Robotics conferences 2026 open registrations in US and Sri Lanka

Registrations have opened for two major robotics events in 2026. In Sri Lanka, the Faculty of Engineering at SLIIT announced the launch of ROBOFEST 2026, the country’s premier robotics competition. The event will feature school, university and open categories, with new challenges including an Autonomous Rover Competition and the continuing Autonomous Drone Competition.

In the United States, RoboBusiness 2026 opened registration for its conference celebrating its 20th anniversary. The two‑day event will take place on Oct. 20‑21, 2026, at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Produced by The Robot Report and Arrowfly, the conference will cover five tracks—physical AI, enabling technologies, humanoids, field robotics, and business deployment—and includes speakers such as Rodney Brooks and Ken Goldberg. MassRobotics serves as the strategic partner, and discounts are available for academia and corporate groups.