Social Events / Networking
Join us at ICRA@40 for a special edition marking the 40th anniversary of the ICRA Conference, the largest international conference on robotics and automation. In a single-track symposium-like format, ICRA@40 will bring together senior and younger generation of academics, industry and practitioners to reflect on what we have achieved over the past 40 years and beyond, and debate on where we are at present, and where we are heading in the future.
The events will last 4 days, and will be divided into 8 half days of plenary sessions, entailing a series of prestigious keynotes on all core topics to robotics and automation, from design and control of robots to the new AI tools and materials for the next generation of robots. The event will seek to engage all attendees in participating in numerous panels and debates about important issues like the role of robotics and automation in society and its ethical grounds, the role that AI is taking in the field and its industrial relevance, and many more.
ICRA@40 will give the floor to practitioners, from well-established industries to young start-ups, through industry pitches to present use cases which have successfully shaped our field or form open problems for the future.
Authors are invited to contribute by submitting Late-breaking abstracts and videos of their most recent work, which will be presented in poster/multimedia sessions.
The conference offers multiple travel grants for those in need of financial support to attend the conference, see Travel Grants.
ICRA@40 has at heart to present the core value of networking and dissemination of ICRA conferences. Authors and attendees will hence have multiple opportunities to network, through interactive panels and debates, luncheons with leaders and many other social events for minorities, students and industry representatives.
Social Events
ICRA@40 is pleased to announce a series of social events designed to foster networking and collaboration among attendees. Below is a list of events inspired by the RAS Events at the 2024 IEEE ICRA:
• Welcome Reception: Kick off the conference with a casual evening of networking.
• Empowering the Next Generation: IEEE Young Professionals Luncheon: Join us for a dynamic and engaging luncheon designed to empower the next generation of leaders in technology and engineering.
• Gala Dinner: An elegant evening to honor achievements in robotics and automation. Access to this event is invitation only.
• Happy Birthday ICRA Party: This event promises to be a memorable milestone for our community, featuring festivities and reflections on the journey of ICRA. (details below)
RAS Lunch with Leaders (LwL)
— for Students and Young Professionals
Empowering the Next Generation: IEEE Young Professionals Luncheon
- Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Happy Birthday ICRA Party
Celebrate 40 years of ICRA at the Happy Birthday ICRA Party on Wednesday, September 25th, at the Rotterdam Cruise Terminal. This event promises to be a memorable milestone for our community, featuring festivities and reflections on the journey of ICRA.
Details:
- Date: Wednesday, September 25th
- Time: 19.30 – 22.30
- Venue: Holland America Line Cruise Terminal
YOU get to decide the music!
The amazing Yourband cover group will be playing an amazing playlist that YOU can choose and vote!
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Gala Dinner
An elegant evening to honor achievements in robotics and automation.
Celebrate 40 years of ICRA at the Gala Dinner on Tuesday, September 24th, at the Laurens Church.
Details:
- Date: Tuesday, September 24th
- Venue: the Laurens Church
- Registration: Capacity is limited to 350 attendees. Access to this event is invitation only.
Farewell ICRA Party
Join us for the Farewell Party on Thursday, September 26th, at Ahoy. This event will be the perfect conclusion to our conference, offering a final opportunity to network and celebrate with peers and colleagues.
Details:
- Date: Thursday, September 26th
- Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Venue: Rotterdam Ahoy
Join us in celebrating this significant occasion and connect with fellow professionals in a unique and exciting environment.
For more information and to stay updated on the latest event details, please visit the ICRA@40 Social Events Page.
How to get to the ICRA@40 Party
From Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam
to Cruise Terminal Rotterdam, Wilhelminakade 699, 3072 AP Rotterdam
It takes approximately 25 minutes from Ahoy to Holland America Cruise Terminal
You can easily check in and out with your bank card on both the metro and the train. Read more about OVpay here
- 1.Head southeast toward Jacob Kleiboerweg
- 2.Turn left onto Jacob Kleiboerweg
- 3.Turn left onto Zuiderparkweg
- 4.Make a Sharp right onto Sallandweg
- 5.Turn left onto Metroplein and stay on Metroplein
- 6.Turn left to Zuidplein Station
- 7.Take a D train towards Rotterdam Centraal or E train towards Den Haag Centraal
- 8.Exit at the Wilhelminaplein station which will be your 3rd stop. Exit: follow signs for Wilhelminakade/Erasmusbrug
- 9.Once you exit the station head southwest on Wilhelminaplein toward Posthumalaan/S122
- 10.Continue onto Antoine Platekade
- 11.Turn right onto Posthumalaan /S122
- 12.Turn left onto Wilhelminakade Holland America Cruise Terminal will be on your right
Links: Local Planner • Ahoy Access • Pay Pub.Transp.