International Conference on Humanoid Robotics, Innovation & Leadership
Latin America's premier humanoid robotics forum offers IEEE Xplore indexing and hybrid global participation.
The Universidad Nacional del Callao (UNAC) and industrial patron NFM Robotics have announced HRFEST 2026, the International Conference on Humanoid Robotics, Innovation & Leadership, scheduled for November 5-7, 2026, in Callao, Peru. As a premier Latin American forum, this hybrid event is technically co-sponsored by IEEE, ensuring that all accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion in the prestigious IEEE Xplore digital library, which is typically indexed by Scopus and Ei Compendex. The conference aims to bridge advanced robotics research with industrial leadership, offering both in-person and virtual presentation options to accommodate a global audience.
The conference features four comprehensive technical tracks, inviting original submissions on Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing (including Humanoid Robotics and Cobots), AI & Data Science (covering Generative AI and LLMs), Engineering Management (focusing on Industry 4.0 and Tech Entrepreneurship), and Applied Technologies (like IoT and Biomedical Engineering). Researchers must submit manuscripts, not exceeding six pages in the IEEE Conference template format, via EasyChair by the July 5, 2026 deadline. A strict double-blind peer review process will be enforced, with acceptance notifications scheduled for September 15, 2026. The event will be hosted alongside the IEEE RAS Regional Manufacturing Workshop, facilitating crucial networking between LATAM researchers and global industry leaders.
- IEEE-technically co-sponsored hybrid conference in Peru (Nov 5-7, 2026) with papers submitted to IEEE Xplore for indexing.
- Features four tracks: Robotics/AI/Engineering Management/Applied Tech, with submissions due via EasyChair by July 5, 2026.
- Hosted by UNAC and NFM Robotics, it connects LATAM research with global industry alongside an IEEE RAS workshop.
Why It Matters
Provides a high-visibility, indexed publication venue and networking hub for robotics and AI professionals in Latin America.