Rockwell Automation Fair 2025

Mon, Nov 17, 2025 - Thu, Nov 20, 2025
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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

 

Rockwell's Automation Fair Website | Automation Fair FAQs

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

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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