Research in robotics demands venues where academic teams and industry suppliers validate prototypes, discuss experimental results and negotiate technology transfer. ICRA provides that technical forum during the first week of June in Vienna.
Dates and venue for ICRA 2026 in Vienna
ICRA | IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2026 takes place from June 1 to 5, 2026 at Messe Wien. The schedule combines technical sessions with supplier exhibition spaces, workshops and parallel activities aimed at both researchers and industry attendees.
Who attends ICRA 2026
The conference brings together robotics and automation professionals from universities, research centers and companies supplying hardware and software. IEEE RAS documentation lists expert panels, tutorials, short courses and supplier exhibits, which define a mixed audience interested in both publication and commercial adoption.
Program highlights at ICRA 2026
According to IEEE RAS materials, ICRA features expert panels, tutorial sessions, short courses and supplier exhibits. That setup allows attendees to see advances in perception, control, robot learning and soft robotics, and to evaluate solutions ready for integration in industrial projects. Exhibitors typically use demo areas and technical tracks to showcase sensor-platform integrations and system-level software.
Preparing B2B outreach for ICRA 2026
- Set session-driven objectives. Target tutorials and exhibition zones that match your offerings and prioritize short meetings with technical decision makers.
- Focus demos on measurable outcomes. Demonstrations that highlight validation or performance metrics ease technical and commercial discussions.
- Have concise technical documentation. Provide one-page technical briefs and concrete use cases for researchers and procurement teams.
- Schedule meetings in advance. Reach out to research groups and exhibitors beforehand to secure 20–30 minute slots during the conference.
Practical notes for researchers and vendors
Researchers should prioritize publication sessions and tutorials for method feedback. Vendors should allocate skilled technical staff for demos and detailed Q&A. In both cases the ability to translate technical advances into industrial use cases will determine the traction of collaborations.
ICRA 2026 frames a direct intersection between research and market readiness where clear technical demonstrations and a focused outreach plan matter. For logistical details and registration consult the official conference page at https://www.ieee-ras.org/conferences-workshops/fully-sponsored/icra
