Doodle by Steven White
Virginia Robotics Symposium
October 23, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Virginia Tech Graduate Life Center (GLC) · Blacksburg, VA
RegisterDoodle by Steven White
October 23, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Virginia Tech Graduate Life Center (GLC) · Blacksburg, VA
RegisterThe Virginia Robotics Symposium (VRS) brings together robotics researchers from across the Commonwealth for a one-day event of research talks, poster presentations, and social activities — building connections and disseminating ideas across institutions.
Students are encouraged to present research posters.
Click here to sign up for a poster presentation!
VRS is a one-day event with keynote talks, a panel, poster presentations, and social activities.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Sign In and Morning Coffee | GLC |
| 10:00 AM | Welcoming Remarks | GLC |
| 10:10 AM | Speaker 1 | GLC |
| 10:35 AM | Speaker 2 | GLC |
| 11:00 AM | Speaker 3 | GLC |
| 11:25 AM | Lunch | GLC (Boxes Provided) |
| 1:00 PM | Poster Session and Lab Demos | GLC |
| 3:00 PM | Afternoon Coffee | GLC |
| 3:20 PM | Speaker 4 | GLC |
| 3:45 PM | Speaker 5 | GLC |
| 4:10 PM | Panel Debate | GLC |
| 4:45 PM | Awards and Closing Remarks | GLC |
| 5:00 PM | End of Event | GLC |
The 2026 symposium will be hosted at the Virginia Tech Graduate Life Center (GLC) Multipurpose Room at 155 Otey St NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
Parking is not provided by the symposium and participants are responsible for their own parking. We recommend ParkMobile for parking.
For more information, please reach out to the organizers below.
