As we look ahead to 2026, the robotics community continues to grow and evolve, offering valuable opportunities for companies and researchers to stay connected with new ideas and emerging trends in the field. Robotics conferences provide a chance to learn from leading researchers, understand where the industry is headed, and build relationships that support long-term innovation. Check out our list below of next year’s top conferences to attend.
NVIDIA GTC AI Conference
March 16-19, 2026 | San Jose, California
Experience how AI and accelerated computing are helping humanity solve our most complex challenges with thousands of developers, innovators, and business leaders.
European Robotics Forum (ERF)
March 23-27, 2026 | Stavanger, Norway
As Europe’s premier robotics conference, ERF brings together over 1,000 participants, including researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, to discuss the latest advancements and trends in robotics. This year’s focus is “robotics for the blue economy and growth in space”, representing a significant intersection of advanced technology and sustainable development.
Robotics Summit and Expo
May 25-27, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts
This is a multifaceted educational conference and expo dedicated to addressing the issues involved with the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of commercial robotics and intelligent system products and services.
ICRA
June 1-5, 2026 | Vienna, Austria
The International Conference on Robotics and Automation is the premier robotics and automation conference, the flagship event of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, bringing together the world’s top researchers and industry leaders.
RoboBusiness
TBA 2026 | Santa Clara, California
Gain insights on robotics and AI research, trends, and applications in various industries through keynotes, exhibits, and networking.
ROSCon
September 22-24, 2026 | Toronto, Ontario
We are thrilled to welcome the international ROS community to our own backyard in Ontario! This annual conference brings together fellow developers and researchers to share and discuss the latest advancements, innovations, and applications of robotics in various industries. Website TBA.
IROS
September 28 – October 1, 2026 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) is a large and impactful forum for the international robotics research community to explore intelligent robots and smart machines via panels, workshops, exhibits, and more. Website TBA.
We are looking forward to attending some of these amazing events next year to further connect with our industry partners and fellow robotics researchers! Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our emails (link) for all the latest information.