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The Iberian Robotics Conference (ROBOT2026) is the ninth edition of the joint scientific meeting of the Spanish and Portuguese robotics societies, held in Barcelona from 18 to 20 November 2026 and hosted by the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya together with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). The conference gathers the Iberian robotics research community, with peer-reviewed papers spanning autonomous systems, field and service robotics, manipulation, perception, machine learning for robotics, aerial and marine robots, and human-robot interaction. Alongside the technical sessions, the programme includes keynote lectures from international researchers, special sessions on emerging topics, and opportunities for doctoral students to present work in progress to the community that will examine and hire them. Attendees gain a comprehensive view of robotics research across Spain and Portugal, direct contact with the universities and institutes driving the field in southern Europe, and proceedings published in an established international series. For Iberian robotics researchers, ROBOT is the community's biennial home fixture.
Iberian Robotics Conference 2026 takes place November 18–20, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Iberian Robotics Conference 2026 is an in-person event.
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ROBOT2026 lands in Barcelona in mid-November, when the summer crowds are long gone and the city settles into mild, walkable days around 15-18C with occasional rain. Sessions are hosted on the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya campus in the Zona Universitaria district, at the quieter western end of Avinguda Diagonal. It is a student quarter rather than a tourist one: expect cheap menu-del-dia lunches, leafy campus courtyards, and a short metro hop to the Eixample's architecture and restaurants.
Fly into Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), 14 km southwest of the city. The Aerobus reaches Placa d'Espanya and Placa de Catalunya in 25-35 minutes, and metro line L9 Sud connects the terminals to Zona Universitaria, the stop closest to the UPC campus, in about 30 minutes with one easy interchange. Taxis to the university district run 25-35 minutes depending on traffic. High-speed AVE trains from Madrid arrive at Barcelona Sants, two metro stops from the venue area.
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Spain has fast, inexpensive mobile coverage and eduroam works across the UPC campus. Visitors from outside the EU can skip roaming fees by installing an eSIM before departure. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Camp Nou and the Barca Museum. FC Barcelona's stadium sits one metro stop from Zona Universitaria, making it the natural after-session outing for this conference. The museum and stadium tour takes around 90 minutes; late-afternoon slots are quietest on weekdays. Even for non-football fans, the trophy hall doubles as a crash course in Catalan identity. Tickets on Tiqets →
Pedralbes Monastery. A 20-minute walk uphill from the campus, this 14th-century Gothic monastery is one of Barcelona's most overlooked sites. The three-storey cloister is serene on November weekdays, and an hour is enough. It pairs well with a stroll back down through the gardens of the Palau Reial de Pedralbes.
Montjuic by cable car. Take the funicular from Paral-lel and the cable car to Montjuic Castle for harbour views that are sharpest in clear autumn air. Budget two to three hours to wander down past the Olympic ring and the Fundacio Joan Miro. Go after the last session; sunset in November falls conveniently around 17:30. Tickets on Tiqets →
Boqueria Market and the Gothic Quarter. Reachable in 25 minutes on metro L3 from Palau Reial, the Rambla's market hall makes a quick lunch stop before diving into the medieval lanes around the cathedral. Mornings are calmer; many stalls wind down by late afternoon. Keep an eye on bags in the busiest alleys.
How do I get from Barcelona airport to the UPC conference venue?
Metro line L9 Sud runs from both airport terminals to Zona Universitaria, the stop serving the UPC campus, in about 30 minutes. A taxi takes 25-35 minutes and is the simpler option with luggage.
What is the weather like in Barcelona in mid-November?
Expect mild days of 15-18C, cooler evenings around 10C, and a real chance of rain showers. A light jacket and umbrella cover it; snow is essentially unheard of.
Do I need a car for ROBOT2026?
No. The campus, hotels, and the city centre are all linked by metro lines L3 and L9 and the Diagonal tram. Driving and parking in Barcelona are more hassle than help.
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