Where is Automation Fair 2026 held?

At the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210, and nearby hotels, from 16 to 19 November 2026.

When is the expo open?

Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November from 9:45 am to 5:00 pm, and Thursday 19 November from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (times subject to change).

How much does it cost to attend?

The General Access Pass is $795 until 13 November and $895 on site; the General Access + Advanced Training Pass is $1,895 until 13 November and $2,295 on site. Students and educators can get a complimentary General Access pass with proof of status.

Are one-day or expo-only passes available?

No. Automation Fair does not sell one-day or expo-only passes, and attendees must be 18 or older.

Are off-site tours and summits included?

Yes. Both passes include the summits and one off-site tour, subject to capacity; distributors, students and educators cannot register for tours.

Automation Fair 2026

Name: Automation Fair 2026
Start: 2026-11-16T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-19T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center

About this event

Automation Fair is Rockwell Automation's yearly gathering for people who run, design and improve industrial operations. The 2026 edition moves to Boston for four days of keynotes, an expo of Rockwell and PartnerNetwork members, summits, off-site plant tours and a large catalogue of technical training aimed at engineers and operations leaders.

Who attends

The organizer reports more than 14,000 attendees each year, from C-suite executives and operations managers to controls and process engineers across manufacturing, process and infrastructure industries.

Keynotes

Keynotes run on the first three days and are open to every attendee.

Monday 16 Nov: astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield on leading through risk and change
Tuesday 17 Nov: Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Blake Moret and leadership on product launches and the future of industrial operations
Wednesday 18 Nov: Adam Savage, former MythBusters host, on curiosity and experimentation

Expo and learning

The expo is open for three days with more than 150 interactive exhibits, guided expo tours and a Discovery Theater on the show floor. Learning spans 250+ sessions, hands-on labs and product and technology sessions, with Professional Development Hour credits on the advanced training pass.

Half-day topic Summits
Off-site tours of customer and partner facilities
Hands-on labs
ROKathon
Networking events

Tickets & passes

General Access Pass — USD 795: All four days: keynotes, 3-day expo, summits, tours, 250+ sessions, networking and daily lunch. $895 on site from 14 Nov
General Access + Advanced Training Pass — USD 1,895: Adds unlimited hands-on labs and product and technology sessions with PDH credits. $2,295 on site from 14 Nov
Students and educators — Free: Complimentary General Access pass with proof of status

attendees each year: 14,000+
interactive exhibits: 150+
educational sessions: 250+
hours of advanced training: 500+

Automation Fair 2026 is an Industry & Manufacturing event taking place 16-19 Nov 2026 at Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, United States.