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The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show

Get your brand in front of the Food Industry buyers at The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show with geofenced ads.

Date

Oct 26, 2027 — Oct 28, 2027

Venue

McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA

Official Site

About

Food Industry

The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show

The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show (EATS) is set to be the premier event for the food and beverage production industry. This show, formerly known as Process Expo, will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies driving the sector. As North America’s only event that represents the entire food and beverage production industry, EATS promises an immersive experience for all attendees. This year marks the ninth edition of the event, which will unite processors, plant managers, engineers, and industry innovators over three dynamic days.

Attendees can expect to see live production lines in action, featuring demonstrations of equipment from mixing and forming processes to packaging and quality control. The exhibit floor will be filled with industry-leading equipment, tools, and solutions, providing a comprehensive overview of advancements in food and beverage manufacturing. EATS is designed not only for exploration but also for education, featuring expert-led sessions and trend talks that will allow participants to learn from the top minds in the industry.

With a focus on automation and digitalization technologies, EATS serves as a hub for discovering smarter, faster, and safer production methods. This event is a must-attend for anyone looking to enhance their manufacturing processes and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving food and beverage landscape.

Oct 26, 2027 – Oct 28, 2027
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA
Official website

Expected Attendees

1,000

Industry

Food Industry

Event Details

Industry

Food Industry

Venue

McCormick Place

Location

McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL, USA

Topics

food processingbeverage productionfood technologyautomationmanufacturing equipmentpackagingquality controlprocess engineering

How it works

Advertise at The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show in 3 steps

1

Pick your event

You're already here — The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show is ready to target.

2

Draw your geofence

Outline the venue, or use our suggested zones, to define exactly where your ads run.

3

Launch your campaign

Go live in minutes and start reaching attendees throughout the event.

Where your ads land

No zones configured

No geofence mapped for this event yet

McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr Chicago IL 60616 USA, Chicago, IL, USA

Got questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show in Chicago concentrates around 1,000 Food Industry professionals in one place, so your ads reach people already interested in your category instead of a broad, untargeted crowd.

Draw a geofence around McCormick Place in Chicago and serve display, video, or CTV ads to the phones inside it — the same audience an exhibitor pays for, without the booth, travel, or staff.

Geofenced event campaigns tend to outperform standard display because the audience is already primed for your category. Run ads during the event, then retarget the same attendees afterward.

The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show draws roughly 1,000 Food Industry professionals, a focused audience for well-targeted advertising.

Pick The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show, outline the venue with a geofence, set your budget, and launch — most campaigns go live in minutes, with full performance reporting throughout.

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