Date: March 8–12, 2027
Location: Santa Clara, California, USA
Type: Academic/Industry Conference
Website: humanrobotinteraction.org/2027
What Is HRI 2027?
HRI 2027 — the 22nd ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction — is the premier venue for presenting and discussing the latest research on human-robot interaction. Taking place March 8–12, 2027, in Santa Clara, California, the conference brings together researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of robotics, human-computer interaction, human factors, AI, engineering, and the social and behavioral sciences.
The event is organized under the joint auspices of ACM and IEEE, two of the most established professional bodies in computing and engineering. That dual sponsorship reflects the fundamentally interdisciplinary nature of the field: HRI research spans technical work on robot perception and control as well as empirical study of how people perceive, trust, and collaborate with robotic systems. Now in its 22nd edition, the conference has a long track record as the reference meeting point for this community.
The 2027 edition is themed “Innovative HRI,” signaling a focus on new directions in the field — whether in interaction paradigms, application domains, or methodological approaches. For anyone tracking where human-robot interaction is heading, HRI 2027 is the venue where that trajectory is defined.
Why It Matters for AI Professionals
Human-robot interaction sits at the point where AI systems leave the lab and enter physical, social, and workplace environments. For AI professionals, HRI 2027 offers direct exposure to the research that shapes how autonomous systems are designed to be understood, trusted, and safely operated by people. The conference’s scope explicitly includes AI alongside robotics, engineering, and the social and behavioral sciences, making it one of the few venues where technical and human-centered perspectives are treated as equally essential.
Attendees gain access to peer-reviewed research presented at the field’s premier venue, along with the opportunity to engage directly with the researchers and industry practitioners defining best practices in the domain. The dedicated Industry Day and industry talks add a practical dimension, connecting academic findings to commercial deployment challenges.
What to Expect
HRI 2027 is built around the theme “Innovative HRI,” with programming that spans the full breadth of the field. Based on the conference’s stated scope, attendees can expect:
- Research presentations covering robotics, human-computer interaction, human factors, AI, engineering, and the social and behavioral sciences
- An Industry Day designed to bridge academic research and commercial practice
- Dedicated industry talks alongside the main technical program
- Interdisciplinary exchange among researchers, engineers, and behavioral scientists working on human-robot interaction
Specific keynote speakers, paper sessions, workshops, and submission deadlines for HRI 2027 are details to be announced. Prospective attendees should consult the official conference website for the developing program.
Who Should Attend
HRI 2027 is aimed at a broad professional audience. Robotics and AI researchers will find the field’s core technical venue; HCI and human factors specialists will find empirical work on how people interact with robotic systems; and engineers building or integrating robots will benefit from exposure to current research and industry practice. Given the conference’s inclusion of the social and behavioral sciences, researchers studying trust, communication, and human behavior around autonomous systems are equally well served. Industry executives and product leaders evaluating human-robot interaction for commercial applications — particularly those attending the Industry Day — will find the program relevant to deployment decisions.
How to Register
Registration details, including pricing and deadlines, are to be announced. The official source for registration information is the conference website: https://humanrobotinteraction.org/2027. Prospective attendees are advised to check the site regularly for updates on registration, the program schedule, and submission opportunities for HRI 2027.
