November 17-20, 2025 | Chicago, IL

Automation Fair

Join Plex for this year’s Automation Fair® event in Chicago! Learn more about leveraging Plex for long-term manufacturing success alongside 10,000 problem-solvers, makers. and leaders. As you strive to achieve more, simplify complex production challenges, and to be more resilient, agile and sustainable. Together, attendees will address production challenges, learn more about cutting-edge technologies, and prepare for the year ahead – this is one event you don’t want to miss.

Event Highlights

Plex Summit

Monday, November 17th | 8:30AM – 12PM CST

Plex Summit

Kick off your event week and join us for the Plex Customer Summit on Monday, November 17^th! This half-day experience is ideal for Plex customers, partners, and anyone interested in learning more about Plex. Attendees will get exclusive insights into Plex product roadmaps, industry breakout sessions, and dynamic networking with their community of fellow users.

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Plex Clubhouse

Between sessions and speakers, it’s easy to fill up your Automation Fair days. The Plex Clubhouse will be available on Wednesday of the event, serving as an exclusive space for the Plex Community to gather, relax, and connect with each other in the event's backdrop. Light refreshments will be available.

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Expo Floor

November 18th – November 20th | 9AM – 5PM CST

Expo Floor

At this year's event, you have 3 days to make the most of the 500,000 sq. ft. showcase floor, along with more than 140 exhibits. On the Expo Floor, you can engage with hundreds of subject matter experts from Plex and Rockwell Automation, while also mingling with Plex Partners showcasing the newest innovations and solutions.

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Programming & Resources

Explore specific programming at Automation Fair to make the most of your time in Chicago!

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Networking with other Plex Customers and Rockwell employees was definitely huge. Making very important connections with users and employees of Rockwell and Plex to better understand our industry and what Plex and Rockwell can do to help us get the most out of the system was very critical.

Carol Smith - Manager ERP & Data Quality, Gerdau Macsteel, Inc.
Great meetings discussing strategies for the future of automation needs and support for our factories. The team participated in many tech forums, hands on labs and spent time with partner vendors discovering new innovations on automation controls.

Joe Lusnak - Engineering Associate Director, Kraft Food Group Exports

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