RoboBusiness 2026 call for speakers closes soon - The Robot Report

The call for speakers for RoboBusiness 2026 is now open, but time is running out to submit proposals. The premier event for commercial robotics development and industry trends will take place Oct. 20-21 in Santa Clara, California. All speaker proposals must be submitted by July 8, 2026, through the official submission form.

Now in its 20th year, RoboBusiness has served as a central gathering for robotics professionals to discuss cutting-edge developments and market trends. Organizers are seeking proposals that align with the event’s six core tracks.

Conference Tracks for 2026

This year’s program will cover a broad range of topics essential to the robotics ecosystem:

• Physical AI – Exploring methods and technologies that enable robots to learn from sensor data, adapt to dynamic environments, and acquire new tasks more efficiently.
• Enabling Technologies – Advances in motion control, vision systems, and software that are making robots more productive.
• Humanoids – Sessions dedicated to designing, developing, and deploying humanoid robots for industrial applications.
• Field Robotics – Best practices for outdoor robot deployment in agriculture, construction, and other field-based sectors.
• Development – Techniques for building more robust robots using CAD/CAM, simulation, programming, engineering methodologies, and manufacturing innovations.
• Business & Deployment – Insights into investment sources, go-to-market strategies, scaling startups, deployment approaches, and other business challenges.

Notable Past Speakers

RoboBusiness has consistently attracted leading voices from the robotics industry. Past presenters include Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3); Ken Goldberg, the William S. Floyd Jr. Distinguished Chair in Engineering at UC Berkeley; and Deepu Talla, vice president of robotics and edge AI at NVIDIA.

Speaker Benefits

Selected speakers receive a complimentary full registration, providing access to all keynotes, general sessions, panels, and special events. Additionally, each speaker is granted complimentary guest registrations for up to two guests.

Additional Opportunities

RoboBusiness is also seeking investors and emerging startups to compete in the annual Pitchfire Robotics Startup Competition. For sponsorship and exhibition inquiries, contact Colleen Sepich at csepich[AT]wtwhmedia.com. For questions about conference programming, reach out to Steve Crowe at scrowe[AT]wtwhmedia.com.

WTWH Media, the producer of The Robot Report, Automated Warehouse, and RoboBusiness, also organizes the Robotics Summit & Expo.

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