The hottest innovations. The smartest experts. The latest strategies. They all intersect at Automation Fair, the world's premier industrial automation and digital transformation event hosted in Chicago, IL at the McCormick Place Convention Center, November 17th-20th, 2025.
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Let us be your guide as you discover what's possible to succeed today and into the future and experience memorable keynotes, interactive training, tip-filled sessions, and so much more.
Keynote Presentations
Feel the energy from three specially curated keynotes featuring visionaries ready to inspire you with their electrifying thought leadership.
Expo
Explore over half a million square feet of technology advancements, pop into the Discovery Theaters, or join an Expo tour.
Product & Technology Sessions
With double the sessions available, you’ll have an opportunity to learn about any area you can imagine.
Training*Â
Jump in a lab, follow along with an expert, and gain Professional Development Hour credits with these hands-on experiences. *Advanced training pass required for advanced-level training and professional development hour credits.
Join us for live music, entertainment, games, and more food and drink choices than you can consume in one evening!
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We will be hosting this year's event at the Field Museum in Chicago to ensure that you have the best experience!
Location: Field Museum
Date: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Time: 6-10pm CST
Transportation: We will be providing shuttles from each of our hotels to/from the Field Museum from 5:30-10:30pm.
At CED’s Industrial Solutions Network of locations, we have one simple approach to manufacturing in America: We’re. All. In. 100% invested in this sector, the industrial world is the one we serve, with our manufacturing, automation solutions and services delivered by us and our partners. For everything electrical that makes these companies go, grow, and compete: we’re there.
Learn More and Find your location:Â industrialsolutionsnetwork.com