Robotics Events Guide

Robotics Events

Discover robotics conferences, humanoid robot events, exhibitions, competitions and industry summits worldwide.

25 upcoming events20 archived eventsUpdated July 1, 2026

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Aug172026
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IEEE CASE 2026

Shenyang, China

Aug 17–21, 2026

CASE is an IEEE Robotics and Automation Society conference focused on automation science and engineering. The 2026 theme is Smart Industry, with work on manufacturing systems, automation methods, industrial intelligence, case studies, workshops, keynotes, forums and industrial tours.

Industrial Automationautomation sciencesmart industry

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society CASE page

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Aug192026
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World Robot Conference 2026 Beijing

Beijing, China

Aug 19–23, 2026

World Robot Conference is a major China robotics event covering intelligent control, robot vision, human robot interaction, robot learning, humanoids, industrial robots, robot dogs, embodied AI, competitions, suppliers and public demonstrations.

AI RoboticsChina roboticshumanoids

IEEE RAS event listing and official World Robot Conference SARA page

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Aug242026
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IEEE RO-MAN 2026

Kitakyushu, Japan

Aug 24–28, 2026

RO-MAN is the IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication. It is focused on human robot interaction, social robotics, interactive intelligent systems, trust, communication, evaluation, design and robots working around people.

Human Robot Interactionhuman robot interactionsocial robots

Official IEEE RO-MAN website and conference channels

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Sep12026
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Commercial UAV Expo 2026

Las Vegas, United States

Sep 1–3, 2026

A professional drone and uncrewed systems event focused on commercial UAS operations, inspection, mapping, public safety, infrastructure, agriculture, construction, and aerial data workflows.

Drone Roboticscommercial dronesinspection

Official Commercial UAV Expo website

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Sep92026
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Factory Innovation Week September 2026

Chiba, Japan

Sep 9–11, 2026

Factory Innovation Week is a Japan manufacturing technology event covering smart factory systems, robotics, automation, factory DX, safety, mobility and electronic components inside an industrial exhibition environment.

Industrial Automationsmart factoryindustrial robotics

Official Factory Innovation Week September page

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Sep92026
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Humanoid Robots Summit Europe 2026

Stuttgart, Germany

Sep 9–11, 2026

Europe's premier humanoid robotics summit bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and startups. Focus on commercialization, technological innovation, ethics, safety, and building the European humanoid ecosystem.

Humanoid Robotshumanoid commercializationsafety and ethics

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Sep222026
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ROSCon Global 2026

Toronto, Canada

Sep 22–24, 2026

ROSCon is the main conference for the Robot Operating System community, covering ROS, ROS 2, middleware, simulation, robot software architecture, developer tools, real time systems, fleet software, and open source robotics.

Robotics SoftwareROSROS 2

Official ROSCon website

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Sep272026
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IEEE/RSJ IROS 2026

Pittsburgh, United States

Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026

IROS is a premier conference for intelligent robots and systems, connecting robotics research with manipulation, drones, mobile robots, driverless vehicles, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, humanoids, and AI robotics.

Research Conferencesintelligent robotshumanoids

Official IROS 2026 website and exhibitor prospectus

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Oct52026
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AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Oct 5–7, 2026

AI Everything Abu Dhabi is a broad AI event, not a robotics only conference. It is relevant for TechniaHQRobot because Physical AI, robotics labs, edge AI, sovereign AI infrastructure and AI deployment themes are becoming connected in the UAE ecosystem.

AI RoboticsAI infrastructurePhysical AI

Official AI Everything Abu Dhabi website and regional event reporting

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Oct192026
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RoboBusiness 2026

Santa Clara, United States

Oct 19–21, 2026

RoboBusiness focuses on commercial robotics developers, startup strategy, robotics business models, AI robotics, enabling technologies, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, manufacturing, and investor relevant robotics trends.

Startup and Investor Eventscommercial roboticsrobot startups

Official RoboBusiness website and robotics ecosystem listings

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Oct212026
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Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2026

Singapore, Singapore

Oct 21–23, 2026

Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC is a Hannover Messe connected advanced manufacturing event in Singapore. Factory automation, smart manufacturing, industrial AI, digital factories and logistics systems often sit around the robot cell.

Industrial Automationadvanced manufacturingindustrial automation

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Nov22026
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IEEE SSRR 2026

Incheon, South Korea

Nov 2–4, 2026

SSRR is the IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics. It brings together roboticists and practitioners working on civilian safety, rescue robotics, field systems, disaster response, inspection and resilient robotic design.

Research Conferencesrescue roboticssafety robotics

Official IEEE SSRR website

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Jul132026
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Robotics: Science and Systems 2026

Sydney, Australia

Jul 13–17, 2026

RSS is a selective robotics research conference for deep technical work in robotics science, robot learning, control, perception, planning, manipulation, and autonomy.

Research Conferencesrobotics sciencelearning

Official RSS conference website

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Jul12026
FinishedIn Person

Manufacturing World Tokyo 2026

Tokyo, Japan

Jul 1–3, 2026

A manufacturing exhibition focused on mechanical components, factory DX, automation equipment, motors, connectors, embedded systems and production suppliers for robotics teams.

Robot Componentsmechanical componentsfactory automation

Official Manufacturing World Tokyo website

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Jun302026
FinishedIn Person

RoboCup 2026 Incheon

Incheon, South Korea

Jun 30, 2026 – Jul 6, 2026

RoboCup is a major robotics and AI competition covering autonomous robot soccer, rescue robotics, service robotics, home robots, junior leagues, simulation, and research benchmarking.

Robotics Competitionsautonomous soccerrescue robots

Official RoboCup event page

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Jun232026
FinishedIn Person

Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics 2026

London, United Kingdom

Jun 23–26, 2026

A focused medical robotics forum covering surgical robotics, rehabilitation robotics, image guided intervention, clinical translation, robotic instruments, safety, and value creation in healthcare robotics.

Medical Roboticssurgical roboticsrehabilitation robotics

Official Hamlyn Symposium website

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Jun222026
FinishedIn Person

Automate 2026

Chicago, United States

Jun 22–25, 2026

Automate is a major industrial automation show for robot arms, cobots, machine vision, motion control, AI inspection, grippers, factory software, sensors, and integrators.

Industrial Automationrobot armscobots

Official Automate Show website

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Jun222026
FinishedIn Person

International Symposium on Robotics 2026 Americas

Chicago, United States

Jun 22–25, 2026

ISR is organized in conjunction with Automate and focuses on global insights into robotics applications and research.

Industrial Automationindustrial roboticsrobot applications

International Federation of Robotics event page

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Jun12026
FinishedIn Person

IEEE ICRA 2026

Vienna, Austria

Jun 1–5, 2026

ICRA is one of the most important robotics and automation research conferences. It is the place to follow manipulation, robot learning, perception, mobility, control, SLAM, human robot interaction, medical robotics, and embodied AI before many methods reach products.

Research Conferencesrobot learningmanipulation

Official ICRA 2026 website

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May272026
FinishedIn Person

Robotics Summit & Expo 2026

Boston, United States

May 27–28, 2026

A business and engineering event focused on commercial robotics development, robotics design, enabling technologies, automation suppliers, and startup visibility.

Startup and Investor Eventscommercial roboticsrobot components

Official Robotics Summit & Expo website

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FinishedIn Person

2nd German Robotics Conference

Cologne, Germany

March 2026

Useful archive for the German robotics ecosystem, robotics research, industrial transfer and European robotics collaboration. It also captures the German search intent robotik konferenz.

Research Conferences

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Archived record
DateTBC
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Automate 2026

Chicago, United States

June 2026

Useful archive for North American robot arms, cobots, machine vision, grippers, motion control, industrial AI and automation integrators. The active future listing now points to Automate 2027.

Industrial Automation

Archived event

Archived record
DateTBC
FinishedIn Person

CES 2026 Robotics Coverage

Las Vegas, United States

January 2026

Useful for tracking consumer robots, AI hardware, mobility platforms, robot vacuum trends, companion robots, and robotics media narratives from early 2026.

Consumer Robotics

Archived event

Archived record
DateTBC
FinishedIn Person

Dronitaly 2026

Bologna, Italy

March 2026

Useful archive for civil drone applications, inspection, infrastructure, mapping, and professional UAV workflows in Europe.

Drone Robotics

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What are the best robotics events in 2026?

The strongest 2026 events depend on your goal. ICRA, IROS, RSS, ROSCon, and Hamlyn are strong for research and software. Automate, SPS, and Robotics Summit are strong for industrial and commercial robotics. RoboCup is strong for competitions and student robotics. Commercial UAV Expo is strong for drones and inspection robotics. CASE, RO-MAN, SSRR, RoboNext and GITEX Physical AI add stronger coverage for automation science, human robot interaction, rescue robotics, Japan robot suppliers and Physical AI.

Which robotics events focus on humanoid robots?

Humanoid robots usually appear at ICRA, IROS, World Robot Conference, CES, RoboBusiness, and dedicated humanoid conferences. The best way to evaluate them is to look for autonomy disclosure, hand capability, whole body control, balance recovery, battery runtime, payload, safety setup, and evidence from real work sites.

Which robotics conferences are best for researchers?

ICRA, IROS, RSS, Humanoids, ISMR, Hamlyn Symposium, ROSCon, and RoboCup Symposium are strong choices for researchers. Each has a different emphasis: ICRA and IROS are broad, RSS is selective and science focused, ROSCon is software focused, Hamlyn and ISMR are medical robotics focused, and RoboCup connects research with competition benchmarks.

How much does it cost to attend a robotics conference?

Pricing varies widely. Some trade show expo halls are free with registration, while research conferences and full conference passes can cost hundreds or more depending on membership, student status, and deadline. When prices are not public, TechniaHQRobot marks the price as not publicly listed instead of inventing a number.

Which robotics events are important in China and Japan?

In China, World Robot Conference and robotics tracks at major AI and industrial events are important for humanoids, robot dogs, embodied AI, and supplier signals. In Japan, Manufacturing World Tokyo, Japan Robot Week, iREX, and Factory Innovation Week are useful for industrial robots, manufacturing components, and service robotics.

What is the difference between a robotics conference and a robotics convention?

A robotics conference usually centers on papers, workshops and technical talks. A robotics convention or trade show centers on booths, products, demos, buyers, hiring, media and partnerships. ICRA and IROS are conferences. Automate, SPS, LogiMAT, Hannover Messe and automatica are trade shows.

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Evidence reviewReviewed 2026-07-23

Event records now emphasize official verification

Robotics event pages are most useful when they distinguish research programs, commercial exhibitions, competitions and startup demonstrations. Each listing should be checked against the organizer for current dates, venue, registration, submission deadlines and program changes. An event listing is not evidence that every announced robot or exhibitor will appear.

Verified context

  • ICRA 2026 was scheduled for 1–5 June in Vienna and published separate program, registration and exhibitor information.
  • Automate maintains separate show, conference, exhibitor and training records.
  • RoboCup publishes league structures, events and research links through its federation website.

What the available evidence does not prove

  • TechniaHQRobot does not infer attendance from a sponsor logo or social post.
  • Cancelled, completed and upcoming events must not be mixed without status labels.

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