As we gear up for the final quarter of 2025, there’s no shortage of exciting opportunities for professionals and enthusiasts within the machine vision and computer vision sectors. This time frame offers a perfect convergence of world-leading research conferences and applied industry forums, showcasing the latest advancements that will shape the future of imaging technology. The applications of machine vision span across various fields such as packaging, logistics, automation, and manufacturing, all while being intricately linked to developments in semiconductors, AI, and optics. Below is your comprehensive guide to the key machine vision events and related industry happenings scheduled for September, October, November, and December 2025.
Machine Vision & Computer Vision Events
September
- FOCUS: Intelligent Vision & Industrial AI Conference 2025 (Seattle, WA, USA, Sept 24–25) — This premier conference, organized by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), provides a unique platform for exploring intelligent vision within industrial automation. Bringing together innovators in machine vision, AI-driven automation, and industrial imaging, the event features real-world applications from diverse sectors, including manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, and logistics. Attendees can expect hands-on exhibits showcasing cutting-edge vision systems, sensors, edge computing, and AI solutions.
October
- European Machine Vision Forum 2025 (Fürth, Germany, Oct 16–17) — This applied vision event, hosted by EMVA, serves as a bridge between academia and industry, promoting collaboration and innovation within the field.
- ICCV 2025 – International Conference on Computer Vision (Honolulu, HI, USA, Oct 19–25) — Regarded as the world’s premier computer vision research conference, ICCV brings together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss state-of-the-art developments in the field.
- ICMV 2025 – International Conference on Machine Vision (Paris, France, Oct 19–22) — This conference focuses on applied machine vision, featuring demonstrations and technical sessions that cater to industry practitioners.
November
- Vision Standards PlugFests (IVSM) (Haikou, China, Nov 5) — A crucial event for interoperability testing and validation of machine vision components, this PlugFest gathers manufacturers to ensure compliance with global standards like GenICam, GigE Vision, USB3 Vision, and CoaXPress.
- BMVC 2025 – British Machine Vision Conference (Sheffield, UK, Nov 24–27) — This UK flagship event showcases the latest research and developments in computer vision, offering a platform for discussions and networking.
December
Edge AI & Vision Alliance Q4 Innovation Forum (Milpitas, CA, USA, Dec 9) — This forum emphasizes advancements in embedded vision, edge AI, and low-power imaging systems, highlighting practical applications and future directions in these areas.
Affiliated Industry Events
While the core machine vision events offer vital insights and networking opportunities, it’s essential to recognize that machine vision technologies are integrated into a broader landscape of industrial applications. The following affiliated industry events also play a crucial role in advancing machine vision, connecting with sectors like packaging, logistics, automation, and smart manufacturing, all underpinned by technologies such as semiconductors, AI, optics, and robotics. Here’s a look at what’s happening in Q4 2025:
September
- IMHX 2025 – The Logistics Solution Show (Birmingham, UK, Sep 9–11) — A leading exhibition focusing on intralogistics, supply chain, and warehouse automation, featuring AI-driven systems and robotics aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
- SEMICON Taiwan 2025 (Taipei, Sep 10–12) — A hub for semiconductor innovation, addressing wafer inspection and fab automation, where vision technology plays a pivotal role.
- EMO Hannover 2025 (Hanover, Germany, Sep 22–27) — The world’s foremost trade fair for production technology, showcasing innovations in automation and integrated vision systems for manufacturing quality control.
- PPMA Total Show 2025 (Birmingham, UK, Sep 23–25) — This event focuses on packaging and processing technologies, highlighting the intersection of robotics, automation, and industrial vision.
- W3+ Fair Jena 2025 (Jena, Germany, Sept 24–25) — A high-tech marketplace focusing on optics, photonics, electronics, and mechanics, providing valuable insights into the innovations shaping the future of imaging.
- PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 (Las Vegas, NV, USA, Sep 29–Oct 1) — North America’s largest packaging trade show featuring vision-guided robotics and inspection systems aimed at enhancing packaging efficiency.
October
- SEMI-West 2025 (Phoenix, AZ, USA, Oct 7–9) — Focused on semiconductor manufacturing and fab automation, this event explores how these technologies are influencing machine vision.
- AI City Challenge 2025 (Honolulu, HI, USA, Oct 20) — A benchmark event for smart city applications, demonstrating the crucial role of vision technology in modern urban planning.
- Paris AI Forum 2025 (Paris, France, Oct 28–29) — An enterprise-level discussion on AI adoption, including systems enabled by vision technologies.
- EVENTA Grand Challenge 2025 (Dublin, Ireland, Oct 27-31) — This multimedia AI challenge highlights innovative computer vision applications in various fields.
November
- Logistica 2025 (Utrecht, Netherlands, Nov 4) — A key event focusing on logistics automation, showcasing vision technologies for sorting and fulfillment processes.
- Prod & Pack 2025 (Lyon, France, Nov 18) — This conference integrates vision technologies within packaging automation and workflows, highlighting their critical importance.
- Data & AI Leaders Summit 2025 (Paris, France, Nov 5–6) — Discussing enterprise AI infrastructure, this summit focuses on scaling vision systems in various industries.
December
- GenerationAI Paris 2025 (Paris, Dec 9–11) — Focusing on generative AI, this event will feature discussions on vision-related applications and their creative potential.
- All4Pack Paris 2025 (Paris, Q4, date TBD) — A global packaging exhibition highlighting smart packaging solutions, particularly those that harness vision technologies.
- IEEE IEDM 2025 – International Electron Devices Meeting (USA, Dec 2025) — A deep dive into semiconductor devices, materials, and imaging hardware that is pivotal for machine vision applications.