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5th International Conference on Theory, Applications and Future Trends for Parallel Robotic Manipulators (Parallel 2026)
Hosted by Khalifa University
- 18 – 20 November 2026
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Key facts
5th International Conference on Theory, Applications and Future Trends for Parallel Robotic Manipulators (Parallel 2026) is a conference held 18 – 20 November 2026 online, organised by Khalifa University.
- Dates:
- 18 – 20 November 2026
- Format:
- Online
- Subjects:
- Robotics & Automation, Engineering & Technology
- Organiser:
- Khalifa University
- Official website:
- pkm2026.info
Parallel 2026 is the 5th International Conference on Theory, Applications and Future Trends for Parallel Robotic Manipulators, bringing together researchers and practitioners to discuss parallel kinematic mechanisms and related closed-chain architectures. The event will take place in an online format hosted from Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Conference theme
Parallel kinematic mechanisms, from theory to practice
Objectives
To bring together researchers and practitioners from around the world working on the theory, design, modelling, control, manufacturing, and applications of parallel mechanisms.
Who should attend
Researchers, practitioners, industry professionals, and students working in robotics, automation, and parallel mechanisms.
Organising Committee
Jian S. Dai - Honorary Chair
Clément M. Gosselin - Honorary Chair
Bashar El‑Khasawneh - General Chair, Khalifa University, UAE
Marco Carricato - General Co‑Chair, Univ. of Bologna, Italy
Dongming Gan - General Co‑Chair, Purdue Univ., USA
Khalifa Harib - General Co‑Chair, UAEU, UAE
Xianwen Kong - General Co‑Chair, Heriot‑Watt Univ., UK
Irfan Hussain - Workshops & Tutorials Chair
Mohammad Jaradat - Workshops & Tutorials Chair
Tarek Taha - Industry & Applications Chair
Fahed Almaskari - Sponsorship Chair
Iyad Zurba - Event Realization Chair
Dongming Gan - Publication Chair
Abdur Rosyid - Publication Chair
Marco Ceccarelli - Awards Chair
Yahya Zweiri - Awards Chair
Hisham Alawar - Finance Chair
Scientific Committee
Sunil Agrawal - International steering & advisors, Columbia University
Darwin Caldwell - International steering & advisors, IIT, Italy
Jian S. Dai - International steering & advisors, King's College London, UK
Jorge Dias - International steering & advisors, Khalifa University, UAE
Placid Ferreira - International steering & advisors, UIUC, USA
Clément M. Gosselin - International steering & advisors, Université Laval, Canada
Tian Huang - International steering & advisors, Tianjin University, China
Yan Jin - International steering & advisors, Queen's University, UK
François Pierrot - International steering & advisors, LIRMM, Univ. of Montpellier, France
Tobias Bruckmann - International steering & advisors, U. of Duisburg‑Essen, Germany
Marco Ceccarelli - International steering & advisors, U. of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
Rongjie Kang - International steering & advisors, Tianjin University, China
Venkat Krovi - International steering & advisors, Clemson University, USA
Guowu Wei - International steering & advisors, University of Salford, UK
Fugui Xie - International steering & advisors, Tsinghua University, China
Ketao Zhang - International steering & advisors, Queen Mary University, UK
Jingshan Zhao - International steering & advisors, Tsinghua University, China
Keynote speakers
View speakersProf. Sunil K. Agrawal (Columbia University, New York, USA), Prof. Dan Zhang (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China), Prof. Stéphane Caro (CNRS, Nantes, France), Prof. Jian S. Dai (King's College, London, UK), Prof. Clément M. Gosselin (University Laval, Quebec, Canada)
Organiser and contact
Host organisation
Khalifa UniversityContact
- Email:
- [email protected]
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