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 7 August.
Don't miss this opportunity - book your exhibition booth at the joint iSAIRAS & iSpaRonow and take advantage of the discounted rates.
Latest News
i-SAIRAS Abstract Submission is closed.
iSpaRo Papers Submission is closed.
Important Dates
Please check the important dates, as there have been some minor changes.
Call for Workshops iSpaRo.
Information about the Workshops iSpaRo you will find here
Pre-Registration for Abstract Submitter is open, the registration process itself will open on 16 August 2026