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IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems — 2026

September 27, 2026 - October 1, 2026

David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Robotics AI Autonomous Systems

Important Dates

Submission deadline     March 2, 2026
Notification of acceptance     June 16, 2026

CORE Ranking A

The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) is one of the largest and most influential robotics conferences in the world, drawing several thousand researchers, engineers, and students annually. IROS covers the full breadth of intelligent systems research - from autonomous vehicles and surgical robots to perception, manipulation, and human-robot interaction. The 2026 edition returns to Pittsburgh, a city with deep roots in robotics research through Carnegie Mellon University and a thriving autonomous vehicle industry. The David L. Lawrence Convention Center sits on the Allegheny River waterfront in downtown Pittsburgh, within walking distance of most conference hotels and the city cultural district.

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Venue

David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Our picks for IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems attendees

A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.

Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
745 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Indoor poolHot tubFitness centerFree hot breakfastFree evening drinksRestaurantFree WiFi

Three-star Drury property near the convention center with free hot breakfast and free evening drinks and snacks included in the rate -...

Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
1247 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Indoor poolHot tubFitness centerFree hot breakfastFree WiFiRiver views

Three-star Hampton Inn in the Strip District near the convention center with an indoor pool, hot tub, and free breakfast included -...

Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Fitness centerMultiple restaurantsBarFree WiFiMeeting roomsConcierge

Pittsburgh’s most storied grand hotel, open since 1916 on Mellon Square, with ornate lobbies, multiple dining venues including a speakeasy bar, and...

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Indoor poolFitness centerRestaurantBarFree WiFiBusiness center

Reliable four-star Marriott in the downtown core with an indoor pool and fitness center, a 10-minute walk from the convention center -...

Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
107 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Fitness centerRestaurantBarFree WiFiRoom serviceBusiness center

Four-star Marriott property in the historic Fulton Building, steps from the convention center and the Cultural District - the closest full-service hotel...

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