Scores of exhibitors offer a sneak preview of what to expect at Automation Expo 2025 during roadshows held at Pune, Vadodara and Nashik.
The 18th edition of Automation Expo is scheduled from August 11th to 14th, 2025 at the regular venue of NSE Complex in Mumbai. With just a little over a month to go, the organisers conducted successful roadshows over the last six weeks, covering the important industry clusters of Pune, Vadodara and Nashik.
As Asia’s leading automation trade expo, now in its 18th edition, Automation Expo brings together 2000+ exhibitors and industry pioneers to redefine industrial automation. Focusing on sustainability, the expo showcases AI-driven, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly automation solutions that enhance productivity while reducing environmental impact. With live demos, expert sessions, and high-impact networking, Automation Expo 2025 takes the momentum forward by driving innovation, collaboration, and industry transformation for a smarter, greener future.
Focus areas
Automation Expo 2025 will have its focus on the following four critical areas:
- Green & Sustainable Automation – Enhance sustainability with energy-efficient automation and renewable integrations.
- Industrial IoT & Smart Factories – Leverage IoT, digital twins, and smart supply chains for optimal efficiency and sustainability.
- AI & Robotics for Sustainable Manufacturing – Drive efficiency with AI maintenance, waste reduction, and energy-saving processes.
- Cybersecurity & Resilient Automation – Secure and sustain automation with AI-driven threat detection and compliant global standards.
Besides the lead theme of sustainability, there are the following sector-specific themes for Automation Expo 2025:
- Safety Innovations – Safety remains a cornerstone of industrial progress. Featured sessions include: ‘AI and IoT: The Future of Safety with Automation’ and ‘Global Safety Standards: Compliance and Innovation’.
- Machine Vision – Future of Visual Technology. Discover cutting-edge AI vision systems, smart inspection tech, and automated quality control solutions.
- Robotics Zone – Engineer the Extraordinary: Robotics for a Smarter Tomorrow. A hub for industrial and collaborative robotics, AI-driven automation, and autonomous systems.
The 4-day event attracts global participation including all the leading automation vendors including, but not restricted to: ABB, Advantech, Alstrut, Autonics, Axis Solutions, Baumer, Cotmac, Dynalog, EATON MTL, Delta Electronics, Finder, Janatics, Jumo, Nagman Instruments & Electronics, OMRON, Schneider Electric, Pepperl+Fuchs, Phoenix Contact, Phoenix Mecano, Vega, Yokogawa, Zoho Corporation. These vendors use the occasion not just to launch their new products and technologies in the Indian market, but also connect with their dealers and distributors, system integrators and consultants, besides end users for different industry segments.
Conference programme
The organisers, on their part complement the show with a carefully curated conference programme with expert speakers from respective domains for each event:
- August 11, 2025 – 10 am Inauguration
- August 11, 2025 – 1.30 pm Conference On NexGen Factories: Transforming Industries for Sustainability
- August 12, 2025 – 9.30 am Conference On Sustainable Process Evolution: Automation for a Greener Future
- August 13, 2025 – 9.30 am, Back to Basics Workshop
- August 13, 2025 – 5.30 pm Awards Ceremony
- August 14, 2025 – 5 pm Exhibition Concludes
Promoted by IED Communications, Automation Expo is Asia’s second largest and India’s biggest international exhibition of automation technologies. With close to 50,000 visitors from actual user industries, this event serves as the prime platform to showcase cutting-edge technologies and to build valuable connections within the Instrumentation and Automation fraternity.
The Pune Roadshow
The first of the series of roadshows was held at Hotel Marriott Chakan in Pune on May 23rd, 2025. The event was graced by eminent personalities from the industrial automation domain spanning both process industries and discrete manufacturing.
The inaugural function was graced by the presence of:
1. Dr B R Mehta, Director Projects, Waaree Group; Former Sr VP, Reliance Industries Ltd;
Chairman of Board of Governors for Automation Expo 2024
2. Dr Keyur Vora, Vice President/HoD (C&I) Adani – Petrochemical Business
3. Dr Thampy Mathew, CEO, Agate Advisory
4. Mr Ajit Karandikar, Managing Director, Karandikar Laboratories Pvt Ltd
5. Dr Ashish Manchanda, Managing Director, Finder India Pvt Ltd
6. Dr Ravinder Goyal, Managing Director, EIP Enviro Level Controls Pvt Ltd
7. Mr Kartik Fojdar, Head of CoE, Engineering Instrumentation, Reliance Industries Ltd
8. Mr Milan Desai, Vice President – Control & Industry Solution, Phoenix Contact India Pvt Ltd
9. Mr Jagdishchandra Pramani, Associate Vice President, Electrical & Instrumentation, SRF Limited
10. Mr P V Sivaram, Evangelist for Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, Industrial Automation
11. Mr Hemal Desai, Vice President – Marketing, Endress+Hauser (India) Pvt Ltd
These eminent speakers enlivened the proceedings by offering rare insights into the evolving scenario in industry in general, automation in particular.
A total of 20 exhibitors, who are participating in Automation Expo 2025, had put up booths at the Pune Roadshow, offering a preview of what to expect at the grand Mumbai show.
Exhibiting Companies
Advantech Industrial Computing
Autobots Inc
Avlicon Technologies
Axis Solutions Pvt Ltd
Dynalog India
D3Minds
Elpis IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Electronet Equipments Pvt Ltd
Inovance Technology Pvt Ltd
Kaltech Systems
Murrelektronik
Messung Systems
Congmax Electro
Novimeq Automation
PPI – Process Precision Instruments
Shridhan Automation Pvt Ltd
Smooth Flow Meters
Tsubaki India
Uflow Automation India
Telemecanique Sensors
A total of 551 Visitors attended the Pune Roadshow.
The Vadodara Roadshow
For the second roadshow, the Automation Expo team travelled to Vadodara on June 6th, 2025. This event took place at the Grand Mercure Surya Palace (Accor Group) Hotel. A large number of industry veterans and dignitaries were present on the occasion from the region.
The ceremonial lighting of the lamp ceremony was held in the presence of:
1. Dr B R Mehta, Director Projects, Waaree Group; Former Sr VP, Reliance Industries Ltd;
Chairman of Board of Governors for Automation Expo 2024
2. Dr Keyur Vora, Vice President/HoD (C&I) Adani – Petrochemical Business
3. Mr Kartik Fojdar, Head of CoE, Engineering Instrumentation, Reliance Industries Ltd
4. Mr Shyam Warialani, CEO & Resident Director, SAW Process Solutions/Telsonic India Pvt Ltd
5. Mr Milan Desai, Vice President – Control & Industry Solution, Phoenix Contact India Pvt Ltd
6. Mr Jagdishchandra Pramani, Associate Vice President, Electrical & Instrumentation, SRF Limited
A total of 31 exhibitors, all participating in Automation Expo 2025, had put up booths at the Vadodara Roadshow, offering a preview of the exhibits they are going to showcase at the main event in Mumbai.
Exhibiting Companies
ABB Ltd
Advantech Industrial Computing
Atreyo
Axis Solutions Pvt Ltd
Adage Automation
Dynalog India
D3Minds
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Elpis IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Electronet Equipments Pvt Ltd
Eaton
Exor India
Earth Teknics Pvt Ltd
Finder India Pvt Ltd
Kaltech Systems
Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation
Maestrotek Innovations Pvt Ltd
Messung Systems
Mootek Technologies
Nippon India
Pepperl + Fuchs
Phoenix Contact
Prama Hikvision India Pvt Ltd
PPI – Process Precision Instruments
Pilz India
Prima Equipments
Renu Electronics Pvt Ltd
Sensquire
Smooth Flow Meters
Themis Automation
Uflow Automation India
Yokogawa
A total of 754 Visitors attended the Vadodara Roadshow.
The Nashik Roadshow
The third and final roadshow of the series was held at Nashik on June 14th, 2025. Organised at the Taj Gateway Hotel, the Nashik Roadshow received an overwhelming response from different industry clusters, especially the SMEs.
Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were:
1. Dr B R Mehta, Director Projects, Waaree Group; Former Sr VP, Reliance Industries Ltd;
Chairman of Board of Governors for Automation Expo 2024
2. Dr Kirti Shah, Vice President, Projects, Waaree Group
3. Dr Ashish Manchanda, Managing Director, Finder India Pvt Ltd
4. Mr Milan Desai, Vice President – Control & Industry Solution, Phoenix Contact India Pvt Ltd
5. Mr Jagdishchandra Pramani, Associate Vice President, Electrical & Instrumentation, SRF Limited
6. Mr Shyam Warialani, CEO & Resident Director, SAW Process Solutions/Telsonic India Pvt Ltd
A total of 23 exhibitors participated at this event, using the opportunity to showcases some of the products and technologies they are going to display at Automation Expo 2025 in Mumbai.
Exhibiting Companies
Advantech Industrial Computing
Atreyo
Adarsh Industries
Axis Solutions Pvt Ltd
Beckhoff Automation
Dynalog India
Finder India Pvt Ltd
Matribox
Virya Autonomous Technologies Pvt Ltd
Messung Systems
Kaltech Systems
Electronet Equipments Pvt Ltd
FLIR India
Uflow Automation India
Phoenix Contact
Elpis IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Senquire
PPI – Process Precision Instruments
Nidec
Omron
Prima Equipments
Mootek Technologies
GIC – General Industrial Controls
A total of 690 Visitors attended the Nashik Roadshow.
Summing up, the roadshows leading to Automation Expo 2025 were a huge success that provided participants and visitors an immersive experience, featuring diverse exhibits, demonstrations, and expert presentations. From robotics and artificial intelligence to industry-specific applications, attendees gained valuable insights into the transformative potential of automation technologies.
Automation Expo 2025, the 18th International Exhibition & Conference, will be held from 11th to 14th August 2025 at BEC, Nesco, Mumbai.
