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Leading the Automation Evolution.
IED Communications Ltd. is the powerhouse behind Automation Expo — India’s largest and longest-running automation show.
With over 18 successful editions in Mumbai and 2 powerful regional editions in Chennai, IED Communications Ltd has been instrumental in fostering automation-led growth across India. The company also publishes Industrial Automation Magazine, one of Asia's most respected trade publications, making it a trusted voice in the automation community.
“Our mission is to enable industries to move faster, smarter, and greener — through the power of automation.”
— IED Communications Ltd.
About Us
About the Expo
Smart. Sustainable. Scalable.
Automation Expo South 2026 is the 3rd regional edition of South India's most influential platform for industrial automation and smart manufacturing solutions.
From process automation and robotics to IIoT and instrumentation, Automation Expo South brings together technology pioneers, industry leaders, and innovation enablers under one roof — to empower the next phase of South India’s industrial growth.
Dates: 12–14 March 2026
Venue: New Exhibition Hall, Chennai Trade Centre
Theme: Smart, Sustainable & Scalable: Automation for South India's New Industrial Era
Whether you're a manufacturer, systems integrator, supplier, or decision-maker — this is where your next move begins.
Why Chennai? Why South India?
South India is not just a manufacturing powerhouse — it's the emerging capital of smart industry.
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4 of India's Top 10 Smart Cities are in the South
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Major hubs for automotive, electronics, process industries, and logistics
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Home to leading PSUs, MSMEs, OEMs, and innovation clusters
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A growing shift toward sustainable manufacturing and Industry 4.0 adoption
Chennai, with its strategic connectivity, industrial density, and policy support, is the ideal host city for this next-generation showcase.
From Coimbatore’s machine tools to Hyderabad’s pharma tech — Automation Expo South brings together the region’s best minds and machines.
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