Rockwell Automation Fair® | November 17-20, 2025 | Chicago, IL
Experience Innovation with Wesco at Rockwell Automation Fair® 2025
Discover the future of industrial automation at the year’s most anticipated event—four days of hands-on learning, expert insights, and exclusive Wesco-only perks in the heart of Chicago. This year’s event brings together over 10,000 makers, builders, and problem-solvers for four immersive days of training, networking, and discovery.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your technical skills, explore cutting-edge technologies, or connect with peers and experts, Automation Fair 2025 is your launchpad.
Register with Wesco and receive these perks...
- Locked-in Early Bird Pricing (Rockwell increases prices on 9/15)
- Wesco Blues Bash at House of Blues – FREE with Registration
- Guided tours from the local Wesco technical support team
- Access to the Wesco hotel block and local transportation support
Day One: Rockwell Automation Fair® 2025
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Off-Site Tours
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Advanced Training Sessions & Labs
Times are subject to change; break between 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
General Access Sessions
Times are subject to change; break between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Summits
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Keynotes
Day Two: Rockwell Automation Fair® 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynotes
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall & Expo Open
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
General Access Sessions
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Advanced Training Sessions & Labs
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Off-Site Tours
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Summits
Wesco's Blue Bash!
We’re taking over the House of Blues for one unforgettable evening filled with live music, immersive entertainment, and exclusive experiences. Grab premium giveaways from our top partners, enter to win high-end raffle prizes—including a Wesco-branded guitar—and enjoy signature cocktails while connecting with industry colleagues in style.
Get ready to turn up the volume with Wesco and our valued supplier partners for an electrifying night of music, networking, and next-level perks at Automation Fair’s most anticipated party!
Day Three: Rockwell Automation Fair® 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynotes
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
General Access Sessions
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Off-Site Tours
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Advanced Training Sessions & Labs
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall & Expo Open
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Summits
Day Four: Rockwell Automation Fair® 2025
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Off-Site Tours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Advanced Training Sessions & Labs
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Exhibit Hall & Expo Open
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Summits
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
General Access Sessions
Rockwell Automation Fair® 2025 - Wesco Packages
Register with Wesco to choose a pass that aligns with your goals for the ultimate Automation Fair experience and a travel package that fits in your schedule. Wesco representatives are happy to review class options with you and build out the perfect schedule based on your needs.
Wesco Rockwell Automation Fair® Tickets*
Rockwell Automation Fair® General Access Pass – $495
Rockwell Automation Fair® General Access + Advanced Training Pass - $1,595
Wesco Blues Bash – $0
1-Night Travel Package - $375
2-Night Travel Package – $750
3-Night Travel Package – $1,125
4-Night Travel Package – $1,500
Shuttle Service – Bradley, IL - $25
Shuttle Service – Hammond, IN - $25
Shuttle Service – Michigan - $425 (Includes 1-night hotel stay)
How to Register
1. Select payment type (Credit Card or Invoice)
2. Provide attendee and contact information
3. Build your cart with 'tickets' to create your own package
4. Select your preferred hotel and confirm dates required for your reservation (or skip if not needed)
5. Complete checkout and Wesco registration
6. Within 2-3 business days you will receive your unique code(s) to complete Rockwell Automation Fair badge registration.
*Travel packages include hotel room nights and ground transportation to the McCormick center each day of the show.
*View full pass details and inclusions on Rockwell's Automation Fair Site.
*4% credit card processing fee will be added to payments with credit card.
Wesco's Blues Bash Event | Tuesday, November 18 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
We’re taking over the House of Blues for an unforgettable evening filled with live music, immersive entertainment, and exclusive experiences. Grab premium giveaways, enter to win high-end raffle prizes - including a Wesco-branded guitar—and enjoy signature cocktails while connecting with industry colleagues in style.
Get ready to turn up the volume with Wesco and our valued supplier partners for an electrifying night of music, networking, and next-level perks at Automation Fair’s most anticipated party!
Note: All attendees must be registered as an attendee of the Rockwell Automation Fair®, with official show badge. We ask all attendees to pre-register on this site for the event.
Wesco and Automation Fair® 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions
How to Register with Wesco
How to Register
1. Select payment type (Credit Card or Invoice)
2. Provide attendee and contact information
3. Build your cart with 'tickets' to create your own package
4. Select your preferred hotel and confirm dates required for your reservation (or skip if not needed)
5. Complete checkout and Wesco registration
6. Within 2-3 business days you will receive your unique code(s) to complete Rockwell Automation Fair badge registration.
If you selected 'Purchase Order' for payment, a Wesco representative will be in contact within 2-3 business days.
If you selected 'Credit Card' for payment, you will receive an email with your payment receipt.
*Travel packages include hotel room nights and ground transportation to the McCormick center each day of the show.
*View full pass details and inclusions on Rockwell's Automation Fair Site.
*4% service and processing fee will be added to credit card payments.
Wesco Travel Packages
Wesco travel packages include hotel stay, transportation to and from McCormick Place Convention Center, and Wesco Blues Bash on Tuesday, November 18. Once you've purchased a package with Wesco, you will receive a confirmation email with an access code to complete registration on Rockwell’s site for your official show badge.
Wesco Show Packages
Wesco Blues Bash – $0
2-Night Travel Package – $750
3-Night Travel Package – $1,125
4-Night Travel Package – $1,500
Shuttle Service – Bradley, IL - $25
Shuttle Service – Hammond, IN - $25
Shuttle Service – Michigan - $425 (Includes 1-night hotel stay)
*4% service and processing fee will be added to credit card payments.
Wesco's Blues Bash Hospitality Event
When and where is the hospitality event?
Tuesday, November 19 from 6PM-9PM at The House of Blues Chicago
Is there a cost to attend?
No, there is no cost to attend the Blues Bash event.
Do I need to pre-register?
Yes, we ask that all attendees pre-register for the event by completing registration on this website.
Do I have to purchase travel packages or passes with Wesco to attend?
No, you are not required to purchase passes or travel packages through Wesco in order to attend; however, you MUST be an attendee of Automation Fair and have an official show badge.
Rockwell Automation Fair® Passes
View Rockwell's Automation Fair Site | Automation Fair FAQs
General Access Pass – $495
Includes admission to all four days of the event, including keynote presentations, the Expo, Summits, Off-site Tours, hundreds of session offerings, networking opportunities and a daily lunch.
General Access + Advanced Training Pass - $1,595
Take your learning to the next level with the General Access + Advanced Training Pass, which includes everything in the General Access Pass, plus over 450 hours of advanced level Hands-on Labs and technical training, as well as the opportunity to earn Professional Development Hour credits.
*4% service and processing fee will be added to credit card payments.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
Cancellations: All attendees are required to cancel their own registration with Wesco and on the Rockwell Automation Fair registration page prior to Friday, October 24. If the cancellation is not updated by this date, the appropriate general access code or general access and advanced code will be charged to that attendee.
Substitutions: The unique Rockwell Automation Fair activation code is not transferable. To process a name substitution, the first customer must cancel their registration with Wesco and on the Rockwell Automation Fair registration page. The second customer must register with Wesco to request the unique activation code to be used to register as a new attendee on the Rockwell Automation Fair website.
Please note: Any cancellation or substitution must be made with both Wesco and Rockwell Automation no later than Friday, October 24, in order not to be charged for hotel package and activation code. If cancellation or substitution is made after October 24, all charges will apply. Please contact Sue Cholewiak (scholewiak@wescodist.com) to update registration.
Location Details
Wesco Travel Package & Hotel Room Blocks
Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection - 333 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
The Westin Chicago River North - 320 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
Wesco's Blues Bash
House of Blues Chicago - 329 N Dearborn St., Chicago, IL
Rockwell Automation Fair
McCormick Place Convention Center - 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Address: 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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