The second edition of Automation ExpoSouth concluded on a positive note at the Chennai Trade Centre.

The second edition of Automation ExpoSouth, held at the Chennai Trade Centre at Nandambakkam in Chennai, during March 6-8, 2025. The 3-day event concluded on a highly positive note with a grand Awards Ceremony, felicitating the winners of the best stalls across three categories. With just two editions, Automation ExpoSouth has cemented its position as a significant show bringing global automation majors the capital of Tamil Nadu, an industrial stronghold well known for its automotive, textiles and machine tools industries, and in recent years, also a growing base for consumer electronics, including mobile phones. Chennai is also well connected to other major industry clusters of Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, attracting end users, system integrators and consultants in large numbers.

The inauguration on March 6th was graced by the presence of distinguished Guest of Honour Mr Simon Matthieson, Vice President & GM, EMEA Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions, Electrical Sector, EATON. Present on the occasion were Members of the Steering Committee and Board of Governors for the event, and other dignitaries from the exhibiting companies, as well as special invitees from the automation industry.

Automation ExpoSouth had over 300 booths put up by 400+ companies and attracted over 20,000 unique visitors during the three days of the event. There was an amazing range of products and technologies on display to attract visitors not just from the southern States, but several also from the north. With focus on smart automation, industrial IoT, and AI-driven solutions, the event gathered good traction from discerning visitors to empower their enterprises to stay ahead in an evolving market by embracing cutting-edge innovations.

Exhibitor Spotlight Interviews: Real Stories from the Show Floor

As part of our exclusive coverage, Industrial Automation Magazine captured spotlight interviews with innovative companies making waves in automation. These interviews were featured on the main digital screen at the event and shared across our digital platforms — garnering a combined reach of 18,000+ views and counting.

Here’s a look at three standout voices from the expo:

Zentron Labs Private Limited

  Featuring: Suresh Srinivasan
Discover how Zentron Labs is revolutionizing machine vision technology with cutting-edge solutions in system integration and object detection — enhancing automation precision across industries.

 Watch the interview → [click here]

 Advantech

 Featuring: Mr. Mohit Kumawat, IIoT Sales Director for Advantech

Dive into advantech’s approach to process optimization and sustainability — bringing strategic innovation to operational efficiency.

 Watch the interview → [click here]

D3minds

 Featuring: Mr. Ganesh Nagaraj, CEO of D3MINDS 
Explore D3minds's customer-centric sales strategy and how they are responding to evolving market demands with innovation and agility.

 Watch the interview → [click here]

Automation ExpoSouth 2025 attracted an impressive lineup of exhibitors, including leading industrial companies such as Achievers, Advantech, Alstrut, Autonics, Axis Solutions, Baumer, Cotmac, Dynalog, EATON MTL, Finder, Janatics, Jumo, Nagman Instruments & Electronics, Pepperl+Fuchs, Phoenix Contact, Phoenix Mecano, Precia Molen, Vega, Yokogawa, Zoho Corporation and many others. The event acted as a crucial bridge between cutting-edge automation technologies and the businesses poised to adopt them, driving the transformation and success of the industry’s future.

There were four conferences held during Automation ExpoSouth:

·CEO Connect: Future Trends in Automation & Leadership

·Conference on Process & Valve Automation

·Conference on Factory Automation & Robotics

·Back to Basics: Automation Fundamentals Course

With the successful conclusion of the second edition, Automation ExpoSouth has evolved into a key exhibition in the region, offering immense opportunities for small and medium businesses in the industrial automation sector.