Japan and China are the undisputed global powerhouses when it comes to robotics hardware, autonomous manufacturing, and artificial intelligence. For mechanical engineers, automation scientists, and AI researchers asking themselves, "Where should I present my robotics research to maximize global impact in 2027?", these two Asian technology hubs offer the absolute best platforms.

Targeting symposia in cities like Tokyo, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Sapporo not only places you at the center of the robotics industry but also guarantees your manuscript undergoes rigorous peer review. All the events listed below are strictly verified for indexing in leading global databases, including EI Compendex and Scopus.

Below is your definitive guide to 11 premier robotics, automation, machine vision, and intelligent control conferences across Japan and China taking place in late 2026 and early 2027.

1. Pure Robotics, Control, & Industrial Automation

These premier international forums focus directly on robotic kinematics, mechanical control mechanisms, automated industrial arms, and electromechanical integration.

ICRCA 2027: 11th International Conference on Robotics, Control and Automation

• Location: Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan

• Dates: March 26-28, 2027

• Submission Deadline: November 10, 2026

• Core Focus: Robotic structures, mechanical control systems, industrial automation pipelines, and human-machine interface computing.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: http://www.icrca.org/

ICRMV 2027: 11th International Conference on Robotics and Machine Vision

• Location: Hangzhou, China

• Dates: March 19-21, 2027

• Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026

• Core Focus: 3D scene reconstruction, camera networks, industrial automated arms, and predictive pathfinding algorithms.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: https://www.icrmv.org/

PCCE 2026: 2nd International Conference on Power Conversion and Control Engineering

• Location: Guangzhou, China

• Dates: November 13-15, 2026

• Submission Deadline: May 25, 2026

• Core Focus: Motor drives for robotics, mechanical power converters, intelligent industrial control systems, and automation.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus (Published by IEEE)

• Official Website: http://icpcce.org/

2. Robot Perception: Machine Vision & Image Processing

A robot cannot operate without perceiving its environment. These symposia highlight the pixel-level data extraction, optical sensors, and tracking algorithms that give machines sight.

ICIVC 2026: 11th International Conference on Image, Vision and Computing

• Location: Kunming, China

• Dates: July 17-19, 2026

• Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026

• Core Focus: Real-time object tracking, image synthesis, visual navigation for autonomous systems, and neural network frameworks.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus (Published by IEEE)

• Official Website: http://icivc.org/

ICSIP 2026: 11th International Conference on Signal and Image Processing

• Location: Changzhou, China

• Dates: July 17-19, 2026

• Submission Deadline: May 25, 2026

• Core Focus: Multi-sensor data fusion, radar signal analytics, optical recognition, and high-dimensional signal processing.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus (Published by IEEE)

• Official Website: http://www.icsip.org/

PRAI 2026: 9th International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence

• Location: Shanghai, China

• Dates: August 14-16, 2026

• Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026

• Core Focus: Deep learning-based visual analysis, object classification, supervised pattern matching, and robotic intelligence.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus (Published by IEEE)

• Official Website: https://www.prai.net/

3. The Robot Brain: Cognitive Computing, ML, & Human Interaction

Addressing the intelligence layer of robotics, these venues focus on cognitive systems, machine learning theory, and how robots safely interact with human operators.

MLHMI 2027: 8th International Conference on Machine Learning and Human-Machine Interaction

• Location: Sapporo, Japan

• Dates: March 3-5, 2027

• Submission Deadline: September 20, 2026

• Core Focus: Human-machine interfaces, brain-computer interfaces, predictive data mining, and smart mechanical systems.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: https://www.mlhmi.org/

MLCC 2027: 2027 International Conference on Machine Learning and Cognitive Computing

• Location: Chongqing, China

• Dates: March 19-21, 2027

• Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026

• Core Focus: Cognitive learning models, algorithmic optimization, mechanical controls, and neural decision-making for automated agents.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: https://www.mlcc.net/

ICMLC 2027: 19th International Conference on Machine Learning and Computing

• Location: Shenzhen, China

• Dates: February 26 - March 1, 2027

• Submission Deadline: September 25, 2026

• Core Focus: Statistical learning theory, deep neural network frameworks, smart robotic controls, and intelligent agent systems.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: http://www.icmlc.org

MLMI 2026: 9th International Conference on Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence

• Location: Tokyo, Japan

• Dates: July 17-20, 2026

• Submission Deadline: June 10, 2026

• Core Focus: Supervised and unsupervised learning, robotic intelligence, and automatic mechanical control systems.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus (Published by ACM, Springer)

• Official Website: http://www.mlmi.net

AIBT 2026: 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology

• Location: Shanghai, China

• Dates: November 27-29, 2026

• Submission Deadline: July 10, 2026

• Core Focus: Security vulnerabilities in AI-driven robotic systems, machine learning models, and trusted decentralized operations.

• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: https://www.aibt.net/index.html

4. Quick Reference Matrix: Japan & China Robotics Symposia

Compare submission timelines and directly access official submission platforms using the table below.

Conference Abbreviation	Host City	Event Dates	Core Technical Focus	Indexing	Official Website Link
ICIVC 2026	Kunming, China	Jul 17-19, 2026	Machine Vision & Computing	EI, Scopus	http://icivc.org/
ICSIP 2026	Changzhou, China	Jul 17-19, 2026	Sensor Signal & Image	EI, Scopus	http://www.icsip.org/
MLMI 2026	Tokyo, Japan	Jul 17-20, 2026	Machine Intelligence	EI, Scopus	http://www.mlmi.net
PRAI 2026	Shanghai, China	Aug 14-16, 2026	Pattern Recognition & AI	EI, Scopus	https://www.prai.net/
PCCE 2026	Guangzhou, China	Nov 13-15, 2026	Control Engineering	EI, Scopus	http://icpcce.org/
AIBT 2026	Shanghai, China	Nov 27-29, 2026	AI Systems & Security	EI, Scopus	https://www.aibt.net/index.html
ICMLC 2027	Shenzhen, China	Feb 26 - Mar 1, 2027	Machine Learning Theory	EI, Scopus	http://www.icmlc.org
MLHMI 2027	Sapporo, Japan	Mar 3-5, 2027	Human-Machine Interaction	EI, Scopus	https://www.mlhmi.org/
MLCC 2027	Chongqing, China	Mar 19-21, 2027	Cognitive Computing	EI, Scopus	https://www.mlcc.net/
ICRMV 2027	Hangzhou, China	Mar 19-21, 2027	Robotics & Machine Vision	EI, Scopus	https://www.icrmv.org/
ICRCA 2027	Aizu, Japan	Mar 26-28, 2027	Robotics & Automation	EI, Scopus	http://www.icrca.org/