We’re thrilled to invite you to the Robotics: Science and Systems Conference (RSS 2026), taking place from Monday 13 July – Friday 17 July 2026 at ICC Sydney and the University of Technology Sydney. Registration is now open — secure your spot today and take advantage of our Early Bird rates.
Full Registration entitlements include:
All fees are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include 10% GST (Goods and Services Tax). For currency conversion, please use an online currency converter.
| Registration Type | Early Bird (incl. GST) Closes 11 May 2026 |
Standard (incl. GST) |
Late / Onsite (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic – Student | $750 | $1,050 | $1,350 |
| Academic – Postdoc / Researcher / Professor | $1,250 | $1,650 | $2,050 |
| Industry | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
A student is defined as a holder of a student identification card from a recognised tertiary or secondary educational institution, or an international student card. Students must be currently enrolled in part- or full-time study.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration Opens | 13 March 2026 |
| Early Bird Closes | 11 May 2026 |
| Standard Registration Opens | 12 May 2026 |
| Standard Registration Closes | 14 June 2026 |
| Late / Onsite Registration Opens | 15 June 2026 |
| Registration Cancellation Deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Accommodation Payment Deadline | 29 May 2026 |
Poster Sessions — Monday 13 July – Wednesday 15 July 2026 (Details TBC)
Gala Dinner — Thursday 16 July 2026 (Details TBC)
Cancellations must be notified in writing (e-mail is sufficient) to the RSS 2026 Secretariat. Cancellations made by Friday 29 May 2026 will result in a full refund less $150 to cover administration costs. As an alternative to cancellation, your registration may be transferred to another person by Monday 29 June 2026 without incurring any cost penalty. Refunds for cancellations received after Friday 29 May 2026 will only be made in exceptional circumstances. The host reserves the final decision, on a case-by-case basis, regarding granting a cancellation in extenuating circumstances. It is recommended that travel insurance be secured personally upon registration. The RSS 2026 Secretariat must be advised in writing of any alterations or transfers of registrations.
All best endeavours will be made to present the program as published on the website. RSS 2026 and its agents reserve the right to alter without prior notice any of the arrangements, timetables, plans, or other items relating to the meeting, for any cause beyond its reasonable control. The host and the RSS 2026 Organisers are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the host and the RSS 2026 Organisers do not accept responsibility for the loss of monies caused by delays. Participants are advised to take out personal travel insurance and to extend their policy to cover personal possessions. RSS 2026 does not cover individuals against cancellations of bookings, theft, or damage to belongings.
Note: Participants may be photographed or filmed at any time. By attending, you consent to the use, publication, or reproduction of your image or recording in any form of communication material used to promote the event. If you do not wish to have your image photographed or filmed, please contact the secretariat in advance or onsite to advise of your preference.
In the event of a postponement, all registrations will automatically be transferred to the new RSS 2026 dates. All components of your registration, including accommodation bookings, Poster Sessions, and Gala Dinner tickets, will also be transferred. If you are unable to attend on the new dates, you may contact the RSS 2026 Secretariat to request a transfer of your registration to a colleague at no cost, or request a cancellation and refund, which will incur a $150 administration fee up until the Registration Cancellation Deadline.
In the event of the cancellation of RSS 2026, all registrations and associated attendance components will be cancelled, and amounts will be refunded in full.
Enquiries: Please direct all enquiries to the RSS 2026 Secretariat: 📧 rssconference.reg@gmail.com 📞 (+61 3) 9682 0500