20th International Symposium on ADVANCES IN ROBOT KINEMATICS (ARK2026) Barcelona, June 28 – July 2, 2026
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REGISTRATION DESK

Monday, June 29, 2026, 8:00-18:00

(Registration will also be available on subsequent days for late arrivals)

 

ADVANCED PROGRAM (SUBJECT TO CHANGES)

SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026

19:00-21:00 WELCOME RECEPTION

📍 Location: Restaurant Tapa Tapa Maremagnum, Barcelona.

 

MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026

09:15-09:30: OPENING

09:30-10:50: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 1

10:50-11.20: COFFEE BREAK

11:20-12:20: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 2

12:20-15:00: LUNCH BREAK

12:50-14:30: Steering and Scientific Committee Meeting

15:00-16:20: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 3

16:20-16.50: COFFEE BREAK

16:50-17:50: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 4

20:30-22:00: LIGHT DINNER AT GENERALITAT DE CATALUNYA

📍 Location: Pati dels Tarongers, Barcelona

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026

09:30-10:50: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 5

10:50-11.20: COFFEE BREAK

11:20-12:20: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 6

12:30:14:00: COLD LUNCH AT CONFERENCE SITE

15:00-21:00: BUS EXCURSION

            📍 Location: Sant Sadurní d’Anoia

            A guided tour of the historic Codorníu winery, followed by a light dinner.

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026

09:30-10:50: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 6

10:50-11.20: COFFEE BREAK

11:20-12:20: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 7

12:20-15:00: LUNCH BREAK

13:45-14:45: Meeting of the IFToMM Technical Committee for Computational Kinematics

📍 Location: Conference site

15:00-15:20: INVITED TALK

15:20-16:20: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 8

16:20-16.50: COFFEE BREAK

16:50-18:10: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 9

19:30-20:00: EXHIBITION VISIT:  THE SIEGE OF 1714
           
            📍 Location: Born Centre Cultural, Barcelona

            🚶 Meeting Point (19:00): PRBB main entrance (20-minute walk to destination)

             A guided tour of this compelling exhibition, exploring the pivotal events of the 1714 siege.

          

20:00-22:00: CONFERENCE DINNER

📍 Location: Sala Moragues - El Born

23:00: --- :  FREE TIME TO VISIT EL BORN
               
                        El Born in Barcelona is a vibrant neighborhood that comes alive at night, where you can soak up the lively ambiance of Passeig del Born or wander its charming cobblestone streets. Known for its bustling bars and electric energy, it’s the perfect place to explore and immerse yourself in the city’s nightlife.

 

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026

 

09:30-10:50: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 10

10:50-11:20: COFFEE BREAK

11:20-12:20: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 11

12:20:15:00: LUNCH BREAK

15:00-16:20: SESSION 12

16:20-16.50: COFFEE BREAK

16:50-17:50: SCIENTIFIC SESSION 13

 

18:30-21:00: FAREWELL PARTY 

📍 Location: Passeig Maritim, Barcelona