Robotics & automation
Automate 2027 Las Vegas
May 10-13, 2027 · LVCC
Dates verified date source · Official site · Past editions
to Thu, May 13, 2027
How full will Vegas be during Automate 2027?
Busy: expect firmer rates near the venue; book private dining and group blocks early.
Automate 2027 falls mostly in the week of May 10, 2027, which we rate Busy: about 50,000 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting Automate 2027 alone; no other tracked trade show overlaps its dates.
No other tracked shows overlap these dates.
Each Monday-Sunday week gets one score: the pro-rated attendance of every tracked trade show in town that week. The score sets the week label. A show carries the label of the week that holds most of its days (ties go to the busier week), and on a week page every show card carries that week’s label, so a tile and its week never disagree. Method.
When to book entertainment for Automate 2027
Book entertainment: Plenty of time
Based on typical lead times for headline and booth entertainment (status as of Oct 18). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end; private rooms and hotel blocks go fast too.
What is Automate?
Automate is the Association for Advancing Automation's (A3) robotics, automation, machine-vision and AI show, billed as North America's largest robotics and automation event. 2027 is its first Las Vegas edition.
Who attends: Manufacturing engineers, plant and operations managers, integrators and automation buyers.
Attendance trend
| Year | City | Attendance | What it counts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chicago | 42,895 | registrants source |
| 2025 | Detroit | 45,000 | registrants source |
| 2026 | Chicago | 50,000 | registrants ("50,000+", a record) source |
A new record every year since 2024; none of those editions were in Las Vegas.
When it usually happens
Spring. Automate has rotated between Detroit and Chicago; the first Las Vegas edition runs Monday to Thursday, May 10-13, 2027, at the LVCC.
Where to stay: nearby hotel clusters
Las Vegas Convention Center: Westgate Las Vegas is next door, and the Renaissance Las Vegas is a short walk. On the north Strip, Resorts World and Wynn/Encore link to the halls by the Vegas Loop (stations at Resorts World, Encore and Westgate). The Las Vegas Monorail stops at the convention center and runs south along the east side of the Strip to the Harrah's/LINQ, Flamingo/Caesars, Horseshoe/Paris and MGM Grand stations.
Entertainment ideas for Automate
- A robotics or LED dance act
- An emcee who turns robot demos into short shows
- A game-show-style challenge with prizes
- Interactive formats: a casino night or a game-venue buyout
- A cover band for a customer reception
- A comedian for an engineering-heavy crowd
Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.
Automate FAQ
When is Automate 2027?
Automate 2027 runs May 10-13, 2027 in Las Vegas.
Where is Automate 2027 held?
At LVCC, Las Vegas.
How many people attend Automate?
About 50,000 (2026 figure, per the source linked on this page).
How busy will Las Vegas be during Automate 2027?
We rate the week of May 10, 2027 as Busy: about 50,000 trade-show attendees in town (estimate).
When should I book entertainment for Automate 2027?
Our booking meter currently reads “Plenty of time” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.
Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the Automate page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →
Past editions
| Year | Where | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chicago | 50,000 | registrants ("50,000+", a record) source |
| 2025 | Detroit | 45,000 | registrants source |
| 2024 | Chicago | 42,895 | registrants source |
Organizer or audit figures as published; counting methods differ between sources and years.
Sources and notes
2026 (Chicago): 50,000+ registrants, a record. First Las Vegas edition.
- Dates: https://www.automateshow.com/
- Attendance: https://www.automateshow.com/a3-press-releases/a3s-automate-2026-breaks-records-as-demand-for-robotics-ai-and- (2026 figure)
- Official site: https://www.automateshow.com/
Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.
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