UpcomingImportantFrequency: annual

World Robot Conference (WRC)

20–25 August 2026

Beijing, Beijing

Description

China's premier robotics showcase. Industrial, collaborative, and service robots from FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Siasun, Estun, and many Chinese brands.

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Airports

Capital Airport (PEK) — 25 km northeast of city center. Taxi to downtown: ¥120–180, 40–50 min. Metro: Capital Airport Express to Dongzhimen (Line 2/13), 20 min, ¥25.

Daxing Airport (PKX) — 46 km south of city center. Taxi to downtown: ¥200–280, 60–80 min. Metro: Daxing Airport Express to Caoqiao (Line 10/19), 20 min, ¥35.

Getting Around

Extensive metro — 27 lines. Single ride ¥3–9. Buses ¥2–4. Didi widely used. Avoid rush hour: 7:30–9:00 and 17:30–19:00 — metro is extremely crowded. Airport Express buses to major hotels: ¥25–30.

Exhibition Venues

CIEC (China International Exhibition Center) — Chaoyang district. From PEK: taxi ~30 min, ¥80–120; Metro Line 15. From PKX: taxi ~70 min, ¥250–320. National Convention Center (Olympic Park) — from PEK: taxi ~35 min, ¥100–140; Metro Line 8/15. From PKX: taxi ~65 min, ¥230–300.

Industries

RoboticsAutomationAIManufacturing Equipment