We Robot 2026 is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed conference that convenes leading scholars and practitioners to explore the legal, ethical, and policy implications of robotics and emerging digital technologies. Since its inception in 2012, the conference has been hosted at esteemed institutions such as Yale, Stanford, Ottawa, Seattle, Miami, Boston, and Windsor. The 2026 edition marks the event's expansion to Europe, with Berlin serving as the host city.
The conference will focus on a comparative analysis of global regulatory approaches to AI and robotics, aiming to foster mutual learning and dialogue. Key topics include agentic AI, robot ethics, and the development of responsible, accessible, and trustworthy technologies for the common good. Sessions will feature individual paper presentations and panel discussions designed to facilitate meaningful interdisciplinary engagement.
Attendees can participate in a pre-conference workshop on April 23, 2026, at the House of Robotics and Wikimedia Deutschland, offering hands-on activities and deep dives into conference themes. The main conference on April 24 and 25, 2026, will be held at buM – Place for Solidarity, featuring a structured program of presentations and discussions. A conference dinner on April 24 will provide additional networking opportunities.
We Robot 2026 is ideal for scientists, policymakers, business leaders, and experts interested in the rapid advancements in robotics and AI. The event offers a platform to discuss shared strategies, engage with cutting-edge research, and connect with a diverse community dedicated to shaping the future of technology.
Speakers(31)
Ajung Moon
Researcher at McGill University
Ajung Moon is a researcher at McGill University, specializing in AI evaluation and system integration audits.
Ayse Gizem Yasar
Researcher at École normale supérieure Paris
Ayse Gizem Yasar is a researcher at École normale supérieure Paris, mapping the landscape of AI resistance.
Can Simsek
Researcher at Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society
Can Simsek is a researcher at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society, studying AI resistance.
David Atkinson
Researcher at Georgetown University
David Atkinson is a researcher at Georgetown University, working on revealing AI's latent rulebook.
Dominic Martin
Researcher at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Dominic Martin is a researcher at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), focusing on AI evaluation and system integration audits.
Elsa Concas
Researcher at Stockholm University
Elsa Concas is a researcher at Stockholm University, studying sociotechnical imaginaries around social robots in Japan.
Emily LaRosa
Researcher at Michigan State University
Emily LaRosa is a researcher at Michigan State University, working on contextual transparency and governance for dynamic AI.
Gleb Papyshev
Researcher at Lingnan University
Gleb Papyshev is a researcher at Lingnan University, developing market-based mechanisms for governing AI liability.
Harini Suresh
Researcher at Brown University
Harini Suresh is a researcher at Brown University, focusing on public, corporate, and private ownership models of robots.
Irmak Erdogan
Researcher at KU Leuven Centre for IT & IP Law
Irmak Erdogan is a researcher at KU Leuven Centre for IT & IP Law, focusing on the EU AI Act's risk framework in robotic public safety systems.
Isaac Sheidlower
Researcher at Brown University
Isaac Sheidlower is a researcher at Brown University, exploring robot ownership models and their implications.
Jacopo Ciani
Researcher at University of Turin
Jacopo Ciani is a researcher at the University of Turin, exploring environmental robot ethics and the rule of law for robotics.
Janko Munjić
Judge at Appellate Court in Kragujevac; Faculty of Law, University of Kragujevac
Janko Munjić is a judge at the Appellate Court in Kragujevac and a faculty member at the University of Kragujevac, proposing a new test for posthuman agents.
Keith Jin Deng Chan
Researcher at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Keith Jin Deng Chan is a researcher at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, studying AI risk bonds.
Laetitia Tanqueray
Researcher at Lund University
Laetitia Tanqueray is a researcher at Lund University, focusing on sociotechnical imaginaries around social robots.
Leah Davis
Researcher at McGill University
Leah Davis is a researcher at McGill University, conducting a scoping review of system integration audits for AI evaluation.
Ludovica Paseri
Researcher at University of Turin
Ludovica Paseri is a researcher at the University of Turin, studying environmental robot ethics.
Maddalena Castellani
Attorney-at-law at Independent Researcher
Maddalena Castellani is an attorney-at-law and independent researcher, focusing on synthetic voices and the right to freedom from vocal identity confusion.
Massimo Durante
Professor of Law at University of Turin
Massimo Durante is a Professor of Law at the University of Turin, focusing on environmental rule of law for robotics.
Paul Ohm
Professor of Law at Georgetown Law
Paul Ohm is a Professor of Law at Georgetown Law, focusing on technology law and privacy.
Rikiya Yamamoto
Researcher at Robot Friendly Project
Rikiya Yamamoto is a researcher at the Robot Friendly Project, focusing on ethical principles for adaptive governance in robotics.
Ryan Calo
Professor of Law at University of Washington
Ryan Calo is a Professor of Law at the University of Washington, specializing in technology law and policy.
Ryota Akasaka
Researcher at The University of Osaka
Ryota Akasaka is a researcher at The University of Osaka, reinterpreting the right to repair through individuation in AI.
Sara Migliorini
Researcher at University of Macau
Sara Migliorini is a researcher at the University of Macau, focusing on AI risk bonds and liability governance.
Serena Booth
Researcher at Brown University
Serena Booth is a researcher at Brown University, examining the implications of different robot ownership models.
Shira Gur-Arieh
Researcher at Harvard Law School
Shira Gur-Arieh is a researcher at Harvard Law School, studying ambiguity collapse in large language models.
Stefan Larsson
Researcher at Lund University
Stefan Larsson is a researcher at Lund University, examining sociotechnical imaginaries around social robots.
Tomo Lazovich
Researcher at Brown University
Tomo Lazovich is a researcher at Brown University, specializing in comparative studies of robot ownership models.
Tomomi Ota
Researcher at Shiga University
Tomomi Ota is a researcher at Shiga University, studying ethical principles from field deployment for adaptive governance in robotics.
Ugo Pagallo
Professor of Law at University of Turin
Ugo Pagallo is a Professor of Law at the University of Turin, specializing in environmental robot ethics.
Veronica Paternolli
Researcher at University of Verona
Veronica Paternolli is a researcher at the University of Verona, advocating for negligence protocols in agentic artificial intelligence.
Event Details
- Date
- April 24-25, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
- buM – Place for Solidarity
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Scientists, policymakers, business leaders, and experts in robotics and AI.
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