:bird: Submit Your Birds of a Feather Session Ideas for ROSCon Global 2026
ROSCon Global 2026 opens informal session proposals for subgroups like Navigation and Physical AI, with limited slots on September 22.
The organizers of ROSCon Global 2026 have officially opened the submission period for 'Birds of a Feather' (BoF) sessions. These sessions are a staple of the conference, designed as informal, community-driven meetings where specific subgroups within the expansive ROS (Robot Operating System) ecosystem can connect. Targeted areas include technical working groups like Navigation and MoveIt, as well as application-focused communities such as space robotics, maritime robotics, and the emerging field of physical AI. For the 2026 event, a limited number of physical conference rooms will be allocated for these BoF meetings, all scheduled for the first day of the conference, September 22nd, which is dedicated to workshops. Organizers note a scheduling conflict, as these sessions will run concurrently with workshops, requiring attendees to choose between them.
The announcement, made by community manager Katherine Scott, serves as a broader reminder of several fast-approaching ROSCon Global 2026 deadlines. The call for main conference talk proposals closes on April 26, 2026. For companies looking to gain visibility, the first batch of sponsors will be announced soon, and the deadline to secure a premium booth location is imminent. Furthermore, early bird ticket sales are set to begin on May 11, 2026. The post emphasizes that the conference frequently sells out and that these early bird tickets offer the lowest available admission price, urging the community to act quickly to secure their spot at the premier global event for ROS developers and researchers.
- BoF session submissions are now open for ROSCon Global 2026, allowing informal meetups for subgroups like Navigation and Physical AI.
- Sessions are scheduled for September 22, 2026, but will conflict with workshops, forcing attendees to choose.
- Critical deadlines are approaching: talk proposals are due April 26, and early bird ticket sales start May 11.
Why It Matters
This is the key channel for niche ROS communities to organize and collaborate at the year's largest global robotics software conference.