AUTOMATICA 2027

Update

Automatica will be held once again in 2027 between 22-25.06.2027. The trade exposition will be held as a live event. The hosting location will be Messe Munich in Germany. 

Calling Card

Held in the heart of robotics and automation, in Munich, Germany, Automatica is the go-to exhibition for professionals, researchers, and decision-makers in automation. The trade exposition has been a pioneer since its inception. Every two years, it brings new developments in mechanisation, robotics, and artificial intelligence at Messe Munich. Automatica creates ample opportunities for universities to showcase their research and for students to get involved professionally early on. It is the best place for startups to find financing and for buyers to scope the market and form long-lasting business contacts. Exhibitors benefit from high-level exposure and access to valuable markets from around the world. 

Business Potential 

It is safe to say that Automatica is for companies in the big league. Some of the names that you will see at an edition include VITRONIC, ABB Robotics, Siemens, KUKA AG, connyun, Watson IoT among others. The product portfolio is one of a kind with control system engineering, computer software, cloud engineering, supply applications, machine vision, smart factory solutions, industrialised mechanisation, and service robotics. With so many services, solutions and technologies available, Automatica attracts diverse industry, science, and policymaking representatives. Universities send their own researchers and brightest minds to breathe fresh air. CEOs and higher-ups from major industries such as automotive, chemistry, IT, metalworking, rubber, food and beverage, and aviation are all at the exhibition. 

Did You Know? 

The mission of Automatica is to create new opportunities for up-and-comers and discover where automation can go. The Start-up Arena holds such a central space during the exhibition. Last time, 23 young entrepreneurs showcased their portfolios and met their supporters. Additional programming events include the Makeathon, Integration Islands and the Escape Game. There, students can demonstrate their skills and make valuable connections. The industry is met with a real shortage of skilled workers and this is where new blood can enter the field. Another highlight is the special exhibition “People in the Smart Factory”, whose main goal is to give a tactile and real taste of how factory work will change over time. Also, be sure to keep an eye on the munich_i high-tech summit for all the latest AI and robotics research and applications.

Your Hotel Room in Munich

Hotels in Munich sell out fast for Automatica. Time to consider the best way to get what you want in your hotel accommodation and keep costs as low as possible. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd shows you a wide range of options – economy hotels, spacious apartments and luxury hotel chains. You set the budget. We handle your hotel reservation for Automatica. Whether you are travelling solo or have a large group with you, Travel 2 Fairs Ltd has just the right deal to make you happy. Have us pick you up from the airport and drive you to your hotel. The airport transfer can also be booked upon your departure. Or use us to rent a great car at generous prices.

Past Iterations

Automatica 2022

Automatica coincided with Ceramitec and Analytica in 2022. The events were held in Messe Munich between 21-24.06.2022, with Automatica occurring as a live trade fair. The event featured 574 exhibiting firms from 35 countries and over 28 000 visitants from 75 nations. Around 38% of the visitors were from abroad. The countries with the highest exhibitor participation rates were:

• France;
• the Republic of Austria;
• the Kingdom of Denmark;
• the Netherlands;
• the Italian Republic;
• the Swiss Confederation;
• Canada;
• the United States;
• the Republic of Poland;
• the UK.

Automatica 2023

The 2023 iteration of Automatica was the first format of the event to coincide with Laser World of Photonics. They occurred between 27-30.06.2023 as live trade expositions. Automatica 2023 featured 650 exhibiting firms from 34 nations and approximately 40 000 visitants from over 70 countries. 94% of the exhibiting and 98% of the visiting rated the iteration as excellent. 91% of the exhibiting appreciated the visitor quality, while 97% of the visitants praised the high concentration of market leaders. 85% of the exhibitants praised the new customer acquisition increase. 65% of the visiting were optimistic about Automatica increasing in significance. 

Automatica 2025

The 2023 iteration of Automatica took place as a live trade expo between 24-27.06.2025. It featured approximately 800 exhibiting firms from 40 nations and around 47 800 visitants from over 90 countries. The exhibitants presented among their diverse wares more than 1 100 robots.