Events
Kick Off 2026 with Formic: Network, Tour, and Experience Automation
Date: January 22, 2026
Location: 6061 Commerce Dr. Westland, MI 48185
Join us for the first Formic Automation Community event of 2026! Hosted by our technology partner, FOCUS Integration, in Westland, MI, this event lets you connect with peers, see automation in action, and hear from leaders who have transformed their operations.
| Date & Time: Jan. 22, 2026 | 8:00 am-12:00 pm EST |
International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE)
Date: January 27, 2026 – January 29, 2026
Location: Atlanta, GA
Join Formic at IPPE booth #B51014 to meet our team, see robot demos, and learn how automation fits on your line. Plus, attend our TechTalk on “The Safety Case for Automation: Protecting People and Productivity” on January 29 at 12 PM.
Food Process Expo
Date: February 4, 2026 – February 5, 2026
Location: Sacramento, CA
Join Formic at Food Process Expo in Sacramento, CA! Grab a copy of our book, “Automate NOW” and learn how Formic Production Intelligence (FPI) is changing how manufacturers track production line data.
PACK EXPO East
Date: February 17, 2026 – February 19, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Stop by Formic’s PACK EXPO East booth #754 and meet our team! Get a robot demo, meet our automation experts, and grab a free copy of our book, “Automate NOW.”
Formic Automation Community Event at Wyandot Snacks
Date: March 26, 2026
Location: 135 Wyandot Ave, Marion, OH
Join Formic at Wyandot Snacks for a special Formic Automation Community event and see automation in action on a real production floor at one of America’s long-standing snack manufacturers. Over nearly 90 years, Wyandot has grown from popcorn into a leader in extruded puffs, tortilla chips, corn snacks, and contract manufacturing for some of the largest food marketers and retailers in the world.
CheeseExpo
Date: April 14, 2026 – April 16, 2026
Location: Baird Center: Milwaukee, WI
Stop by booth #242 at CheeseExpo 2026 and explore which end-of-line automation option is the best fit for your line.
American Baker's Association 2026 Convention
Date: April 19, 2026
Location: The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO
The Formic team will be at the 2026 ABA Convention to answer all of your end-of-line automation questions.
BYOB: Bring Your Own Box in Grapevine, Texas
Date: April 30, 2026
Location: Hop & Sting Brewing Co, Grapevine, TX
Join us for a collaborative, low-pressure session designed to help you evaluate how ready your operation is for palletizing and case packing automation and what path makes the most sense for your goals.
🍻 Bonus: Drinks and light bites are on us.
📍 Where: Hop & Sting Brewing Co, Grapevine, TX
📅 When: April 30, 2026 | 3:00-5:00 p.m CST
Formic at AI+ Expo with Robots for America
Date: May 8, 2026
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Robots for America will formally launch at AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., bringing together founding members and industry leaders to outline a clear path forward for U.S. automation. Formic will support the session on May 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Formic Automation Community Event at Boxed Water
Date: June 4, 2026
Location: 4433 Holland Ave, Holland, MI
Join Formic for an exclusive tour of the Boxed Water™ facility in Holland, MI, and see automation in action on a high-volume production floor. Walk the lines, learn from the team driving operational change, and connect with local manufacturing leaders exploring automation firsthand at this Formic Automation Community event.
Webinar: ProFood World
Date: March 5, 2026
Location: Virtual
TBA
IMTS
Date: September 14, 2026 – September 19, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Join Formic at booth #236329 at IMTS 2026 in Chicago, IL! Get a robot demo and see how Formic palletizing and case packing can fit on your production line.
PACK EXPO International
Date: October 18, 2026 – October 21, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Join Formic at booth #N-5874 at PACK EXPO International in Chicago! Grab a copy of our guide to getting started with automation, “Automate NOW,” and chat with our team about your production line goals.
FABTECH
Date: October 21, 2026 – October 23, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Join Formic at FABTECH in Las Vegas! Stop by our booth and learn about how we’re making automation easy, accessible, and risk free. Get a robot demo, learn how Formic Production Intelligence (FPI) captures real data in real time for continuous improvement on the line, and meet our expert team.