7th Autonomous Off-Highway Machinery Technology Summit USA
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About the event
Advancing Autonomous Off-Highway Machinery Technology in the USA
The off-highway machinery industry is at the core of modern construction, mining, agriculture, and infrastructure, and autonomy is now reshaping how heavy equipment is designed, operated, and deployed. With demand for productivity, safety, and labor efficiency skyrocketing, the USA is stepping up its game, pushing for stronger autonomous machinery capabilities to boost operational performance and competitive advantage.
Evolving safety standards and major OEM and technology investments are accelerating autonomous equipment development, but scaling deployment brings key challenges ā from sensor reliability and functional safety to ensuring robust, scalable Autonomous Off-Highway Machinery and Off-Highway Vehicle Technology in harsh, unstructured environments.
As the USA continues investing heavily in autonomous and electrified equipment, the summit will also address the growing demand for advanced Autonomous Machinery strategies and scalable Off-Highway Automation methodologies. This Autonomous Off-Highway event will explore how industry leaders are delivering intelligent, safe, and productive equipment through AI, sensor fusion, machine control, and next-generation vehicle architectures. Attendees of this Off-Highway Machinery Summit will gain insights into autonomy deployment, functional safety, and innovations shaping the future of off-highway machinery in the USA.
Autonomous Machinery Solutions at the Off-Highway Technology Expo
The 7th Autonomous Off-Highway Machinery Technology Summit USA, a leading Off-Highway Technology Expo and Autonomous Machinery event, will explore how modern technologies and innovations are transforming off-highway equipment development and deployment.
As the industry faces increasing pressure to improve productivity while meeting safety and regulatory requirements, topics such as perception systems, autonomy software, and electrification strategies will be at the forefront. This Off-Highway Machinery Conference will highlight best practices in delivering autonomous equipment while optimizing safety, uptime, and total cost of ownership.
Autonomy, Safety and Sensor Technology Conference Innovations
Key topics at the autonomous machinery event will include innovations in Autonomous Off-Highway Vehicle Technology, machine perception, teleoperation, and advanced functional safety.
A strong focus will also be placed on sensor fusion and AI-based perception for Autonomous Machinery Conference environments, where reliability, accuracy, and real-time decision-making are critical to ensuring safe and productive operation. By integrating cutting-edge technologies into machine design and control, the industry is enabling smarter, more resilient off-highway equipment.
A major focus of the event will be the advancement of autonomy platforms and connected fleet technologies. As a leading Off-Highway Machinery Conference and Technology Expo, the summit will highlight innovative approaches to LiDAR and radar integration, autonomous control systems, electrification, fleet management, and safe Off-Highway Automation. Sessions will also examine how modern autonomy practices are improving productivity, scalability, and long-term operational efficiency.
Collaboration at the Autonomous Machinery Event and Off-Highway Summit
The 7th Autonomous Off-Highway Machinery Technology Summit USA will bring together stakeholders from OEMs, technology suppliers, engineering, safety, and operations to discuss the future of autonomous machinery, Off-Highway Vehicle Technology, and equipment innovation. This autonomous off-highway event is a unique opportunity to collaborate, exchange insights, and explore solutions to the industry's most pressing challenges.
Don't Miss the 7th Autonomous Off-Highway Machinery Technology Summit USA
As the USA accelerates its autonomous equipment ambitions, collaboration and innovation are more important than ever. Attend our Autonomous Off-Highway Machinery conference, a key off-highway technology event, to stay ahead of industry trends, discover new technologies, and connect with experts shaping the future of autonomous machinery.
This Off-Highway Machinery Summit will empower you to play a key role in advancing autonomous technology and building the next generation of intelligent off-highway equipment.
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of autonomous off-highway machinery in Chicago, Illinois this March 2027.
March 10-11, 2027 | Chicago, Illinois, USA
Conference learning points
- Perception and sensor fusion for autonomous machinery
- Localization strategies beyond GNSS
- Regulatory roadmap for autonomous off-highway equipment
- Advancements in embedded and edge AI
- Lessons learned scaling pilots to production
- Robotic control systems for autonomous machines
- End usersā experiences with autonomous fleets
- Digital twin and simulation validation for autonomy
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Jason Knapp
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Capitol Energy Advocacy, LLC
āI would say this conference is collaborative, makes networking easy and informative, having folks from very different components within the battery gigafactory supply chain all in one location.ā
Eric White
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US Department of Energy
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Epiroc
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Deutsche Bank
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Banca Transilvania
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Webasto
āIt was great to see so many different presentations from all areas of off-highway electrification. We will be here next year!ā
Brent Hinson
CFO
PowerCo Canada
āNetworking is probably one of the best parts, especially here. Weāre in the process of building a big gigafactory, so getting to meet vendors and people who have already been through it before has been a great experience.ā
Cody Allen
Assistant Professor
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
āI thought it was a really well-run conference, the organisation made sense, and there was a good set up of speakers. The demos at the booths were pretty high quality, and I really enjoyed that whole aspect.ā
Cody Parvin
Director of Customer Solutions
Independent Rough Terrain Centre
āI thought this organisation was very professional, the staff have been amazing, the setting is awesome, and there are a lot of good industry leaders here who have a lot of good intel.ā
Dr. Katharina Gerber
Engagement Lead for Battery Industry
Siemens
āItās different from other conferences that I have attended, as thereās less focus on marketing and more talking about the real-life problems that the industry is trying to solve.ā
Chris Kolbe
VP of Sales & Marketing
HYDAC Technology Corporation
āI really enjoyed the presentations today, the topics were concise enough that you got an idea of what was going on and the quality and variety of speakers, which included technology experts, OEMs and components suppliers, gave you the full value chain for autonomy and opportunity for a good discussion.ā
Stephen M. Speakes
President and CEO
Independent Rough Terrain Centre
āI had lunch today with two people I never would have met in the course of my normal life, so I thought the networking opportunities here were really extraordinary. I definitely recommend this opportunity to anybody whoās interested in new technology for heavy equipment.ā
John Westman
Engineering Manager
Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC
āThe organisation has been great, better than most conferences I've been to, very honestly. The people who are here are extremely knowledgeable and very dedicated to this system which is impressive.ā
Nick Tindall
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs and Ag Policy
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
āA lot of our very large OEM members are here that have tens of thousands of employees, and this event gives me the opportunity to engage with many of them, which is something I normally wouldnāt have the chance to do.ā
Dr. Ray Gallant
Vice President of Sustainability and Productivity Services
Volvo CE
āI certainly would consider joining again in future sessions and future conferences of this type. I think the content is very relevant, very interesting and timely because we are heading into an age of expansion in these topics.ā
Matthew Mendoza
Sr. Program Manager
Lyten
āThe conference has been amazing so far, it has been a great experience. I got to learn about a lot of different atmospheres and aspects of gigafactory building, everything from fire protection to processing.ā
Human K Alwan
Technical Program Manager Software X Quality Management
Stellantis
āWhat I really like about this conference is the diversity of different suppliers and manufacturers that are here, Iām learning so much from a wide variety of people by being able to see their perspectives and their challenges.ā
Suresh Sankaran
Head of Model Risk & Governance
Metro Bank PLC UK
āThe networking is very effective, courteous, professional and has a can-do attitude. It would be a pleasure and a privilege to participate in next year's conference.ā
Christine Wunderli
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Bank Vontobel AG
"The presentations were really interesting, delivered by very engaging presenters, and I really enjoyed it, I learned a lot."
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Head of Risk and Compliance
Finom
āI really liked the variety of speakers and it is nice to see so many providers present who are interested. The atmosphere is really nice and friendly, and everyone is interested in getting to know your company.ā
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