Top 10 Robotics Exhibitions, Shows and Conferences in 2026 in London UK, Germany, US, Japan, Canada, India, Singapore and China

Executive Summary The global robotics industry continues its explosive growth trajectory, with 2026 promising an unprecedented calendar of exhibitions, conferences, and trade shows across every major market. From the AI World Congress in London to Hannover Messe—the world's largest industrial technology exhibition—these events represent essential networking and business development opportunities for manufacturers, integrators, researchers, and investors. This comprehensive guide covers the top 10 must-attend robotics events spanning London, Germany, the United States, Japan, Canada, India, Singapore, and China.

Event	Date	Location	Website
1. AI World Congress 2026	June 23-24	London, UK	aiconference.london
2. CES 2026	January 6-10	Las Vegas, USA	ces.tech
3. RoboDEX Tokyo 2026	January 21-23	Tokyo, Japan	robodex.jp
4. ATX West 2026	February 3-5	Anaheim, USA	atxwest.com
5. Hannover Messe 2026	April 20-24	Hannover, Germany	hannovermesse.de
6. ICCRE 2026	May 8-10	Kyoto, Japan	iccre.org
7. Automate 2026	June 22-25	Chicago, USA	automateshow.com
8. ICMA 2026	August 2-5	Changchun, China	ieee-ras.org
9. IROS 2026	Sept 28 - Oct 1	Pittsburgh, USA	ieee-iros.org
10. Motek 2026	October	Stuttgart, Germany	motek-messe.de

1. AI World Congress 2026 - London, UK [aiconference.london] The AI World Congress 2026 (June 23-24, London) stands as Europe's premier gathering for artificial intelligence and robotics innovation. This flagship event brings together global leaders, researchers, and enterprises exploring the convergence of AI and robotics technologies transforming industries worldwide. The congress features keynote presentations from leading AI researchers, hands-on robotics demonstrations, and networking opportunities with decision-makers from Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups. Sessions address autonomous systems, machine learning for robotics, computer vision, and the future of human-robot collaboration. 2. CES 2026 - Las Vegas, USA [ces.tech] CES 2026 (January 6-10, Las Vegas Convention Center) remains the world's most influential consumer electronics show, with robotics and automation commanding increasing floor space each year. Major exhibitors including Boston Dynamics, Tesla, Figure AI, and Agility Robotics showcase humanoid robots, consumer assistants, and autonomous systems. The event attracts 180,000+ attendees from 160 countries, with dedicated robotics pavilions featuring live demonstrations, product launches, and investment pitches. CES 2026 emphasizes AI-powered robotics, home automation, and service robots for healthcare and hospitality applications. 3. RoboDEX Tokyo 2026 - Japan [robodex.jp] RoboDEX Tokyo (January 21-23, Tokyo Big Sight) represents Japan's flagship robotics exhibition, showcasing the nation's world-leading automation capabilities. The event covers collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), industrial manipulators, welding systems, and logistics automation. Japan's robotics density—the highest globally at 399 robots per 10,000 manufacturing workers—ensures RoboDEX attracts serious buyers and technology partners. Co-located with NEPCON Japan and Smart Factory Expo, attendees access the complete manufacturing technology ecosystem. 4. ATX West 2026 - Anaheim, USA [atxwest.com] ATX West (February 3-5, Anaheim Convention Center) serves as North America's premier automation and robotics trade show for manufacturing applications. The exhibition features motion control systems, AI-driven automation solutions, vision systems, and collaborative robots from 2,000+ exhibiting companies. Live demonstration zones allow attendees to interact with robotic systems, while technical conference tracks address implementation challenges, ROI optimization, and workforce integration strategies. 5. Hannover Messe 2026 - Germany [hannovermesse.de] Hannover Messe (April 20-24, Hannover Exhibition Grounds) stands as the world's largest and most important industrial technology exhibition. With 130,000+ visitors and 4,000+ exhibitors, the event dominates global Industry 4.0 discourse. Major robotics exhibitors include ABB, Siemens, KUKA, Universal Robots, and FANUC. Dedicated halls address automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and digital manufacturing. The 2026 partner country program highlights international collaboration opportunities. 6. ICCRE 2026 - Kyoto, Japan [iccre.org] The IEEE International Conference on Control and Robotics Engineering (May 8-10, Miyako Messe, Kyoto) brings together leading researchers, academics, and industry professionals exploring cutting-edge robotics technologies. IEEE-sponsored sessions cover control systems, machine learning for robotics, human-robot interaction, and autonomous navigation. Kyoto's academic environment attracts top university research groups from MIT, CMU, ETH Zurich, and Tokyo University presenting breakthrough developments. 7. Automate 2026 - Chicago, USA [automateshow.com] Automate 2026 (June 22-25, McCormick Place, Chicago) represents North America's largest automation trade show, organized by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). The hands-on exhibition features 700+ exhibitors demonstrating robotics, machine vision, motion control, and AI solutions. Key exhibitors include FANUC, Cognex, Bosch Rexroth, and Rockwell Automation. Free education sessions address implementation strategies, workforce development, and emerging technologies. The co-located A3 Business Forum facilitates executive networking. 8. ICMA 2026 - Changchun, China [ieee-ras.org] The IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation (August 2-5, Changchun, Jilin Province) serves as IEEE's flagship mechatronics event in China. The conference addresses industrial automation, intelligent manufacturing, and robotic systems development. China's position as the world's largest robotics market—accounting for 52% of global industrial robot installations—makes ICMA essential for understanding manufacturing automation trends shaping global supply chains. 9. IROS 2026 - Pittsburgh, USA [ieee-iros.org] The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (September 28 - October 1, Pittsburgh) ranks among the world's premier academic robotics conferences. Pittsburgh's robotics ecosystem—anchored by Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute—provides an ideal venue. IROS 2026 features peer-reviewed paper presentations, workshops, tutorials, and competitions covering mobile robots, manipulation, perception, human-robot interaction, and multi-robot systems. Industry sponsors recruit top PhD talent and showcase research partnerships. 10. Motek 2026 - Stuttgart, Germany [motek-messe.de] Motek 2026 (October, Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre) celebrates its 44th edition as Europe's leading trade fair for production and assembly automation. The exhibition emphasizes practical automation solutions for material handling, feeding technology, and assembly systems. Germany's manufacturing excellence tradition ensures Motek attracts serious industrial buyers evaluating automation investments. Co-located Bondexpo addresses joining technology applications. Additional Notable Events Beyond the top 10, robotics professionals should consider the European Robotics Forum (March 23-27, Stavanger, Norway) attracting 1,000+ participants, ROSCon 2026 (September 22-24, Toronto, Canada) for the ROS developer community, and Image Sensors Europe (March 17-18, London) covering vision systems critical to robotic perception. India's growing automation sector features events through FICCI and the Automation Industry Association, while Singapore's Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific serves Southeast Asian markets. For comprehensive coverage of robotics industry developments, explore our Robotics section tracking automation trends, investment activity, and technological breakthroughs.