i-SAIRAS & iSpaRo Conference 2026
Welcome to the Joint i-SAIRAS & iSpaRo Conference 2026
In 2026, for the first time, the international Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation in Space (i-SAIRAS) and the international Conference on Space Robotics (iSpaRo) will be held jointly at Confex in Cologne, Germany, from 03–06 November 2026 — bringing together space technology communities from industry, science and government.
- i-SAIRAS is the premier meeting ground for players from industry and space agencies on the latest advances in artificial intelligence, robotics and automation for space applications.
- iSpaRo is a young international conference series for enthusiastic researchers from industry and academia, focusing on state-of-the-art space robotics. This conference is IEEE peer reviewed, and proceedings are published in IEEE Xplore.
The joint i-SAIRAS and iSpaRo conference will provide panel sessions, technical workshops, expert forums and networking opportunities.
Participation requires prior registration.
Thomas Wolf,
Robert Stützer
German Space Agency
at DLR
Armin Wedler,
Maximo Roa
DLR Institute of
Robotics and Mechatronics
Partnership Programme
You will find the i-SAIRAS & iSpaRo 2026 Partnership Programme here.
We have extended the early-bird rates for exhibition booths until the end of September 2026.
Don't miss this opportunity - book your exhibition booth at the joint iSAIRAS & iSpaRonow and take advantage of the discounted rates.
Shortly, you will find an updated Partnership Programme on this website, featuring additional attractive partnership packages and further opportunities to support our conference as a partner.
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Registration is now open!
Find all information on how to register as a participant or for Partner Registration (Sponsors & Exhibitors) here on our website.
ESA Academy Conference Student Sponsorship Programme
We are pleased to announce a special opportunity for students of the Joint i-SAIRAS & iSpaRo Conference 2026, made possible through the generous support of the ESA Education Office to sponsor the attendance of up to five tertiary education students under the ESA Academy Conference Student Sponsorship Programme.
Find out more about the ESA Academy Conference Student Sponsorship Program and the registration form here.
All current information and important updates regarding the Joint i-SAIRAS & iSpaRo 2026 conference are now available on this website.
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