We Robot will come to Berlin: April 23rd – 25th 2026

NEWS

Just some short updates:

Thank you again for so many brilliant submissions to our Call for Papers.
The Programme Committee has made their decision and we will notify authors about the outcome in the upcoming week (26th January)
We have found our workshop and conference venues
- The pre-conference workshop will take place at Wikimedia Foundation, Berlin. We will open registration for this among conference attendees in due time.
- The main conference will take place on Friday and Saturday at buM – Place for Solidarity at the heart of urban Berlin. The „real Berlin“ is just on its doorstep – with bars, restaurants, parks, riverside walks and clubs.
- To be in walking distance, plan to stay close to East Side Mall (e.g. Hotel Michelberger, Holiday Inn City East Side, Hampton City East Side or closely)
The Organising Committee is preparing some fun events and get-togethers. Reach out to us if you wanna support us in this.
SPONSORS STILL WELCOME: We could still need more funding – from academic institutions, individual donors, industry partners. Spread the word!

We Robot is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed conference that brings together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss legal, ethical and policy implications of robots and other emergent digital technologies. Since its inception in 2012, the conference has fostered dynamic conversations regarding robot theory, design, ethics and development. We Robot has been hosted in Yale, Stanford, Ottawa, Seattle, Miami, Boston and Windsor (CA) in the past.

Recognized as one of North America’s most exciting interdisciplinary conferences on the societal implications of robotics, We Robot is now expanding to Europe, marking a significant step toward international collaboration and practical solidarity in the academic world. We Robot 2026 in Berlin wants to encourage the exchange of diverse perspectives and academic insights from all around the world. It wants to discuss pathways towards a responsible, accessible and trustworthy use of technology for the common good.

We Robot 2026 will create an international platform to discuss current and future AI and robotics policy, especially at a time when legal frameworks are evolving in different directions around the world. A major focus of the 2026 edition will be a comparative analysis of different approaches to regulation, with the goal of fostering mutual learning and dialogue.

The conference seeks to bring together scientists, policymakers, business leaders, and the broader expert community to discuss shared strategies for managing the rapid advancements in robotics and AI.

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Registration for the conference is open now!

We are delighted to announce that registration for We Robot 2026 in Berlin is open now.

Register here on PreTix!

We will foresee opportunities for interested students or professionals who cannot afford the participation fee – such as volunteering options or waivers. More details soon!

One author per accepted paper can get their participation fee reimbursed after the selection progress.

What WeRobot 2026 offers.

At WeRobot, technology is not only discussed in abstract terms. Through demos and side events (such as visits to research institutions) participants can experience robots and ai applications up close. They are introduced to the state of the art in technology and research, enabled to experiment with robots, and invited to engage in direct dialogue with their developers.

Promote Science

Experience interdisciplinary exchange at the highest level. Our conference provides a platform for presenting and discussing the latest findings. Your participation promotes your research and science as a whole.

Experience Technology

Immerse yourself in the world of the latest technologies! Look forward to exciting tech demos and side events where you can experience innovative developments first hand. Be inspired by technical solutions.

Networking

Take the opportunity to make valuable connections! Our conference is the ideal place to network with scientists, experts and industry leaders. Expand your professional network for future collaborations.