IEEE Humanoids 2026

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.

Register your interest here OR go to bit.ly/humanoids26