IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems — 2026
September 27, 2026 - October 1, 2026
David L. Lawrence Convention CenterPittsburgh, PA, USA
Important Dates
| 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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