ROBOTICS SUMMIT & EXPO
Robotics Summit & Expo brings together 5,000+ developers focused on building robots for aerospace and defense, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and other markets.
Event at a glance
Dates: May 27, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Event status: PAST
Main themes
Humanoid robotics
Robotics software and simulation
Medical and assistive robotics
Industrial automation
Why this event matters
The Robotics Summit & Expo is a premier technical event that explores the latest in motion control, sensing, AI, software, ROS, humanoids, and manufacturability. It brings together 6,000+ developers building robots for aerospace and defense, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and other markets. Attendees gain insights into the latest enabling technologies, engineering best practices, and emerging trends in robotics innovation in Boston. The conference is crucial for the robotics industry as it provides face-to-face engagement between industry leaders and innovators seeking solutions to robotics engineering challenges.
Speakers and community
The conference features keynotes and speakers from prominent companies including QNX, Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics, General Motors, Universal Robots, Locus Robotics, Amazon Robotics, AWS, Brain Corp, Fictiv, Harmonic Drive, maxon, PickNik Robotics, RealSense, Tesla, and Toyota Research Institute. Notable speakers include Noland Arbaugh, the world's first Neuralink user, and over 70 industry experts sharing insights on robotics development, AI, and autonomous systems.
Venue and setting
The event is held at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The venue is steps away from the MBTA's Silver Line World Trade Center stop, which services Logan Airport, and is a 15-minute walk from South Station, one of Boston's major transportation hubs. Boston is considered the heart of robotics innovation, making it an ideal location for this technical design and development event.
Previous editions
The 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo brought together an amazing mix of industrial leaders, early-stage innovators, and academic trailblazers in Boston. The event has grown year after year to the point where it is bursting at the seams in one of the largest venues in Boston, demonstrating its importance as a must-attend event for the robotics industry.
