Automate 2026 · June 22–25, 2026
Chicago, IL
McCormick Place

Don't just exhibit.
Dominate.

While your competitors wait for badge scans, your brand is already on every attendee's phone. We geofence McCormick Place so your messaging reaches 50,000+ automation professionals, engineers, and manufacturing decision-makers on their mobile devices — all show long.

All creatives included
Live in 24 hours
Real-time analytics
Packages from $1,250
Reserve your campaign → Book a call first
Watch: How Insight Media Labs geofence campaigns work at trade shows (2 min)
90%+
of attendees reached
$0.01
from $0.01 per impression
23%
average increase in booth traffic
Trusted by brands that take audience reach seriously
MetTel
Emerald
Fluke
Allen Media Group
Metro Aviation
Forrester
Jungbunzlauer
Nu-Tek BioSciences
Schultz & Williams
DSpace
Geofence packages

Choose your level of visibility
at Automate 2026

Limited campaigns per event — Deadline:
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All packages include professional creative design, real-time analytics, and full-show coverage. No hidden fees, no media buyer required.

Presence
Best for first-time geofencers
$1,250
one-time · all creatives included
100,000+ impressions during the show
Targets audiences in all relevant event venues
2 ad creatives designed for you
Real-time analytics dashboard
Select Presence →
Dominate
Total show ownership
$4,000
one-time · all creatives included
450,000+ impressions during the show
Targets audiences in all relevant event venues
6 creatives to maximize message diversity
Real-time analytics dashboard
Dedicated campaign support contact
Select Dominate →
Need something custom? Contact us — we build tailored campaigns for multi-day, multi-zone strategies.
Why it works

Own the show floor.

Automate 2026 is North America's largest robotics and automation event — drawing 50,000+ engineers, plant managers, and manufacturing executives from 100+ countries to McCormick Place. Most exhibitors only reach the ones who walk past their booth. Geofence advertising changes the math: your brand follows every attendee across the venue, multiplying touchpoints without multiplying your budget.

Drive Booth Traffic Pull robotics engineers, plant managers, and automation buyers off the show floor and into your booth with targeted mobile ads.
Book More Meetings Target manufacturing executives and system integrators at their hotels before they hit the show floor.
Dominate Mindshare Be the brand automation professionals see most — on news, industry, and business apps all four days of the show.
Reach Active Buyers 66% of Automate attendees plan to purchase from exhibitors within 24 months. Get in front of them first.
Amplify Your Demo or Session Running a live demo or speaking slot? Drive a packed room by targeting attendees before and during your time.
Prove ROI Real-time dashboards show impressions, clicks, and engagement — no guesswork, no waiting until after the show.
Reserve your Automate 2026 campaign
After submitting, a member of our team will be in touch within one business day to finalize your campaign setup and billing.
No payment required today. A member of our team will contact you to finalize details and billing.
Questions? Email hello@insightmedialabs.com or call 973-960-1374.
Prefer to talk first?
Free · 30 minutes · Video call
Book your intro call
Pick a time that works and we'll take it from there.
Simple process

Up and running before the show opens

01
Reserve your package
Choose your package and fill out the form above — a member of our team will be in touch within one business day.
02
Share your message & goals
Tell us your booth number, landing page, and what you want attendees to do. We help you craft the right message for each campaign phase.
03
We design & launch
Our team designs all creative assets and sets up geofence zones around McCormick Place and host hotels.
04
Track your campaign live
Your dashboard updates in near real-time with impressions, audience demographics, and engagement data throughout the show.
Common questions

Everything you need to know

What exactly is geofence advertising?
Geofencing uses GPS technology to create a virtual boundary around a physical location — like McCormick Place. When someone enters that zone with their mobile device, they become eligible to see your ads across thousands of apps and websites including news, weather, sports, and more.
How quickly can a campaign go live?
Once you reserve and provide your messaging direction, we can design, approve, and launch your campaign within 24–48 hours. For Day 1 activation, we recommend reserving at least 5 business days before the show opens.
Do I need to provide my own ad creative?
No — all creatives are included in every package. We design all necessary banner sizes and formats. You simply approve the designs before they go live. If you have existing creatives or brand assets, we're happy to use them.
How do you report on campaign performance?
You get access to a live analytics dashboard showing impressions, clicks, and CTR in real time.
Can I run a campaign even if I'm not an exhibitor?
Absolutely. Geofencing is equally effective for companies attending — but not exhibiting — who want to build brand visibility, schedule meetings, or reach automation engineers and manufacturing executives actively evaluating new technologies.
What happens after I submit the form?
A member of the Insight Media Labs team will contact you within one business day to review your goals, confirm creative direction, and complete billing. We keep the process simple — most campaigns are set up in a single call.