Tag: robotics

Top robotics conferences in 2026 highlight breakthroughs in AI integration, collaborative robots, autonomous systems, and industrial applications, connecting developers, researchers, investors, and manufacturers to accelerate commercialization

CES 2026 (Robotics Pavilion)

• Date: January 6–10, 2026​
• Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA​
• Overview: Massive showcase featuring cobots, mobile robots, industrial arms, vision systems, grippers, humanoid robots, and service robots across consumer and industrial applications.​
  https://www.ces.tech

MD&M West / WestPack Robotics Zone 2026

• Date: February 3–5, 2026​
• Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, USA​
• Overview: Medical device and packaging robotics showcase covering cobots, mobile robots, vision systems, grippers, and end-of-arm tooling for healthcare manufacturing.​
  https://www.mdmwest.com

NVIDIA GTC AI Conference

• Date: March 16–19, 2026​
• Location: San Jose, California, USA​
• Overview: Premier AI and accelerated computing event exploring robotics applications with developers, innovators, and business leaders solving complex automation challenges.​
  https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/

European Robotics Forum (ERF)

• Date: March 23–27, 2026​
• Location: Stavanger, Norway​
• Overview: Europe’s leading robotics conference with 1,000+ researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers focusing on blue economy and space robotics applications.​
  https://errc.eu/robotics-forum/

World Summit on Robotics, AI & Machine Learning

• Date: March 26–28, 2026​
• Location: Rome, Italy​
• Overview: Global summit uniting experts for breakthroughs in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning across industrial and service applications.​
  https://roboticsworldsummit.com

Robotics Summit & Expo

• Date: May 25–27, 2026​
• Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA, USA​
• Overview: Comprehensive conference and expo addressing commercial robotics design, development, manufacturing, and delivery across key industries.​
  https://www.roboticssummit.com

International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)

• Date: June 1–5, 2026​
• Location: Vienna, Austria​
• Overview: IEEE flagship robotics conference uniting top researchers and industry leaders for advancements in automation and intelligent systems.​
  https://2026.ieee-icra.org

International Conference on Robotics & Automation

• Date: May 18–20, 2026​
• Location: Madrid, Spain​
• Overview: Platform for scientists, researchers, and professionals to share findings and foster collaborations in robotics and automation technologies.​
  https://robotics.pagesconferences.org

Automate Show & Conference

• Date: June 22–25, 2026​
• Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA​
• Overview: Major automation event featuring industrial robots, cobots, vision systems, and AI-driven manufacturing solutions with extensive exhibits.​
  https://www.automateshow.com

Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS)

• Date: July 13–17, 2026​
• Location: Sydney, Australia​
• Overview: Premier academic robotics conference presenting cutting-edge research across all robotics disciplines and applications.​
  https://roboticsconference.org

These conferences offer prime opportunities for robotics IP professionals to track patentable innovations in AI, autonomy, and manufacturing systems.​

Please note that event dates and locations are subject to change. Check official websites for updates.​

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