ROSCon China 2026 returns to Shanghai with CFP and livestream
Shanghai hosts the premier regional robotics conference Oct 16–17, 2026.
The ROS Education Foundation in China has officially pre-announced ROSCon China 2026, the region’s flagship event for the Robot Operating System (ROS) community. The conference will take place October 16–17, 2026, in Shanghai, with both in-person attendance and live-streaming options. Organizers are inviting technical presentations, case studies, and lightning talks through a forthcoming Call for Proposals (CFP). The event aims to bring together core contributors, enterprises, researchers, and students to share advancements in the ROS ecosystem, embodied AI, robotics technologies, and commercial deployment.
This marks the latest iteration of a successful annual series that has grown in both attendance and scope. While the official website, speaker application portal, and early-bird registration links are not yet live, the community is encouraged to prepare submissions and mark their calendars. The ROSCon format traditionally features deep-dive technical sessions, networking opportunities, and showcases of real-world robotics applications. For professionals building or deploying ROS-based systems, this is a key event to connect with peers, discover emerging tools, and influence the direction of the open-source robotics stack.
- Event dates: October 16–17, 2026, in Shanghai, China.
- Format: In-person with live-streaming; CFP for technical talks, case studies, and lightning talks.
- Target audience: ROS developers, researchers, enterprises, and students focusing on embodied AI and commercial robotics.
Why It Matters
ROSCon China is the leading gathering for Asia’s robotics community, shaping the future of open-source robot software.