# Event Details - **Event Name**: RAS 2026 | 9th Annual IEEE UK and Ireland RAS Chapter Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready to dive deep into the world of robotics and automation at the 9th Annual IEEE UK and Ireland RAS Chapter Conference!About this EventJoin us for the 9th edition of the IEEE UK and Ireland RAS Chapter Conference, an event dedicated to Robotics and Automation enthusiasts! Taking place on Friday, February 20, 2026, this in-person conference promises to be a rewarding experience for academic researchers, industrialists, and stakeholders in robotics and automation.Featuring a diverse range of invited talks, workshops, and interactive sessions, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about the latest advancements in robotics and automation. Connect with like-minded professionals, leading research institutions in UK & Ireland, and key industry stakeholders, and gain valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies, challenges and needs that shape our future.With a focus on fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, our conference offers a unique opportunity to network with experts in the field. Discover ground-breaking research, explore emerging trends, and engage in thought-provoking discussions.We will also organise multiple satellite events to promote discussion and knowledge exchange, even for those who cannot attend in person, and to enlarge the impact of RAS. The conference welcomes all levels of expertise. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of the 9th Annual IEEE UK and Ireland RAS Chapter Conference. Mark your calendars and get ready for two exciting days of innovation and inspiration! Learn more about the conference program !Thursday 20th February?: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration?: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AMPlenary TalkHost: Cecilia LaschiInfo: Plenary Talk: Cecilia Laschi National University of Singapore?: 09:45 AM - 10:45 AMPanel Session: Human Robot Interaction / Soft Robotics / Medical Robotics?: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AMRefreshments & Poster Session?: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMPlenary TalkHost: Katja MombaurInfo: Plenary Talk: Katja Mombaur Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMPanel Session: Manufacturing Robotics & Sustainable Manufacturing?: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PMLight Lunch & Lab ToursInfo: Light Lunch & Lab Tours Tour of the Robot Farm and MU Labs?: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PMPlenary TalkHost: Saeid NahavandiInfo: Plenary Talk: Saeid Nahavandi Swinburne University of Technology, Australia?: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PMPanel Session: Marine Robotics / Drones / Ag Robotics?: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PMRefreshments, Posters & Student PrizesInfo: Refreshments, Posters & Student Prizes Student prizes and awards ceremony?: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PMIEEE RAS UK & Ireland AGM - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maynooth/ras-2026-|-9th-annual-ieee-uk-and-ireland-ras-chapter-conference/100001979182191212 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, it, workshops, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fras-2026-9th-annual-ieee-uk-and-ireland-ras-chapter-conference-tickets-1979182191212 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.88, max: 57.04, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Maynooth - **state**: KE - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Renehan Hall - **lat**: 53.3793532 - **long**: -6.5961843 - **full address**: Renehan Hall, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: IEEE UK & Ireland RAS Chapter (https://allevents.in/org/ieee-uk-and-ireland-ras-chapter/25297428) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/445f4372022102ec3a827534bd07c7f3145abcbd4d546cb793777872717dc23b-rimg-w1200-h500-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1767073110 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=RAS+2026+%7C+9th+Annual+IEEE+UK+and+Ireland+RAS+Chapter+Conference&date=20+Feb ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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