Who can attend the A3 Business Forum?

Only employees of current A3 member companies. Non-members can join A3 first to become eligible.

How much does registration cost?

$1,495 for the first registrant and $1,395 for additional registrants from September 14 to November 17, 2026; $1,595 and $1,495 from November 18. Fees include the opening dinner, Tuesday breakfast and lunch, Sports Night and Wednesday breakfast.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation until December 8, 2026; after that a $250 fee applies, and there are no refunds after January 4, 2027. Substitutions are allowed at any time.

A3 Business Forum 2027

Name: A3 Business Forum 2027
Start: 2027-01-18T07:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-01-20T12:00:00+00:00
Location: Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

About this event

The A3 Business Forum is the Association for Advancing Automation's annual executive gathering, held at the start of each year so leaders from robotics, machine vision, motion control, AI and industrial automation companies can read the economic and market forces ahead. Attendance is limited to employees of A3 member companies, and the whole programme runs inside one resort in Orlando, with more than 700 automation leaders expected.

Who attends

Because only A3 member companies can register, the room is made up of people who already know the industry.

CEOs, presidents, founders and business owners
Senior executives and functional leaders
Robot and machine vision manufacturers
Motion control and motor companies
System integrators and solution providers
Manufacturers and automation users

Programme

Three days mix market intelligence with structured networking.

Day 1: A3 Golf Scramble at Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, welcome remarks and opening networking dinner
Day 2: A3 Wellness Walk & Run, economic, business and automation outlook sessions, Sports Night
Day 3: closing sessions and executive perspectives

Featured voices

Announced speakers for 2027 include economist Connor Lokar of ITR Economics, human performance scientist Dr. James Hewitt and tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist Josh Linkner.

Setting

Sessions, meals, accommodation and member events all take place at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, with the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club nearby, so there are no commutes between venues.

Tickets & passes

First Registrant — USD 1,495: Sept 14 - Nov 17, 2026; $1,595 from Nov 18. A3 member companies only
Additional Registrant — USD 1,395: Sept 14 - Nov 17, 2026; $1,495 from Nov 18

A3 Business Forum 2027 is an Industry & Manufacturing event taking place 18-20 Jan 2027 at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando, United States.