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International Robot Safety Conference IRSC 2026

International Robot Safety Conference 2026 (Nov 3–5, Detroit) is a leading industry event on robotic safety, standards, risk assessment, and compliance practices, featuring expert sessions, exhibits, and practical training.

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International Robot Safety Conference 2026

Event Title:

International Robot Safety Conference (IRSC 2026)

Dates: November 3–5, 2026

Location:

Huntington Place
Detroit, Michigan, USA

Organizer:

Association for Advancing Automation (A3)

Overview:

The International Robot Safety Conference (IRSC 2026) is a leading professional forum focused on robotics safety, risk assessment, and compliance in automated workplaces. With more than three decades of history, this event offers in-depth training, technical sessions, and exhibits designed to help companies implement safe robotic systems.

Robotics systems are increasingly deployed across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and service environments. As their capabilities and prevalence grow, worker safety and regulatory compliance become critical challenges. IRSC addresses these needs through expert-led sessions and practical discussions on standards, risk mitigation, and implementation of safety frameworks.

 

Program Highlights:

Expert Presentations & Panels
• Insights from over 40 safety professionals and regulatory officials on contemporary safety issues.
• Sessions covering updates to key standards such as ANSI/A3 R15.06 and ISO 10218.

Workshops and Training
• Sessions on risk assessment techniques, collaborative robot safety, mobile robot risk, and cybersecurity implications.
• Practical guidance on translating standards into operational safety practices.

Exhibits & Networking
• Tabletop exhibits featuring leading robotics safety technologies and service providers.
• Networking opportunities for safety engineers, integrators, manufacturers, and operational leaders to share best practices and solutions.

Who Should Attend:

• Safety professionals and engineers responsible for robotic system deployment
• Operations managers and plant personnel overseeing automation
• Standards and compliance practitioners
• Integrators and robotics solution providers
• Regulatory and certification specialists

Key Themes:

  • Industrial robot safety standards updates

  • Risk assessment methodologies

  • Mobile and collaborative robot safety practices

  • Industrial cybersecurity and human-robot interaction safety

  • Practical implementation of safety frameworks

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