Vegas Convention Calendar

Robotics & automation

Automate 2027 Las Vegas

May 10-13, 2027 · LVCC

Dates verified date source · Official site · Attendance history

DatesMon, May 10, 2027
to Thu, May 13, 2027
VenueLVCC
Venue guide: LVCC
Expected attendance~50,000 source (2026 figure)
City fullness (est.)Busy ~50K in town

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 on trade-show attendance: 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’s trade label. A trade show carries the trade label of the week that holds most of its days (ties go to the busier week), on every tile and page. A week’s headline label can be lifted by the leisure floor (“Busy (leisure)” or “Peak (leisure)”); trade-show tiles never inherit it. 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: A new record every year since 2024; none of those editions were in Las Vegas. Attendance history.

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

For hotels connected to or near the venue, plus Loop and Monorail options, see our Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) guide.

Entertainment ideas for Automate

At the booth
  • A robotics or LED dance act
  • An emcee who turns robot demos into short shows
  • A game-show-style challenge with prizes
Client parties and dinners
  • 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 →

Attendance history and past editions

YearWhereAttendanceWhat it counts / source
2026Chicago50,000registrants ("50,000+", a record) source
2025Detroit45,000registrants source
2024Chicago42,895registrants 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.

Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.