Becoming a Plenary/Keynote Speaker in an International Robotics Conference

Friday, 13 May, 4pm EDT (1pm MST, 10pm CEST, 20:00 UTC)
Via gather.town (the link will be provided to registered participants prior to the event)

Program:
Becoming a Plenary or Keynote Speaker in an International Robotics Conference

Confirmed Panelists:

• Lydia Kavraki (Rice University, USA)
• Katherine Kuchenbecker (Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Germany)
• Vandi Verma (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA)

The virtual panel discussion right before ICRA 2022 is intended to give everyone a chance to network with the community, even if they cannot attend the conference in person. The event features pitches and a panel discussion between some of the world's most distinguished robotics researchers who have eventually been invited to present a keynote at one of the major robotics conferences. The discussions will address career paths, opportunities, milestones, and difficulties that the panelists have faced along their journey as women in engineering.

There is NO CHARGE for this event, however registration is required.

Register here

Social Hour Hosted by the RAS Student Activities Committee (SAC)

Sunday, 22 May, 6 - 8pm
Conference Room 126A, Pennsylvania Convention Center

Come enjoy a snack and beverage and meet other student attendees at the Social Hour hosted by the RAS Student Activities Committee! As a student, it can be overwhelming and hard to network at the conference, especially if you are attending the conference without an advisor, labmates, or colleagues. Attend our social hour to meet other student attendees before the conference begins to make it easier to network and engage in thoughtful conversations on the future of robotics and automation throughout the rest of the conference.

There is NO CHARGE for this event, however however space is limited. Please register in advance here.

ICRA Welcome Reception

Monday, 23 May, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Grand Hall, Convention Center, Pennsylvania Convention Center

RAS Lunch With Leaders (LwL) for Students

Tuesday, 24 May, 12:30 - 2:00pm
Room 126 A, Convention Center, Pennsylvania Convention Center

This luncheon is open to student and young professional attendees offering the chance to meet and interact with Leaders from RAS and industry. Informal discussion over lunch will take place round table style. Join us for career advice, insights into where the field is headed, or general conversation to get to know Leaders in the field of robotics and automation.

Confirmed RAS Leaders include:  Tamim Asfour, Kevin Lynch, Marcia O'Malley, Frank Park, Wolfram Burgard, Tony Maciejewski, Andra Keay, Bram Vanderborght, Todd Murphey, Torsten Kroeger, Jing Xiao, Cecilia Laschi and others…

There is NO CHARGE for this luncheon, however space is limited. Please register in advance here. 

US Black in Robotics (BiR)

Tuesday, 24 May, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Terrace Ballroom 1, Convention Center, Pennsylvania Convention Center

Please join Black in Robotics (BiR) blackinrobotics.org for a networking social hour. There will be a short presentation on the mission of BiR, ongoing activities and how to become involved as members and allies. Following the presentation, we will have networking with refreshments.

RAS Booth at ICRA

Tuesday, 24 May, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Hall DE, Booth 514, Convention Center, Pennsylvania Convention Center

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society will again have a Member Booth at ICRA. Come and meet the Staff, and get your questions answered about IEEE and RAS. Pick up some of the latest journals, perhaps meet an RAS Leader and collect a Member ribbon. Hope to see you there!

ICRA 2022 Dinner Reception

Wednesday, 25 May, 7:00 - 9:30pm
Terrace Ballroom 2-4, Convention Center, Pennsylvania Convention Center

Tickets: inclusive with full conference registration for member, non-member, student registration categories and companions. 

Award Lunch

Thursday, 26 May, 12:30 - 2:00pm
Terrace Ballroom 2-4, Convention Center, Pennsylvania Convention Center

Calling ALL Students! The RAS Student Activities Committee seeks YOUR input

Thursday, 26 May from 3 - 4 pm
Room 303, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Interested in participating in student events at IROS, ICRA and/or CASE? Have a passion for volunteering or making new friends and connections? Or would you like to provide feedback on existing student activities? The RAS Student Activities Committee (SAC) will be hosting a meeting on Thursday, 26 May from 15:00 to 16:00. During this time, you will learn about the SAC and its activities, different ways you can volunteer, and how to get in touch with other students from all around the world. What kind of activities and support would YOU like to see at future events, or provided by RAS? We WANT to hear from YOU! Feedback is more than welcome---if you have suggestions for new activities or ideas to improve existing ones, we would love to hear what you have to say. Hope to see you there!

Please register in advance to ensure adequate space is provided:

Register here

RAS Town Hall

Thursday, 26 May, 4 - 5 pm
Conference Room 302, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
WebEx Link for Remote Attendees: https://ieee.webex.com/ieee/j.php?MTID=m8805979794b55fbf5301cfd022dcaf73

Calling all RAS Members: We want to connect with YOU during our upcoming RAS Town Hall. This live event will feature discussion of the State of the Society: Conferences, Publications, Membership and Technical Activities.

Please submit questions in advance here.