IEEE Humanoids 2026
Hosted by Robots and Startups + Andra Keay
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What to look forward to
From December 6–9, IEEE Humanoids 2026 will bring leading robotics researchers, engineers, and industry innovators together for talks, demos, workshops, debates, and competitions, including the NIST Humanoid Benchmark Challenge. Keynotes will feature leaders such as RJ Scaringe, CEO of Mind Robotics and Rivian, Disney Robotics Research Director Moritz Bächer, and Zhejiang University professor Rong Xiong.
Inside the event
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Bringing together the world’s leading researchers, engineers, and industry innovators in humanoid and human-centered robotics for a four-day program including speakers, demos, debates, exhibits, competitions, workshops and tutorials.
Sunday Dec 6th
Panels on The Future of Work, Physical AI Policy and The Ethics of Humanoids. Robot entertainment and student showcase. NIST Humanoid Benchmark Loco-Manipulation Challenge starts.
Monday Dec 7th
Academic and Standards Workshops, Venture and Manufacturing Summits followed by Welcome Reception.
Tuesday Dec 8th
Keynotes from RJ Scaringe, CEO of Mind Robotics and Rivian, Moritz Baecher, Director of Disney Robotics Research. Panels, oral presentations and poster sessions. Exhibit Hall and Tech Talk stage, followed by Award Dinner.
Wednesday Dec 9th
Keynotes from Rong Xiong, Qiushi Distinguished Professor at Zhejiang University, Founder of Humanoid Innovation Center and Jerry Pratt, CTO and CoFounder of Persona AI. Panels, oral presentations and poster sessions. Exhibit Hall and Tech Talk stage, followed by NIST Humanoid Challenge finals, robot parade and Farewell Reception.
Tickets available for Full Conference (including workshops and Sunday) or for Main Conference (including Sunday). Tickets for Sunday only may be available closer to the event.
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Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA. Confirm the venue with the organizer before traveling.
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