Add-On to the Automate Trade Show 2026: Mini Trade Mission Chicago

Event Details  

• Event Start: Thursday, June 25, 2026  
  • Event begins at the conclusion of the Trade Show (scheduled end to Trade Show is 3:00pm)
• Event End: Friday, June 26, 2026 · 3:00pm CDT 
• Location: Chicago, United States 
• Language: English 
• Participation Fee: 
  • Member Price: $350 
  • Non-Member Price: $380

The fee includes the organization of all agenda items, site visits, and networking events.

Participants are responsible for any additional costs, including accommodation. 

Description 

Join us for a compact trade mission in Chicago, following the Automate Trade Show on Thursday and Friday. Participants will gain exclusive insights into Chicago's leading automation and manufacturing industries and take advantage of the opportunity to strategically expand their networks.

Schedule

Thursday, June 25, 2026 — 3:00pm start

• Transfer to site visit
• Site visit at mHUB
• Transfer to Forvis Mazars for Networking Reception
• German American Automate Networking Reception hosted by Forvis Mazars

Friday, June 26, 2026

• Transfer to site visit in suburbs - Freudenberg North America
• Roundtable discussion and joint lunch at Rittal USA
• Site visit at second company (company TBA)
• Return transfer to Chicago

For a more detailed draft agenda, please see the document below.

Event Sponsors and Partners

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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