IEEE/RSJ INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTELLIGENT ROBOTS AND SYSTEMS (IROS)
SEPTEMBER 27 – OCTOBER 1, 2026
(EXHIBITS : SEPTEMBER 28 – 30)
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
SPONSORING SOCIETIES
INVITATION TO PARTNER
Dear Industry Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to invite you to participate as a partner and/or exhibitor at the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) to be held in Pittsburgh, PA from September 27-October 2, 2026. IROS is the premier annual conference for Robotics and AI, attracting over 7000 leading academics, researchers, students, and industry professionals from all over the world. The research presented at this conference covers the cutting edge of all areas of robotics, such as manipulation, drones, mobile robots and driverless cars, with applications in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, agriculture and more.
As a partner or exhibitor of this conference, you will be able to showcase your products and services to attendees who influence and shape the future of robotics (over 33% of the attendees have decision making authority for purchases). IROS is a standout destination for recruiting, showcasing the world’s top talent in robotics, AI, computer vision and associated fields – and the October timeframe for IROS makes it a particularly opportune event if you are looking for summer 2027 interns.
IROS also has extensive media coverage from the top tech websites and magazines, including IEEE Spectrum, MIT Tech Review and more, providing incredible value for new research or product announcements. The explosion of interest in robotics and AI is also evident in the social media space where research videos from IROS often go viral, attracting interest from the larger technology audience beyond robotics.
IROS is, of course, a showcase for the latest robotics research. Work presented at the IROS technical sessions highlights emerging trends and techniques that will form the foundation for future applications and products. Examples include advanced AI for robots, humanoid robots, motion planning for mobile robots (now widely deployed in manufacturing and logistics), autonomy for drones (with applications in entertainment, security, farming), object recognition and grasping (now becoming ubiquitous with picking robots in logistics). A diverse slate of keynote speakers at IROS will present the latest advances and often provide a historical perspective for the evolution of the field over the years.
IROS will be held in 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA, which the Wall Street Journal once termed Roboburgh. IROS is an opportunity to connect the robotics research community to this larger industrial audience in America’s manufacturing heartland.
CONNECT IN-PERSON WITH MORE THAN 7,000 LEADING ROBOTICISTS!
More than 7,000 professionals come from academia and industry where they are hard at work developing the next generation of experimental and commercial robots and intelligent systems products and services. Here is just a snapshot of the anticipated professional profile for IROS 2026 attendees (from a past IEEE Robotics Conference).
INDUSTRY LEADING ORGANIZATIONS
81% of attendees come from organizations of more than 100 employees with an emphasis on the university and research setting.
ORGANIZATION SIZE
- 61% – More than 1,000 employees/staff
- 20% – 101 – 1,000 employees/staff
- 19% — 100 or less employees/staff
PROFESSIONAL SETTING
- 82% – University/Research Institution
- 15% – Business and Industry
- 03% — Government/Non-Profit/NGO
EXPERIENCED ROBOTICISTS
Nearly 4 in 10 attendees have more than 10 years of experience in Robotics.
YEARS IN PROFESSION
- 16% – More than 20 years
- 22% – 11-20 years
- 21% — 6-10 years
- 28% — 2-5 years
- 05% — Less than 2 years
- 08% — Student/Pre-professional
WIDE RANGING APPLICATIONS
Manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics represent the largest application interests.
APPLICATION INTEREST
- 45% – Manufacturing
- 37% – Healthcare
- 28% — Logistics
- 21% – Agriculture
- 18% – Defense
- 10% — Security
- 09% – Mining
DIVERSE PURCHASING INTEREST
Attendees come with a wide breadth of product interests.
PRODUCT INTEREST
- 62% — Sensors/Sensing Systems
- 57% — Software/Simulation
- 56% — Motion Control
- 52% — Cameras/Imaging/Vision
- 44% — Controllers
- 36% — End Effectors/Grippers
- 30% — Soft Robotics
- 15% —Microprocessors/SoCs
- 09% — Batteries/Power source
BUYING POWER
72% of attendees play a role in the purchase of products and services for their organization.
PURCHASING INFLUENCE
- 33% — Final decision
- 18% — Specify products/services
- 21% — Recommend for purchase
- 28% — No role
ENHANCE YOUR BRAND IMAGE, POSITION YOUR ORGANIZATION AS AN INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADER, AND GET ACCESS TO TOP TALENT IN THE FIELD BY TAKING ADVANTAGE OF AN EXHIBIT AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT IROS 2026.
JOIN US AND ENHANCE YOUR BRAND WITH THE WORLD’S TOP ROBOTICS RESEARCHERS!
IROS offers your organization a menu of opportunities to extend your brand message beyond your exhibit space and throughout the convention center. There is an opportunity to achieve every marketing objective for every exhibit budget.
TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR INVESTMENT AT IROS 2026
OPTION ONE
Consider a Conference Partnership Level most appropriate for your industry standing and brand image.
OPTION TWO
Reserve an a la carte Partnership Opportunity to further extend your brand message with each conference attendee.
OPTION THREE
Select an Exhibit Opportunity or, if you have already selected a Conference Partnership Level, consider adding exhibit space to maximize your presence in the exhibit hall.
RESERVE YOUR EXHIBIT AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY TODAY!*
RESERVE YOUR EXHIBIT AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY TODAY!*
RESERVE YOUR EXHIBIT AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY TODAY!*
EXHIBIT SPACE RENTAL
USD (available in increments of 10’ x 10’)
Standard Booth Rental — $55.00 per sq. ft.
Early Bird Booth Rental — $49.50 per sq. ft. before APRIL 1, 2026
Start-up Booth Rental — *$2,500.00 booth package (10’ x 10’)
Exhibit space rental includes:
- Two (2) Conference Registration Passes per 100 sq. ft. of exhibit space. Additional Exhibitor Personnel Passes can be purchased.
- Access to post-conference delegate list with email addresses and mailing information (GDPR compliant, opt-outs removed).
- Complimentary access to the Welcome Reception & Farewell with an Exhibitor Personnel Pass.
- Complimentary listing in the Conference Exhibit Directory that includes contact information and product description.
- Complimentary listing on the Conference mobile app.
- Complimentary WiFi Internet access in the exhibit hall.
- Access to high-impact partnership opportunities available only to exhibitors.
Contact:
Patrick Filippelli, Sales Manager
E: PFilippelli@heiexpo.com P: 630.929.7960
IROS 2026 Sales Team, c/o Hall-Erickson, Inc., IROS@heiexpo.com
COMING SOON
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EXHIBIT HALL SCHEDULE
NOTE: Exhibit schedule subject to change
INSTALLATION
Saturday, September 26
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 27
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
EXHIBIT HOURS
Sunday, September 27
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday, September 28
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, September 29
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, September 30
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
DISMANTLING
Wednesday, September 30
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, October 1
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
THE VENUE
In the heart of the city, nestled between Downtown’s Cultural District, the historic Strip District, and the Allegheny River, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center provides optimal access for exploring what Pittsburgh has to offer. Quick access to shops, restaurants, and hotels make this venue ideal for all visitors. For more information, visit https://www.pittsburghcc.com.
RESERVE YOUR EXHIBIT AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY TODAY!
Contact:
Patrick Filippelli, Sales Manager
E: PFilippelli@heiexpo.com P: 630.929.7960
IROS 2026 Sales Team, c/o Hall-Erickson, Inc., IROS@heiexpo.com
SPONSORING SOCIETIES