As robotics technology continues to evolve, attending conferences is one of the best ways to stay informed on the latest R&D, trends, and innovations surrounding AI, robotics, and RPA. Professionals from academia, industry, and research institutions gather annually at international conferences to discuss advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Below is a list of the 36 top robotics conferences to attend in 2025, along with their dates, locations, official websites, and a brief description of each event.
March 2025
20th ACM/IEEE International Conference
on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) 2025
Dates: March 3–6, 2025
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Website: https://humanrobotinteraction.org
Description: The ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) brings industry leaders together to discuss the latest advancements in
human-robot interaction. Key presentations focus on robotics usability, artificial intelligence, and collaborative automation.
International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (ICRM) 2025
Date: March 10, 2025
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Website: https://www.icrmconf.org
Description: The ICRM in Miami, Florida explores interdisciplinary research in robotics and mechatronics, with a key focus on automation, control systems, and AI integration.
GTC AI Conference 2025 (Hosted by NVIDIA)
Date: March 17, 2025
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Website: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/gtc/
Description: The NVIDIA-hosted conference highlights AI and its applications in robotics, automation, and deep learning. It includes sessions led by NVIDIA experts on AI-driven robotics solutions.
17th International Conference on Computer and Automation Engineering (ICCAE) 2025 Dates: March 20–22, 2025
Location: Perth, Australia
Website: http://www.iccae.org
Description: The annual International Conference on Computer and Automation Engineering delves into AI-based automation research, including focus areas on robotics and control engineering, providing a platform for academic and industry collaboration.
8th International Conference on Advanced Algorithms and Control Engineering (ICAACE) 2025
Dates: March 21–23, 2025
Location: Shanghai, China
Website: https://www.icaace.org
Description: The International Conference on Advanced Algorithms and Control Engineering, in Shanghai, China, presents advancements in algorithm development for robotic control and automation, featuring AI-driven solutions for various industries.
European Robotics Forum (ERF) 2025
Dates: March 25–27, 2025
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Website: https://www.eu-robotics.net/
Description: ERF is Europe's leading robotics conference, where researchers, engineers, and business professionals discuss key trends in automation and AI powered robotics.
April 2025
IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC) 2025
Dates: April 2–3, 2025
Location: Funchal, Portugal
Website: https://www.icarcs.org
Description: ICARSC focuses on autonomous robotics and competitive robotics research, featuring innovative AI applications in automation.
International Conference on Mechanical, Automobile, and Robotics Engineering (ICMARE) 2025
Date: April 10, 2025
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Website: https://www.icmare.org
Description: ICMARE explores the convergence of mechanical engineering, automation, and robotics, with applications in automotive and industrial sectors.
International Conference on Sensors, Mechatronics, and Automation (ICSMA) 2025
Date: April 10, 2025
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Website: https://www.icsma.org
Description: ICSMA focuses on sensor technologies, automation, and robotics applications in various industries.
6th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Control (AIRC) 2025
Dates: April 9–11, 2025
Location: Savannah, Georgia, USA
Website: https://www.airc2025.org
Description: AIRC highlights AI advancements in robotic control systems and discusses autonomous robotic solutions across industries.
3rd International Conference on Control and Robot Technology (ICCRT) 2025
Dates: April 16–18, 2025
Location: Singapore
Website: https://www.iccrt.org
Description: ICCRT explores cutting-edge control and automation techniques applied to robotics in industrial and research settings.
11th International Conference on Control, Automation, and Robotics (ICCAR) 2025
Dates: April 18–20, 2025
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Website: https://www.iccar.org
Description: ICCAR brings together experts in automation and control engineering to discuss AI integration, autonomous decision-making, and smart robotic systems.
IEEE 8th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft) 2025
Dates: April 22–26, 2025
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Website: https://www.robosoft.org
Description: RoboSoft focuses on advancements in soft robotics, a field emphasizing flexible and adaptable robotic designs inspired by biological systems.
Robotics Summit and Expo 2025
Dates: April 30 – May 1, 2025
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Website: https://www.roboticssummit.com
Description: The Robotics Summit and Expo 2025, in Boston, MA, is a one-stop shop dedicated to commercial robotics and industrial automation. Attendees can expect networking opportunities with industry thought leaders and insights into business applications of robotics across different sectors.
May 2025
Automate 2025
Dates: May 12–15, 2025
Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Website: https://www.automateshow.com
Description: Automate is North America's largest robotics and automation event, featuring exhibitions, industry discussions, and AI-driven robotics solutions.
IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2025
Dates: May 19–23, 2025
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Website: https://www.icra2025.org
Description: ICRA is a flagship robotics conference that brings together leading researchers to discuss innovations in robotic perception, planning, and AI integration.
International Conference on Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation (ICMRA) 2025
Date: May 20, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Website: https://www.icmra.org
Description: ICMRA focuses on emerging trends in mechatronics and robotics, including research on autonomous systems and smart automation.
Robotics and Technology in Rehabilitation Symposium 2025
Date: May 2, 2025
Location: Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Website: https://www.rehabroboticsymposium.com
Description: This event explores robotics applications in rehabilitation and assistive technology, covering AI-powered prosthetics and robotic therapy devices.
June 2025
IEEE International Conference on Real-time Computing and Robotics (RCAR) 2025
Dates: June 1–6, 2025
Location: Toyama, Japan
Website: https://www.rcar.org
Description: RCAR examines real-time computing challenges for robotics applications, including automation in industrial and smart environments.
Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS) 2025
Dates: June 21–25, 2025
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Website: https://www.roboticsconference.org
Description: The RSS conference features keynote presentations and round tables focusing on cutting-edge research in robotic learning, motion planning, and AI integration. This annual conference draws participants from top universities and research labs.
22nd International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots (UR) 2025
Dates: June 30 – July 2, 2025
Location: Texas, USA
Website: https://www.ur2025.org
Description: UR focuses on integrating robotics into everyday environments, including intelligent automation and robotic interactions.
July 2025
IEEE International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) 2025
Dates: July 14–18, 2025
Location: Hangzhou, China
Website: https://www.aim2025.org
Description: AIM brings together experts in mechatronics and smart systems, covering robotic intelligence and human-robot collaboration.
August 2025
International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics (ICARM) 2025
Dates: August 1–3, 2025
Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.icarm.org
Description: ICARM addresses challenges in robotic design and automation, with workshops on AI-powered robotic control.
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) 2025
Dates: August 10–14, 2025
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Website: https://www.iros2025.org
Description: IROS is one of the largest international robotics conferences, covering intelligent automation, robotic perception, and machine learning applications.
September 2025
World Robot Conference (WRC) 2025
Dates: September 10–12, 2025
Location: Beijing, China
Website: http://www.worldrobotconference.com
Description: WRC is a global forum showcasing AI-driven robotics innovations, including industrial and service robotics exhibitions.
International Conference on Robotics in Agriculture (ICRA) 2025
Dates: September 5–7, 2025
Location: Milan, Italy
Website: https://www.icra2025.org
Description: The ICRA brings attendees from around the world to explore topics such as robotic applications in agriculture. Key presentations cover automation in precision farming and AI-driven crop management.
International Conference on Underwater Robotics (ICUR) 2025
Dates: September 15–17, 2025
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Website: https://www.icur2025.org
Description: ICUR focuses on robotic systems for underwater exploration, oceanic data collection, and deep-sea robotics research.
October 2025
RoboBusiness 2025
Dates: October 15–16, 2025
Location: Santa Clara, California, USA
Website: https://www.robobusiness.com
Description: RoboBusiness focuses on the commercial applications of robotics, connecting investors, startups, and tech leaders in automation.
AI in Robotics and Automation (AIRA) 2025
Dates: October 1–3, 2025
Location: Toronto, Canada
Website: https://www.aira2025.org
Description: AIRA discusses the role of artificial intelligence in robotics and automation, covering AI-powered industrial robots and smart manufacturing.
International Conference on Swarm Robotics (ICSR) 2025
Dates: October 20–22, 2025
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: https://www.icsr.org
Description: ICSR explores the latest developments in swarm intelligence and collaborative robotics, with applications in manufacturing and disaster response.
November 2025
International Conference on Medical Robotics and Automation (ICMRA) 2025
Dates: November 8–10, 2025
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Website: https://www.icmra.org
Description: ICMRA discusses advancements in robotic-assisted surgery, AI-powered medical automation, and healthcare robotics.
International Conference on Biorobotics (ICBR) 2025
Dates: November 12–14, 2025
Location: Berlin, Germany
Website: https://www.icbr2025.org
Description: ICBR highlights bio-inspired robotics, including biomimetic robots and biologically driven artificial intelligence.
December 2025
International Conference on Industrial Robotics and Automation (ICIRA) 2025
Dates: December 2–5, 2025
Location: Singapore
Website: https://www.icira.org
Description: ICIRA focuses on industrial robotics, smart manufacturing, and logistics automation.
IEEE Smart Robotics Conference (SRC) 2025
Dates: December 10–12, 2025
Location: Singapore
Website: https://www.src2025.org
Description: SRC covers the latest advancements in intelligent robotics, AI-powered automation, and smart robotic systems.
Next-Gen Robotics and AI Expo 2025
Dates: December 15–16, 2025
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Website: https://www.nextgenrobotics2025.org
Description: This expo showcases the latest innovations in robotics, AI-driven automation, and future advancements in autonomous systems.
Why Attend These Conferences?
Attending these top robotics conferences is a great way to connect with industry leaders, explore the latest research, and stay ahead of emerging trends. You'll gain valuable insights and networking opportunities that can help drive innovation and growth in your field.
Whether you are an academic researcher, engineer, or business professional, attending these events can help you stay in the loop of robotics innovation.
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