ISR Europe 2023 (56th International Symposium on Robotics)
- Date
- 2023-09-26
- Location
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Host
- International Federation of Robotics (IFR)
About this event
ISR Europe 2023 brings one of robotics’ longest-running international gatherings to Stuttgart for a focused, in-person symposium built around the real work happening in industrial robotics today. If you care about where robotics is going next, and want direct access to the people shaping that direction across research, engineering, and industry, this is the kind of event worth making time for. Set in a standalone format, the 56th International Symposium on Robotics creates space for deeper conversation and more concentrated exchange. Rather than being one part of a larger trade-show environment, the event centers the conference itself: the ideas, the technical discussion, the poster session, and the connections made between people working seriously in robotics. About the Event ISR Europe 2023 is the 56th edition of the International Symposium on Robotics, presented with support from the International Federation of Robotics and organized in cooperation with Fraunhofer IPA. Hosted in Stuttgart, Germany, the symposium is designed as an in-person meeting point for the robotics community, with a strong emphasis on industrial robotics and the broader ecosystem around it. This edition was structured in a new standalone format, separate from the automatica exhibition. That matters because it changes the experience: attendees can expect a conference environment that is more focused, more discussion-driven, and better suited to meaningful technical exchange than a schedule built around a large expo floor. At its core, the event is about bringing together professionals, researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers who are actively engaged in robotics. Whether your work sits in applied research, systems integration, automation strategy, manufacturing, or robotics development, the symposium offers a place to compare notes with others facing similar challenges and opportunities. The format combines two conference tracks with a poster session, giving attendees multiple ways to engage with new ideas. You can follow the discussions most relevant to your work, move between different perspectives within the field, and use the poster format for more direct, detailed conversations. What to Expect Expect a conference experience organized around structured content and peer interaction rather than passive attendance. With two conference tracks, the program is built to cover a range of topics and viewpoints within robotics, making it easier to choose sessions that match your technical interests, industry role, or current projects. The poster session adds a different rhythm to the event. Instead of only hearing from speakers in a formal setting, attendees also have the chance to engage one-on-one or in small groups around specific research questions, implementations, and emerging ideas. That format is especially useful if you value asking detailed questions and having real conversations instead of just listening from the back of a room. You can expect the day to include: Conference presentations across two parallel tracks Poster-based discussions that allow for deeper technical exchange Networking opportunities with other attendees working across robotics and automation Exposure to current themes in industrial robotics and related fields A concentrated in-person environment designed for conversation, not distraction Because this is an in-person symposium in Stuttgart, there is also the practical advantage of being in a major European center for engineering, manufacturing, and applied innovation. The setting supports the event’s focus: this is not robotics discussed in the abstract, but robotics in the context of industry, systems, deployment, and future direction. Why Attend If you work in robotics, one of the biggest challenges is keeping up with the field without getting lost in noise. ISR Europe 2023 offers a more direct route: a curated, conference-led environment where the emphasis is on substance, exchange, and staying connected to what matters in industrial robotics right now. This is a strong event for people who want both insight and context. The formal sessions can help you broaden your view of the field, while the poster session and networking moments make it easier to pressure-test ideas, ask follow-up questions, and understand how others are approaching similar technical or organizational problems. You should consider attending if you want to: Stay current on developments in robotics and industrial automation Learn from peers across research and industry Build relationships with people in the European and international robotics community Get perspective on where industrial robotics is heading Find useful ideas you can bring back to your own work, team, or organization For researchers, this is a valuable place to share work and get informed feedback. For industry attendees, it is a practical opportunity to hear where the field is moving and to meet people whose expertise may become relevant collaborators, partners, or future hires. For anyone operating between research and application, the symposium’s format is especially useful because it brings both sides of the conversation into the same room. Practical Details Location: In person in Stuttgart, Germany Date and time: Tuesday, September 26 at 12:00 AM UTC This is an in-person event, so attendees should plan for on-site participation rather than a virtual or hybrid experience. If you are traveling in, it is worth planning your schedule to allow time not only for the formal sessions, but also for the informal conversations between them, since those are often where the most useful connections begin. The event is best suited to people with a real interest in robotics, especially industrial robotics, as well as those looking for serious community and networking value. If your goal is to meet knowledgeable peers, hear focused conference content, and spend time in a room with people actively shaping the field, ISR Europe 2023 is built for exactly that. Because the symposium is organized around two tracks and a poster session, it helps to arrive ready to make choices about where to spend your attention. Review the program in advance if available, identify the themes most relevant to your work, and leave room for the unexpected conversations that often turn out to be the most useful part of attending. In short: ISR Europe 2023 is a focused, established robotics symposium with a format that favors depth, discussion, and professional connection. For attendees who want a serious in-person event in the heart of a major European robotics and manufacturing hub, it offers a strong reason to be in the room.
Who should attend
If you want a focused view of where industrial robotics is heading in Europe, this is a strong room to be in. - **You work in industrial robotics** and want practical insight beyond product marketing. The standalone symposium format puts the emphasis on ideas, technical exchange, and real discussion. - **You’re an engineer, researcher, or developer** looking to learn from two conference tracks and a poster session. If you like comparing approaches, spotting emerging methods, and asking detailed questions, you’ll get value here. - **You’re responsible for automation strategy or manufacturing innovation** and need a clearer sense of what matters now in robotics. This is a good fit if you want to separate near-term opportunities from longer-horizon research. - **You’re part of a robotics startup, supplier, integrator, or technology team** and want to understand the broader European landscape, meet serious peers, and stay close to current industry priorities. - **You care about the connection between applied research and industrial deployment.** With Fraunhofer IPA involved and IFR sponsorship, the event is especially relevant if you want conversations grounded in both technical rigor and real-world use. - **You’re based in Europe or working with European partners** and want an in-person setting in Stuttgart to build context, relationships, and momentum around industrial robotics.