CFP: ICSR + Art 2026 - London , UK - 1-4 Jul 2026
Hooman Samani
18th International Conference on Social robotics + Art
(ICSR + Art 2026)
1–4 July 2026
London, UK
The International Conference on Social Robotics (ICSR) is the foremost global forum for researchers, academics, and industry professionals dedicated to the expansive field of social robotics. For its 18th edition, ICSR 2026 introduces the special theme ICSR + Art, exploring how robotics and the arts intersect. While this theme will receive special attention, the conference warmly welcomes contributions across the full breadth of social robotics research and applications.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
Social robotics, human-robot interaction and collaboration, creative robotics, robotic arts and performance, robot design, affective and cognitive sciences, AI/ML for robotics, XR and virtual agents, medical and assistive robotics, soft robotics, ethical and societal implications, and robots in cultural, educational, and industrial contexts.
Submission formats:
- Regular Papers (11+n pages) – original, unpublished research
- Short Papers (6–8 pages) – ongoing work, presented as posters + teaser talks
- Special Session Proposals (3–4 pages) – emerging topics of high interest
- Workshop Proposals (3–4 pages) – interactive formats, half/full day
All accepted papers will be published in Springer LNAI (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence) and indexed by SpringerLink, Scopus, EI Compendex and more. Selected papers may be invited for journal special issues.
Important Dates:
- Workshop/Special Session Proposal Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
- Paper Submission Deadline: 15 Feb 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 15 Apr 2026
- Camera Ready Deadline: 15 May 2026
- Conference: 1–4 July 2026
More information & submission details: https://icsr2026.uk/
We look forward to welcoming you in London for an inspiring event that embraces both traditional social robotics research and innovative explorations at the intersection of technology and creativity.
Organising Committee of ICSR 2026