====================================================================== CALL FOR PAPERS HRFEST 2026 International Conference on Humanoid Robotics, Innovation & Leadership ======================================================================

Date: November 05 - 07, 2026 Location: Universidad Nacional del Callao (UNAC) - Callao, Peru (Hybrid Event) Website: https://hrfest.org

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS & WHY SUBMIT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * High-Impact Indexing: All accepted and presented papers will be submitted to the IEEE Xplore digital library, which is typically indexed by Scopus and Ei Compendex. * Hybrid Format: Offering both in-person and virtual presentation options to accommodate global researchers and industry professionals. * Global Networking: Hosted alongside the IEEE RAS Regional Manufacturing Workshop, connecting LATAM researchers with global industry leaders.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The HRFEST 2026: International Conference on Humanoid Robotics, Innovation & Leadership is the premier Latin American forum that bridges the gap between advanced robotics research and industrial leadership. Hosted by the Universidad Nacional del Callao (UNAC) as the official academic and not-for-profit sponsor, with NFM Robotics acting as an industrial patron and logistical facilitator, this conference gathers top researchers, industry leaders, and innovators.

HRFEST 2026 is technically co-sponsored by IEEE. Accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion into the IEEE Xplore digital library, subject to meeting IEEE Xplore's scope and quality requirements.

TECHNICAL TRACKS & TOPICS OF INTEREST ---------------------------------------------------------------------- We invite researchers, academics, and professionals to submit original, unpublished technical papers. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

* Track 1: Robotics & Adv. Manufacturing - Humanoid Robotics, Bipedalism & Legged Locomotion - Control Systems, Kinematics & Dynamics - Mechatronics, Soft Robotics & Smart Materials - Industrial Automation, Cobots & Swarm Robotics

* Track 2: AI & Data Science - Machine Learning & Deep Learning - Generative AI & LLMs - Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition & NLP - Ethical AI & Explainable AI (XAI)

* Track 3: Engineering Management - Tech, Innovation & R&D Management - Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation - Agile Project Management - Tech Entrepreneurship & Startups

* Track 4: Applied Technologies - Internet of Things (IoT) & Smart Cities - Biomedical Eng. & Healthcare Systems - Financial Engineering & FinTech - Renewable Energy Systems

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * Review Process: HRFEST 2026 enforces a strict Double-Blind Peer Review. * Submission Portal: All manuscripts must be submitted electronically via EasyChair at: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=hrfest2026 * Format & Length: All manuscripts must follow the standard double-column IEEE Conference template and should not exceed six (6) pages in PDF format. * Originality: Submissions must be original work not currently under review by any other conference or journal. * Camera-Ready Submissions: Final versions of accepted papers must be validated using IEEE PDF eXpress (Conference ID: 71784X). The PDF eXpress validation site will open on September 15, 2026.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * Full Paper Submission Deadline: July 05, 2026 * Notification of Acceptance: September 15, 2026 * Final Camera-Ready Submission: October 15, 2026

For more information regarding submissions, registration, and the IEEE RAS Regional Manufacturing Workshop, please visit our official website: https://hrfest.org

We look forward to seeing you in Callao! ======================================================================