English 
Русский Automation Fair 2026
- Dates
- Venue
- Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
- Industry
- Machinery
- Official website
- www.rockwellautomation.com
Automation Fair 2026 takes place at Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston from 16 November to 19 November 2026. Rockwell Automation's premier industrial automation trade event featuring robotics, controls, networking, industrial AI, and connected enterprise technologies.
What the fair covers
Industrial machinery and production equipment form the bulk of what is shown. Rockwell Automation's premier industrial automation trade event featuring robotics, controls, networking, industrial AI, and connected enterprise technologies. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.
Dates, venue and getting there
The fair runs from 16 November to 19 November 2026 at Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston. It runs for 4 days, which is usually enough to cover several product areas without rushing. US convention centres are typically large and located either downtown or near the airport. Hotel rates rise sharply during major shows, so booking early is worth the effort. Domestic air connections are usually the practical way to arrive.
Planning your visit
Machinery fairs justify the trip because equipment can be seen running. A machine on a stand tells you about cycle time, noise, footprint and build quality in a way that a specification sheet does not. Buyers usually come with a production requirement and compare how different suppliers propose to meet it. For Automation Fair 2026, that means preparing ahead of the November dates and arriving with a target list of stands.
Language and interpreting support
Business is conducted in English, so translation is rarely the constraint for international visitors. Where local support still helps is in verifying suppliers, arranging inspections and handling logistics after the fair, which are practical rather than linguistic problems. An interpreter already working in Boston saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.
After the fair
Buying production equipment is a longer commitment than buying goods. Installation, operator training, spare parts and service response all affect the real cost of ownership, and they are easier to negotiate before the order than after it. Factory visits are common before committing, since seeing the manufacturer build the machine tells you more than seeing it on a stand.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does Automation Fair 2026 take place?
It runs from 16 November to 19 November 2026 at Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.
What is shown at the fair?
Industrial machinery and production equipment form the bulk of what is shown. Rockwell Automation's premier industrial automation trade event featuring robotics, controls, networking, industrial AI, and connected enterprise technologies.
How much time should I allow?
It runs for 4 days, which is usually enough to cover several product areas without rushing. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.
Will I need an interpreter?
Business is conducted in English, so translation is rarely the constraint for international visitors. Where local support still helps is in verifying suppliers, arranging inspections and handling logistics after the fair, which are practical rather than linguistic problems.
What happens after the fair?
Buying production equipment is a longer commitment than buying goods. Installation, operator training, spare parts and service response all affect the real cost of ownership, and they are easier to negotiate before the order than after it. Factory visits are common before committing, since seeing the manufacturer build the machine tells you more than seeing it on a stand.
Where do I find official information and registration?
The organiser's official site (www.rockwellautomation.com) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.