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Virginia Robotics Symposium

October 23, 2026

Virginia Tech · Blacksburg, VA

About

The 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.

With support from our sponsors, we also plan to feature industry presentations, showcasing robotics innovation from companies across the region.

Registration

Registration will open soon.

Poster Presentations

Poster sign-ups will open soon.

Organizing Institutions

Virginia Tech University of Virginia George Mason University

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring and showcasing your products? Click here

Program

VRS is a one-day event with keynote talks, a panel, poster presentations, industry spotlights, and social activities.

Keynote Speakers

Speakers to be announced.

Schedule

Detailed schedule coming soon.

Venue

The 2026 symposium will be hosted at the The Graduate Life Center (GLC) Multipurpose Room at 155 Otey St NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
Parking will be available close to the venue.

Contact / Organizers

For more information, please reach out to the organizers below.

Nicola Bezzo

Nicola Bezzo

University of Virginia

nb6be@virginia.edu
Dylan Losey

Dylan Losey

Virginia Tech

losey@vt.edu
Xuesu Xiao

Xuesu Xiao

George Mason

xiao@gmu.edu