Top Automotive & Mobility Events You Should Attend in 2026
The automotive and mobility landscape moves fast—and the best way to stay ahead is to be in the rooms where the industry’s future is being shaped. Whether you’re focused on EVs, AVs, smart infrastructure, micromobility, mobility software, logistics, or connected vehicle tech, the right conferences and expos offer unmatched opportunities to learn, network, partner, and shine.
For year’s, Joyride has curated the largest database of conferences, expos, and summits in the industry. But scrolling through hundreds of events classified by topic can be overwhelming so our team has created a list of our favorites for 2026:
Reindustrialize
Although dates haven’t been announced yet for 2026, Reindustrialize is at the top of our list. As domestic manufacturing and re-shoring manufacturing efforts continue to grow, Reindustralize will continue to lead this conversation. Reindustralize positions itself at the intersection of technology and manufacturing, illustrating how the American industrial base will ensure long-term economic growth and global competitiveness for years to come.
XPONENTIAL
XPONENTIAL does a great job at bringing together industry, government, and academia for a true cross-section examination of uncrewed robotic systems under a shared commitment to to building a safe, autonomous transportation future. This event is more than just lectures and tech briefings, XPONENTIAL attendees can participate in meaningful work through hands-on workshops, goverment-led roundtables, and interactive discussions with the industry’s greatest minds.
Future of Freight Festival
F3: Future of Freight Festival isn't just a conference—it's the largest festival in freight, built to fully immerse you in energy and innovation. The atmosphere is unlike anything you would expect out of the freight industry. Since so much automotive and mobility tech is being implemented into the freight industry—such as advanced aerial, electrification, and autonomy—this is the place to be to meet with
Manifest
In a similar vein to F3, Manifest is also focused entirely on the future of logistics tech and the end-to-end supply chain landscape. Manifest brings together the most comprehensive gathering of industry executives, entrepreneurs, and investors who are at the forefront of the tech innovation and transformation in the supply chain and logistics industry today.
Automate
Automate is North America's largest robotics and automation event featuring the world’s leading automation solutions—from AI and robotics to motion control, vision systems, and more. Although this is not specifically a transportation event, there is a lot of overlap with its focus on aerospace, agriculture, logistics, manufacturing, motion control, and other mobility-adjacent industries.
Ride AI
Ride AI is coming back for a second year after it produced quite the buzz in 2025. Rooted in reality and backed up by the most influential leaders, Ride AI focuses on cutting-edge insights, innovative solutions, and strategic perspectives that are driving autonomous mobility. Attendees are able to explore current developments as well as challenges in integrating driverless technology into society.
NACTO Designing Cities
Designing Cities is North America’s premiere urban transportation conference which brings together engineers, planners, government agency leaders, elected officials, and transportation advocates for peer-to-peer learning and open dialogues on the state of city transportation. This event highlights the incredible work that cities are doing to create great transportation systems, as well as providing real-life examples of successes and challenges that attendees bring back to their own cities.
Why These Events Matter
These industry events bring together leaders, innovators, and disruptors in the mobility sector, offering valuable networking opportunities, insights into new technologies, and exclusive product unveilings. Whether you're attending to scout technology trends or launching new products, these gatherings offer concentrated access to customers, partners, investors, and media.
Quick Tips to Maximize Your Event Presence
1. Announce Early: Post on social channels—especially LinkedIn—that you're attending or exhibiting. Tag the event, use official hashtags, and highlight what you’ll be showcasing. Drum up interest early.
2. Book Media Before You Fly: Top-tier media schedules fill weeks in advance. Reach out early with your story, booth location, and availability for interviews or demos.
3. Make Your Booth a Story Engine: If you’re investing in a booth, make sure you have clear messaging, visuals, demos, meeting space, and ready spokespeople who can turn booth traffic into real business.
4. Capture Content While You’re There: Short videos, photos, booth walk-throughs, and executive quotes perform well on social and support PR recaps.
5. Follow Up Fast: Use the momentum from the event to secure coverage, nurture leads, and keep new relationships warm.
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