting major topics such as Physical AI, Healthtech, and Humanoid Robotics into focus.

Innovative thinking and practical relevance? They are as much a part of the leading exhibition as knowledge and technology transfer. automatica brings together all the key players from industry, research, and society to break down barriers, initiate partnerships, and improve market conditions. The future of the industry? It takes shape here.

GREx Global Tech Expo 2026

October 22 - October 25, 2026
Tbilisi, Georgia

GREx is being developed as the largest international technology and robotics exhibition in the Caucasus region, creating a regional platform that connects robotics, artificial intelligence, advanced engineering, automation, research institutions, universities, startups, investors, and industry leaders from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia, and neighboring markets.

The event is designed to address a growing need in the region: a large-scale, internationally oriented technology platform where innovation is not only discussed through presentations and panels, but physically demonstrated, tested, and experienced through real products, live systems, and hands-on interaction.

Across four days, GREx will combine a major:

  • technology exhibition, 
  • live robotics and AI demonstrations
  • a multi-stage conference programme
  • expert panels
  • keynote talks
  • hands-on workshops,
  • startup showcases
  • investor meetings
  • B2B matchmaking

.

GREx 2026 welcomes participation from:

  • Robotics and automation companies interested in exhibiting their technologies.
  • Researchers, engineers, scientists, and industry experts interested in joining the conference programme as keynote speakers or panelists.


With 20,000+ expected visitors, 100+ exhibitors, and 10+ technology zones, GREx 2026 will bring together companies, researchers, investors, engineers, startups, and industry leaders across Robotics, AI, Quantum Computing, Deep Tech, Mobility, Cybersecurity, HealthTech, EdTech, FinTech, and other emerging technologies- creating new opportunities for collaboration, technology showcase, and international business development.

If your organization is interested in participating as an exhibitor or speaker, we would be delighted to hear from you.Please find the registration forms below:

● Exhibitor interest registration form: https://forms.gle/7MiUEZoBrbiL...

● Speaker Registration form:https://forms.gle/Sq27wnvo9Wzx...

ROBONEXT

December 02 - December 04, 2026
INTEX, Osaka, Japan

The Japan Robot Association (JARA) and THE NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN, LTD., organizers of iREX one of the world's largest international robot exhibitions will launch a new robotics trade show.

“RoboNext” is designed to expand the possibilities of robot utilization, offer opportunities for hands-on experiences, and showcase a future where humans and robots progress together.

To keep pace with the rapid evolution of technologies such as AI robotics, the exhibition will present cutting-edge innovations and support the advancement of the robotics industry. It also aims to foster collaboration with next-generation talent to shape the future.

We sincerely look forward to your participation in RoboNext.

Events

European Robotics Forum 2027

March 02 - March 04, 2027
Birmingham, UK

18th European Robotics Forum 2027

The European Robotics Forum (ERF) is the leading event for the European robotics and AI community, bringing together over 1,000 participants from industry, academia, and the public sector. Held annually in a different European city, ERF is the go-to platform to explore cutting-edge technologies, foster collaboration, and address the latest challenges and trends shaping the future of robotics in Europe.

FuturePulse

September 15 - September 16, 2026
Eindhoven, Netherlands

The Dutch ROBOTICS Conference

During Future Pulse 2026, you will discover how robots and AI are changing our world – from healthcare and industry to education and daily life. Two inspiring days full of innovation, insights, and meetings with the people building tomorrow.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, professional, student, policymaker, or simply curious about technological advancement — here you see, hear, and experience what is already possible and what is coming.

Be inspired by leading speakers, interactive sessions, and conversations that set new ideas in motion.

CORA 2026

September 28 - September 29, 2026
Kiel, Germany

Conference on Robots and Automation

The fifth conference on the economic impact of robots and automation (CORA) will take place on September 28th and 29th 2026 at ZBW Leibniz Information Centre for Economics in cooperation with University Hamburg.

By now, CORA has been established as a widely recognized platform for all economists working in the rapidly growing fields of robots, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI). In particular, the conference provides a forum for discussion between data users and the main data provider in this field, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

Keynote speakers will be

  • Alessandra Bonfigioli, University of Bergamo, Italy
  • Florian Butollo, Goethe University, Germany


Please find the call for papers below. Submission deadline is 15th June 2026.

Automatik 2026

September 08 - September 10, 2026
Brøndbyhallen, Brøndby, Denmark

Expo & Conferences

Fair and knowledge forum for automation, motion and drives. Experience three days with networking, hands-on exploration of innovative products and solutions and a relevant and forward-looking conference program.

Events

MTM & Robotics 2026 International Conference

October 15 - October 17, 2026
Timişoara, Romania

Joint International Conference

The Joint International Conference of the XV International Conference on Mechanisms and Mechanical Transmissions (MTM) and the XXVII International Conference on Robotics (Robotics) will take place in Timişoara, Romania, October 15 – 17, 2026.

Below is the “Call for paper” message for this traditional international conference, with biennial events and with editions organized over time in Romania as well as in other European countries.

photo credit: iStock.com/skynesher

IFR Secretariat

The General Secretariat is responsible for the daily management of IFR and the coordination of all major activities, events and collaboration. The General Secretariat handles all questions regarding IFR membership.

Dr. Susanne Bieller

IFR General Secretary

Phone: +49 69-6603-1502
E-Mail: secretariat(at)ifr.org

Silke Lampe

Communication Manager

Phone: +49 69-6603-1697
E-Mail: secretariat(at)ifr.org