Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Covers robot safety standards including ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 and ISO 10218, with sessions on risk assessment and hazard reduction
- Addresses cybersecurity challenges in connected robotics and AI-enabled automation systems
- Designed for safety professionals, engineers, integrators, and compliance leaders in manufacturing sectors including automotive, aerospace, logistics, and life sciences
- Three-day in-person conference in Detroit featuring sessions, tabletop exhibits, and CEU credits
About the Event
The International Robot Safety Conference (IRSC) 2026 takes place November 3-5, 2026 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. Now in its 35th year, IRSC serves as a forum for safety professionals, engineers, manufacturers, and system integrators working with industrial robotics and automation. The conference combines educational sessions with networking opportunities and tabletop exhibits featuring safety technology providers.
Robot Safety Standards and Risk Assessment
The conference program addresses current robot safety standards, particularly ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 and ISO 10218. Sessions cover practical approaches to risk assessment, hazard reduction, and functional safety implementation. Content spans industrial robot applications, robot cell design, and safety-related sensor technologies. Attendees can expect guidance on building consistent safety programs across teams and facilities.
Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies
IRSC 2026 addresses the intersection of industrial cybersecurity and connected robotics, recognizing that networked automation systems introduce security considerations alongside traditional physical safety concerns. The program includes coverage of collaborative robots, mobile robots, AI-enabled systems, and humanoid robotics, examining how safety practices must adapt to these emerging technologies.
Regulatory and Compliance Context
Sessions address OSHA requirements and global regulatory frameworks affecting robotics deployment. The conference helps attendees interpret evolving standards and achieve compliance while integrating safety into both new and existing automation systems.
Who Should Attend
IRSC targets safety, EHS, and compliance professionals alongside robotics, automation, and manufacturing engineers. The event serves machine builders, OEMs, system integrators, and plant operations leaders. Relevant industries include automotive, aerospace, logistics, food and beverage, life sciences, and metals manufacturing. Attendees range from specialists to executives responsible for automation safety decisions.