Automate 2026: Educational Opportunities and Innovation Highlights

Check out the diverse learning experiences at Automate 2026, from add-on sessions to live demonstrations on the Innovation Stage--including Vision Systems Design's Innovators Awards.
May 18, 2026
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Key Highlights

  • Automate 2026 offers hundreds of educational sessions, including add-on workshops and free stages on the show floor.
  • The Innovation Stage (Booth 19046) will feature cutting-edge automation technologies and solutions that are redefining industries.
  • Vision Systems Design will host a session on June 22 at 11 a.m. CDT to present the 2026 Innovators Awards honorees.
  • Attendees can explore a variety of events designed to provide insights into the future of automation and industry advancements.
  • The event aims to connect industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.

In this second part of Vision Systems Design's discussion with A3's Executive Vice President Alex Shikany, we learn about the educational opportunities at Automate 2026, including hundreds of add-on sessions as well as free stages and theaters on the show floor. 

One of those stages includes the Innovation Stage (Booth 19046), where attendees will experience the forefront of automation with groundbreaking technologies and ingenious solutions poised to redefine industries and shape the future. Join Vision Systems Design on Monday, June 22 at 11 a.m. CDT, when we will present our 2026 Innovators Awards honorees on that stage. 

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Sharon Spielman
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Sharon Spielman

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Sharon Spielman joined Vision Systems Design in January 2026. She has more than three decades of experience as a writer and editor for a range of B2B brands, most recently as technical editor for VSD's sister brand Machine Design, covering industrial automation, mechanical design and manufacturing, medical device design, aerospace and defense, CAD/CAM, additive manufacturing, and more. 

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