July 2026 features 17 industrial conferences across 7 countries, with physical AI emerging as a standalone conference category through MACHINA in Paris and AUTONOMOUS in San Francisco. The Farnborough International Airshow (July 20-24) returns with 1,400+ exhibitors from 41 countries as one of the world’s largest aerospace and advanced manufacturing exhibitions. This IIoT World conference guide covers every major industrial AI, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and energy event in July 2026. Browse the full year at the 2026 Industrial AI Events Calendar. IIoT World’s next free virtual conference is the Industrial AI Summit 2026 (September 9-10).
What AI and Physical AI Conferences Are in July 2026?
Physical AI gets its own dedicated events in July 2026. Two Paris conferences, MACHINA and RAISE, bring together robotics founders and C-level leaders, while AUTONOMOUS in San Francisco caps attendance at 500 for focused discussion on deploying intelligent machines in production environments. For more on physical AI deployment in production, see IIoT World’s coverage of physical AI in manufacturing.
AI Engineer World’s Fair 2026
Dates: June 29 – July 2, 2026
Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
The AI Engineer World’s Fair is the largest technical conference for AI engineers, with 6,000+ attendees, 300 speakers, and 400+ sessions across 29 tracks. The event brings together AI engineers, founders, and VPs of AI to cover the full stack from model training to production deployment.
Target Audience: AI engineers, ML infrastructure leads, CTOs, founders
MACHINA Summit 2026
Date: July 7, 2026
Location: STATION F, Paris, France
Europe’s first dedicated Physical AI summit, organized by RAISE. MACHINA brings together robotics founders, AI labs, and industry leaders to connect lab research with industrial-scale deployment. The agenda spans four tracks (Humanoid, Industrial, Training, Integration) with live robot demonstrations and keynotes from Boston Dynamics, Google DeepMind, 1X, and Apptronik.
Target Audience: Robotics founders, C-level leaders, AI researchers, investors
Cost: From 499 EUR
RAISE Summit 2026
Dates: July 8-9, 2026
Location: Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France
RAISE gathers 9,000+ global leaders (80%+ C-level) for sessions on AI strategy, investment, and deployment. The event features the RAISE Startup Competition (1,100+ applications), a hackathon with 7,000 developers, and an invitation-only CxO Summit for Fortune 1000 executives. Speakers include Mark Cuban and Qasar Younis (Applied Intuition).
Target Audience: C-level executives, founders, investors, policymakers
Cost: From 999 EUR
AUTONOMOUS 2026
Date: July 16, 2026
Location: The Midway, San Francisco, CA, USA
A one-day conference for 500+ senior practitioners in robotics and physical AI, with two stages and four content tracks covering foundation models, humanoid robotics, capital deployment, and production scaling. Attendance is capped at 500. 50+ speakers include CEOs from Sanctuary AI, Dexterity, and other robotics companies.
Target Audience: Robotics founders, engineers, investors, enterprise operators deploying autonomous systems
Cost: From $599 (early bird) to $799 (standard)
What Manufacturing and Automation Events Are in July 2026?
The Farnborough International Airshow anchors July’s manufacturing calendar with 1,400+ exhibitors across six exhibition halls, while India’s Automation Expo draws 65,000+ visitors as Asia’s largest industrial automation exhibition. The month closes with two U.S. events focused on foundry digitalization and advanced manufacturing, plus the IEEE Industrial Informatics conference in Melbourne.
Gartner Supply Chain Leaders Forum 2026
Dates: July 19-21, 2026
Location: Fairmont Windsor Park, Windsor, England, UK
An exclusive event for C-level supply chain and operations executives. The Gartner Supply Chain Leaders Forum focuses on merging human and machine intelligence to optimize workflows and automate decisions. The format includes mainstage keynotes, peer discussions, expert panels, and curated networking for director-level and above attendees.
Target Audience: Chief Supply Chain Officers, VPs of Logistics, Procurement, and Digital Transformation
Farnborough International Airshow 2026
Dates: July 20-24, 2026
Location: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Farnborough, Hampshire, UK
The 78th edition of the Farnborough International Airshow features 1,400+ exhibitors from 41 countries across six exhibition halls, including a new sixth hall added for 2026. The trade week covers aerospace, defense, space, and advanced manufacturing with strategic summits, specialist forums, and live demonstrations. The Enterprise Gateway (July 21-23) offers workshops, keynotes, and pitching for SMEs.
Target Audience: Aerospace and defense executives, advanced manufacturing professionals, government officials, investors
Automation Expo 2026
Dates: July 22-25, 2026
Location: Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Goregaon, Mumbai, India
Asia’s largest industrial automation, robotics, and smart technology expo in its 19th edition. Automation Expo draws 65,000+ visitors and 2,000+ exhibitors across 36,000+ square meters, showcasing robotics, AI, IIoT, machine vision, and smart manufacturing technologies.
Target Audience: Manufacturing professionals, engineers, industrial buyers across Asia
Cost: Free visitor registration
IEEE INDIN 2026
Dates: July 26-29, 2026
Location: Novotel Melbourne on Collins, Melbourne, Australia
The 24th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics covers building automation, process automation, factory automation, robotics, energy systems, and power grids. Sponsored by the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, INDIN serves as a forum for current research and future applications of industrial information technologies.
Target Audience: Researchers and industry experts in industrial informatics, automation engineers, energy systems professionals
Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference 2026
Dates: July 28-29, 2026
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Organized by the American Foundry Society (AFS), this conference focuses on Industry 4.0 for metalcasters with sessions on AI, augmented and virtual reality, vision systems, smart energy management, cybersecurity, and workforce development. The event features foundry case studies on implementing digital technologies in production.
Target Audience: Foundry professionals, manufacturing engineers, plant managers
Cost: AFS Members early bird $720, non-members $1,350
Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2026
Dates: July 29-30, 2026
Location: DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
The Advanced Manufacturing Expo covers 165,000 square feet of exhibit space with 1,100+ companies across four halls: automation, metalworking, MRO and safety, and Industry 4.0 technology. The event features 16+ presentations, live demonstration areas, and hands-on equipment displays covering robots, cobots, laser markers, machine vision, and motion technologies.
Target Audience: Manufacturing professionals, engineers, plant managers, purchasers
Cost: Free admission
Which Cybersecurity Events Take Place in July 2026?
SANSFIRE in Washington, D.C. offers 30+ cybersecurity training courses with both in-person and online options, while OT SCADA CON in Houston provides a community-driven forum for industrial control system practitioners. Gartner’s Security Summit in Tokyo rounds out the month for Asia-Pacific cybersecurity leaders. For current OT threat data and frameworks, see Top 7 ICS/OT Cybersecurity Trends and Frameworks for 2026.
SANSFIRE 2026
Dates: July 13-18, 2026
Location: Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC, USA
SANSFIRE features 30+ cybersecurity training courses, two NetWars tournaments, and networking events. Courses range from foundational cybersecurity skills to advanced network monitoring, incident response, and penetration testing. In-person and live online options are available.
Target Audience: Cybersecurity professionals at all levels, ICS/OT security practitioners, incident responders
OT SCADA CON 2026
Dates: July 22-24, 2026
Location: Endress+Hauser Customer Center, Houston, TX, USA
A community conference built by engineers for engineers, OT SCADA CON covers industrial automation, OT security, SCADA systems, servos, robotics, machine vision, and predictive maintenance. The three-day program includes keynotes, technical sessions, and networking. Sponsors include Opto 22, Inductive Automation, and ABB.
Target Audience: OT and SCADA professionals, control systems engineers, industrial automation practitioners
Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit Japan 2026
Dates: July 22-24, 2026
Location: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba, Tokyo, Japan
Gartner’s Japan security summit features 62 Gartner experts and 110+ research-driven sessions across five tracks covering AI security, cybersecurity strategy, risk management, cloud security, and data protection. Part of Gartner’s global Security & Risk Management Summit series.
Target Audience: CISOs, IT security executives, risk management leaders (Asia-Pacific)
What Energy and Sustainability Conferences Are in July 2026?
Four energy events span the month, from HVAC and building systems engineering at ASHRAE in Austin to grid-scale power engineering at the IEEE PES General Meeting in Montreal. The EV Charging Infrastructure Summit in Chicago covers grid integration for transportation electrification, while ASME Energy Sustainability in Bellevue focuses on renewable energy research and storage technologies.
ASHRAE Annual Conference 2026
Dates: June 27 – July 1, 2026
Location: JW Marriott and Marriott Downtown, Austin, TX, USA
The ASHRAE Annual Conference features 80+ technical sessions on AI in building management, heat pumps, refrigerants, decarbonization strategies, and building systems design. ASHRAE is the global standard-setting body for HVAC, refrigeration, and building energy performance.
Target Audience: HVAC engineers, building systems professionals, energy managers, facility operators
EV Charging Infrastructure Summit North America 2026
Dates: July 14-15, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
The 9th edition of the EV Charging Infrastructure Summit examines trends in charging network deployment, grid integration, energy storage, microgrids, and demand management for transportation electrification.
Target Audience: Utility professionals, charging network operators, energy managers, EV industry decision-makers
Cost: From $795 (end user) to $995 (standard)
IEEE PES General Meeting 2026
Dates: July 19-23, 2026
Location: Palais des congres de Montreal, Montreal, Canada
The IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting runs under the theme “Powering the Digital Era.” The conference is the premier international forum for power engineering, covering grid modernization, renewable integration, energy storage, and smart grid technologies. Hydro-Quebec serves as host utility.
Target Audience: Power engineers, utility professionals, grid operators, energy researchers
ASME Energy Sustainability 2026
Dates: July 26-29, 2026
Location: Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Bellevue, WA, USA
The 20th ASME International Conference on Energy Sustainability covers renewable energy systems, energy storage, hydrogen and biofuels, carbon capture, advanced materials, and grid integration. Keynote speakers include researchers from national laboratories and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Target Audience: Energy researchers, engineers, DOE and national lab personnel, academics
Are There Free Industrial Events in July 2026?
Two major trade shows in July 2026 offer free registration: the Advanced Manufacturing Expo in Grand Rapids, MI (July 29-30, 1,100+ companies) and Automation Expo 2026 in Mumbai (July 22-25, 65,000+ visitors, Asia’s largest industrial automation expo). Many organizations host free webinars and virtual events throughout the year. IIoT World’s next free virtual conference is the Industrial AI Summit 2026 (September 9-10). See the full schedule and register at iiot-world.com/upcoming-virtual-conferences.
July 2026 Industrial AI, Manufacturing, Cybersecurity & Energy Events at a Glance
| Date | Event | Location | Category |
| June 27 – July 1 | ASHRAE Annual Conference 2026 | Austin, TX, USA | Energy |
| June 29 – July 2 | AI Engineer World’s Fair 2026 | San Francisco, CA, USA | AI |
| July 7 | MACHINA Summit 2026 | Paris, France | Physical AI |
| July 8-9 | RAISE Summit 2026 | Paris, France | AI |
| July 13-18 | SANSFIRE 2026 | Washington, DC, USA | Cybersecurity |
| July 14-15 | EV Charging Infrastructure Summit NA | Chicago, IL, USA | Energy |
| July 16 | AUTONOMOUS 2026 | San Francisco, CA, USA | Robotics |
| July 19-21 | Gartner Supply Chain Leaders Forum | Windsor, England, UK | Supply Chain |
| July 19-23 | IEEE PES General Meeting 2026 | Montreal, Canada | Energy |
| July 20-24 | Farnborough International Airshow 2026 | Farnborough, UK | Manufacturing |
| July 22-24 | OT SCADA CON 2026 | Houston, TX, USA | OT Cybersecurity |
| July 22-24 | Gartner Security Summit Japan 2026 | Tokyo, Japan | Cybersecurity |
| July 22-25 | Automation Expo 2026 | Mumbai, India | Automation |
| July 26-29 | IEEE INDIN 2026 | Melbourne, Australia | Industrial Informatics |
| July 26-29 | ASME Energy Sustainability 2026 | Bellevue, WA, USA | Energy |
| July 28-29 | Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference | Minneapolis, MN, USA | Manufacturing |
| July 29-30 | Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2026 | Grand Rapids, MI, USA | Manufacturing |
Browse the full 2026 events calendar with filters by month, category, and region at iiot-world.com/industrial-ai-iiot-industrial-cybersecurity-events-calendar.
Register for free IIoT World virtual events at iiot-world.com/upcoming-virtual-conferences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the top industrial AI conferences in July 2026?
The largest AI events in July 2026 are the AI Engineer World’s Fair (June 29 – July 2, Moscone Center, San Francisco, 6,000+ attendees, 300 speakers) and RAISE Summit (July 8-9, Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, 9,000+ leaders). For physical AI specifically, MACHINA Summit (July 7, STATION F, Paris) and AUTONOMOUS (July 16, San Francisco, 500 cap) focus on deploying intelligent machines in production environments.
2. Which cybersecurity training events are in July 2026?
SANSFIRE 2026 (July 13-18, Grand Hyatt Washington, DC) is the largest cybersecurity training event in July, with 30+ courses, two NetWars tournaments, and both in-person and live online options. OT SCADA CON (July 22-24, Houston) provides a community-driven forum for industrial automation and control system security practitioners. Gartner’s Security & Risk Management Summit Japan (July 22-24, Tokyo) covers AI security and risk management for Asia-Pacific leaders.
3. What manufacturing conferences are in July 2026?
The Farnborough International Airshow (July 20-24, Farnborough, UK) is the anchor manufacturing event in July with 1,400+ exhibitors from 41 countries. Automation Expo (July 22-25, Mumbai) is Asia’s largest industrial automation expo with 65,000+ visitors and free registration. The Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference (July 28-29, Minneapolis) and Advanced Manufacturing Expo (July 29-30, Grand Rapids, MI, free admission) cover foundry digitalization and advanced manufacturing technologies.
4. Are there free industrial events in July 2026?
Two major July 2026 events offer free registration: the Advanced Manufacturing Expo in Grand Rapids, MI (July 29-30, 1,100+ companies, 165,000 sq ft of exhibits) and Automation Expo in Mumbai, India (July 22-25, 65,000+ visitors, 2,000+ exhibitors). IIoT World’s next free virtual conference is the Industrial AI Summit 2026 (September 9-10). See the full schedule at iiot-world.com/upcoming-virtual-conferences.
5. What physical AI conferences are in July 2026?
Three events in July 2026 focus on physical AI and robotics deployment: MACHINA Summit (July 7, STATION F, Paris, from 499 EUR) is Europe’s first dedicated Physical AI summit. RAISE Summit (July 8-9, Carrousel du Louvre, Paris) gathers 9,000+ leaders with 80%+ C-level attendance. AUTONOMOUS (July 16, The Midway, San Francisco, 500 cap, from $599) focuses on real-world deployment of autonomous systems in production environments.
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