2026 ASIAN ROBOTICS CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION (ARCE)
Under the theme “Intelligent Manufacturing for the Future · Shared Success,” ARCE 2026 will gather global technology leaders to explore cutting-edge innovations and foster business collaboration.
Event at a glance
Dates: June 27, 2026 – June 29, 2026
Duration: 3 Days
Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Event status: PAST
Main themes
Humanoid robotics
Robotics software and simulation
Human-robot interaction
Medical and assistive robotics
Why this event matters
' The conference will gather global technology leaders to explore cutting-edge innovations in robotics and foster business collaboration across Asia and beyond. ARCE 2026 expects to attract over 60,000 professional visitors primarily from Asia and showcase more than 500 companies throughout the full robotics industry chain. Focus areas include humanoid robots, embodied intelligence, service robots, medical robots, industrial and collaborative robots, mobile robots, agricultural robots, and core robotic components. The event features dedicated country pavilions and combines exhibition space with an industry conference addressing critical topics such as robotics technology governance, human-robot symbiosis, and intelligent transformation pathways for enterprises. Co-organized by the ARCE Committee and Guangdong Robotics Association, the event serves as a vital platform for international technology cooperation and business development in the rapidly evolving Asian robotics ecosystem.
Speakers and community
ARCE conferences typically host leading academicians, scholars, corporate executives, and policymakers from multiple countries and regions across Asia. The industry conference features in-depth dialogues led by experts addressing topics such as robotics technology and global governance, industrial opportunities in human-robot symbiosis era, and intelligent transformation paths for small and medium-sized enterprises. Participants include representatives from international robotics giants, domestic innovation leaders, research institutes, key laboratories, universities, and top scientific journals. The conference attracts industry professionals, robotics manufacturers, AI developers, automation integrators, academic researchers, startup innovators, government officials, investors, and supply chain managers.
Venue and setting
ARCE 2026 will be held at the Guangzhou International Sourcing Center (ISC) located in the Pazhou exhibition area in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China. The venue sits adjacent to the Canton Fair Complex on Pazhou Island in southeast Guangzhou, with a building area of 258,000 square meters offering modern facilities and excellent accessibility. Guangzhou serves as the capital of Guangdong Province and core engine city of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, boasting a solid manufacturing foundation and well-established innovation ecosystem.
Previous editions
' The 2025 edition attracted over 500 globally renowned exhibitors including international robotics giants, domestic innovation leaders, and startup teams, with an expected 100,000 visitors from diverse industries. The event showcased cutting-edge technologies across humanoid robots, embodied intelligence, industrial automation, service robots, and core components spanning the entire robotics industry chain. The concurrent ARCE Industry Conference featured academicians, scholars, corporate executives, and policymakers from multiple Asian countries engaging in dialogues on robotics governance, human-machine coexistence, and SME transformation.
