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Our Journey
2002
Automation Expo 2002
Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai
• Exhibitors: 157
• The inaugural Automation Expo was launched by
Dr. M Arokiaswamy, Founder & MD of IED Communications Ltd.
• Created a platform to showcase industrial automation technologies for India’s growing manufacturing sector.
Automation Expo 2004
Continued at BEC with more exhibitors and floor space.
• Broadened scope to include Instrumentation and Control Systems.
• 1 Day conference was introduced
2004
2006
Automation Expo 2006
First-time participation from international companies
across Europe and Asia.
• Positioned Automation Expo as a truly global industrial trade fair.
Automation Expo 2010
Expansion Across Two Halls: Automation 2010 marked a turning point in scale. The exhibition expanded its floor space significantly, for the first time occupying two separate halls at BEC. This fifth edition of the expo greatly increased its footprint and influence, setting the stage for further growth. The success of Automation 2010 underscored the industry’s demand for a larger platform and paved the way for the show’s future expansion
2010
2011
Automation Expo 2011
Becoming an Annual Event: In 2011, Automation Expo transitioned from a biennial schedule to an annual event to meet increasing industry demand.
. The decision to hold the expo every year came on the heels of the 2010 expansion, ensuring the momentum could be sustained yearly. Each annual edition continued to grow in size and scope, attracting more exhibitors and international participation.
Automation Expo 2012
First Conferences on Process & Factory Automation
Hosted the first dual-track conferences focused on Process Automation (PA) and Factory Automation (FA).
Brought together automation professionals, plant heads, and solution providers to discuss real-time control systems, field instrumentation, motion control, and assembly automation.
Provided a platform for industry knowledge sharing and practical case studies from manufacturing and process industries.
Encouraged small and medium enterprises to adopt automation.
2012
2013
Automation Expo 2013
First MSME talk show and students projects displayed
• Special sessions for MSMEs focused on affordable automation solutions.
• Encouraged small and medium enterprises to adopt automation.
Automation Expo 2014
SIL Safety Workshop &
• Hands-on sessions on industrial cybersecurity and OT network protection.
• Awareness building on threats and compliance standards
2014
2015
Automation Expo 2015
IIoT Pavilion Machine Safety Talk Show Launched
• Launched zones for Industrial IoT, real-time analytics, cloud platforms.
• Showcased early use-cases of Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Dedicated session to raise awareness on machine
safety standards and risk assessment.
• Featured safety experts, automation vendors, and plant heads discussing real-world safety incidents, regulatory compliance, and solutions to prevent human-machine hazards.
Automation Expo 2016
Student Pavilion Introduced 1st CEO Summit
• Platform for engineering students to showcase automation projects.
• Organized the inaugural CEO Summit at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the roadmap
for automation and digitization in India.
• Bridge between academia and industry for talent scouting
2016
2017
Automation Expo 2017
Focus on Industrie 4.0, Rwanda as Partner Country & Cybersecurity Conference
Introduced a strong emphasis on Industrie 4.0, showcasing digital transformation, IIoT, and smart manufacturing solutions.
Welcomed the Republic of Rwanda as the official Country Partner, marking a key international collaboration.
Launched a dedicated Cybersecurity Conference
Automation Expo 2018
Industrie 4.0 Zone Introduced (First in India)
Launched the first-ever dedicated Industrie 4.0 Zone
in any Indian automation expo.
Brought together companies showcasing smart manufacturing, IIoT, cloud integration, and AI-based automation.
Zone partners conducted live presentations and product demos directly from their stalls.
Enabled attendees to explore how digital technologies are transforming factories in real time.
2018
2019
Automation Expo 2019
Digitalisation as Central Theme
All conferences and sessions were centered around Digitalisation in Manufacturing.
Focus on end-to-end digital transformation across process, discrete, and hybrid industries.
Speakers showcased use cases of data-driven manufacturing, cloud platforms, MES systems, and predictive maintenance.
171+ International Booths with direct participation from China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and other countries
Automation Expo Connect
Hosted as a virtual edition during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Featured 103 digital booths and recorded 10,546 visitors.
Countries like Canada and China participated as Partner Nations.
Introduced VIP entry access and smart scheduling for virtual interactions.
Enabled over 11,000 live chat threads between exhibitors and attendees.
Marked the beginning of a hybrid engagement model in industrial expos.
Focused on digital transformation of industrial enterprises.
2021
2022
Automation Expo 2022
Industrie 4.0 Zone & SHALU Launch
Continued focus on smart manufacturing and digitalisation with a dedicated Industrie 4.0 zone.
Participating exhibitors delivered live presentations and demonstrations of next-gen automation.
Launch of SHALU – India’s humanoid robot – created buzz and showcased indigenous robotics talent.
Themed around Make in India, highlighting local innovations and manufacturing capabilities in automation.
Relevant to auto, pharma, FMCG, and electronics sectors.
Automation ExpoSouth 2023
Automation Expo South Debuts in Chennai
• First regional edition launched at Chennai Trade Centre.
• Catered to the booming industries in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Kerala.
• Featured focused conferences on AI, Factory Automation, and Digital Transformation.
2023
2023
Automation Expo 2023
Futuristic Instrumentation & India Automation Challenge
Theme also expanded to cover Futuristic Instrumentation and Smart Automation.
Featured emerging trends in sensors, analytics, digital twins, and IIoT-enabled control systems.
Introduced the India Automation Challenge, a national-level innovation platform for startups, students, and professionals to present forward-thinking solutions in automation.
Automation Expo 2024
First Instrumentation & Automation
show in India with 157 booths
2024
2025
Automation ExpoSouth 2025
First Instrumentation & Automation
show in India with 157 booths