ROSCon BE 2026
Nivelles, Belgium
November 25th - November 26th, 2026
Hello fellow Robotics enthousiasts !
For the first time, a regional ROSCon will be held in Belgium !!
The ROSCon BE 2026 will be held in Nivelles, Belgium on November 25th - November 26th, 2026. ROSCon BE 2026 is a great chance for ROS developers of all levels, beginner to expert, to spend an extraordinary two days learning, and networking with the ROS BE community. Get tips and tricks from experts, meet and share ideas with fellow developers.
ROSCon BE is a developers’ conference. The two-day program will comprise a mixture of workshops, technical talks, and tutorials that will introduce you to new tools and libraries, as well as teach you more about the ones you already know. It is a chance to learn more about where this technology is headed and how to contribute in it. The bulk of the program will be presentations, along with panel discussions, lightning talks, demonstrations, and workshops.
We aim for ROSCon BE to represent the entire ROS community, which is global and diverse. Whoever you are, whatever you do, and wherever you do it, if you’re interested in ROS, then we want you to join us at ROSCon BE. We encourage women, members of minority groups, and members of other under-represented groups to attend ROSCon BE. We expect all attendees to follow our code of conduct.
If you have questions, concerns, or ideas for ROSCon BE 2026, please contact the ROSCon BE organising team.
The ROSCon BE organising team acknowledges that the barriers to attendance for traditionally under-represented groups may be many and varied, and we are striving throughout the planning process to make the event as inclusive and accessible as possible.
We also welcome suggestions for what else we can do to encourage more participation. Contact us if you have ideas that you’d like to share.
Dates
ROSCon BE 2026 Key Dates
All dates are preliminary and subject to change
Call for Proposals (Talks & Workshops) open
March 11th, 2026
Proposal submission deadline
June 10th, 2026
Early Birds Ticket Sales Begin
April 9th, 2026
Proposal acceptance (Talks & Workshops) notification
June 24th, 2026
Early registration deadline
September 1st, 2026
Late registration starts
November 11th, 2026
Sponsors
ROSCon BE 2026 Is brought to you by:
Sponsor ROSCon BE 2026
We are now accepting sponsorships for ROSCon BE 2026! Check our Sponsorship prospectus to know more about the different plans and advantages available such as:
- Logo on the conference website and communication.
- Demonstration timeslot and dedicated space in exhibit hall.
- Recognition on conference openings/closings.
In the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact an organization team. We recommend that you claim your spot as soon as possible, booth space and sponsorship add-ons for ROSCon BE are limited.
For any question, please contact the ROSCon BE organization members (roscon-be-oc-2026@openrobotics.org).
attend
Event Location
ROSCon BE 2026 will be held at ID2MOVE in Cap Innove.
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Travel Information
Arrival by Car from Bruxelles
- Highway E19
- Take Exit 19 (Nivelles Sud).
- Follow signs for the “Parc Industriel de Nivelles Sud” to reach Rue de l’Industrie 20.
- Parking: Free on-site parking is available at the Cap Innove complex.
Transportation from Brussels Airports
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are the main airports. The venue at Cap Innove is 18km from CRL and 45km from BRU.
Transportation from Brussels Airport (BRU)
- Train (SNCB/NMBS)
- Time: 60-75 minutes
- Cost: €15-20
- Primary Route
- Take the direct train to Nivelles (1h).
- Alternative Train Route:
- Take any train to Bruxelles-Midi (4 trains per hour).
- Transfer to a train towards Nivelles or Charleroi-Central.
- Taxi or Private Car
- Time: 45-60 minutes
Transportation from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
- Taxi or Private Car
- Ride sharing apps in the region include Uber and local taxi fleets.
- Time: 20 minutes
tickets
ROSCon BE Ticketing
The ROSCon BE ticketing opens on April 9th, 2026. Please make sure to book your tickets as soon as possible to ensure tickets availability and allow organizers to welcome you the best possible conditions.
Ticket Types
| Ticket Type | Price (Euro) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Student | 60 € (Before VAT) | Only 25 available |
| Early Bird | 250 € (Before VAT) | Available until 2026-09-01 |
| General Ticket | 350 € (Before VAT) |
ℹ️ Please note that student tickets holders may be asked a written proof of their student status. Those tickets are also not available for PhD students.
Ticket Addons
| Addon Type | Price (Euro) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Social Event | 70 € (Before VAT) | Evening of 25th November |
| Beer Tasting | 20 € (Before VAT) | Evening of 25th November, only 60 tickets available |
| ROSCon BE 2026 T-shirt | 25 € (Before VAT) | Pick up at confenrence entry |
Talks
Call for Proposals
ROSCon BE 2026 is calling for your contributions! The core of the conference is (and always has been) content from the community, and this year, we’re looking for proposals for two different types of content:
- Workshops: The goal of the workshops is to provide space for participatory/interactive experiences between the presenter(s) and the attendees and the chance to go more in depth into a subject than a regular talk could allow.
- Talks: The standard presentation format is the talk, with the presenter(s) talking live about a specific topic, with a brief question period at the end, fitting into a 10, 20 or 45 minute time slot.
We are also planning lightning talks.
General Content Guidelines
All topics related to ROS 2 are invited. Example topics include:
- New packages / frameworks
- Insights / improvements for existing packages
- Case studies on unique ROS deployments / use cases
- Developments for specific robots, sensors, platforms
- Competitions / collaborations / initiatives
- ROS in commercial / research / teaching environments
- Standards / best practices / development tools
To get an idea of the content and tone of ROSCon BE, check out the slides and videos from previous ROSCon globals. We cannot offer content that is not proposed! If there is a topic on which you would like to present, please propose it. If you have an idea for an important topic or anything you would be interested in, please post it for discussion on ROSCon BE Open Robotics Discourse.
Workshop Submission Information
Workshop proposals must include:
- Title (maximum 70 characters)
- Presenter(s) (name, contact information, and affiliation)
- Summary - for public consumption, used in the program schedule (maximum 150 words)
- Description - outline the workshop and its goals, for review by the program team. Describe the intended audience and what resources (if any) would be required. Please be sure to include enough information in your proposal for the program team to evaluate the above review criteria.
- Profile link - Optionally include a single link handle to be associated with talk in publicity materials. Only one URL will be included in the event program; please make the first URL in your list the most relevant resource for your talk. We suggest a link to the project’s source code or documentation.
📝 Submit Your Workshop Proposal 📝
Workshop submissions are due June 10th, 2026. The selected workshops will be published out no later than June 24th, 2026, and potentially earlier.
Talk Submission Information
Talk proposals must include:
- Title (maximum 70 characters)
- Presenter(s) (name and affiliation)
- Desired talk length (10, 20, or 45 minutes)
- Application Domain (if any) and Subject Area
- Summary - for public consumption, used in the program schedule (maximum 150 words)
- Description - outline and goals, for review by the program team. Describe the intended audience and what they can expect to learn. Please be sure to include enough information in your proposal for the program team to evaluate the above review criteria.
- Profile link - Optionally include a single link handle to be associated with talk in publicity materials. Only one URL will be included in the event program; please make the first URL in your list the most relevant resource for your talk. We suggest a link to the project’s source code or documentation.
📝 Submit Your Talk Proposal 📝
Talk proposals must be submitted by June 10th, 2026. The program will be announced June 24th, 2026.
If you have any questions/comments, please email roscon-be-2026-oc@openrobotics.org
Organizers
Organization team
CoC
Code of Conduct
All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at our conference are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organisers will enforce this code throughout the event. We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.
The Quick Version
Our conference is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter and other online media. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.
The Less Quick Version
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
Sponsors are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualised images, activities, or other material. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualised environment.
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the conference organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the conference with no refund.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of conference staff immediately. Conference staff can be identified as they’ll be wearing badges as well as there will be staff at the registration desk.
Conference staff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance.
We expect participants to follow these rules at conference and workshop venues and conference-related social events.