Thailand has won the bid to host the 2030 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2030), marking the first time the world’s premier conference on robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation will be held in the country.
The successful bid was jointly led by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) (TCEB), the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) Thailand Chapter, and the IEEE Thailand Section. The latter three organisations, together with the Thailand Medical Robotics and AI Association, will co-host the conference from 13–17 June 2030 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok.
Recognised as the world’s flagship conference on robotics, AI, and automation, IEEE ICRA 2030 is expected to attract approximately 10,000 delegates, including 8,000 international participants, bringing together leading researchers, innovators, industry executives, investors, and policymakers from around the world.
The bid victory was officially announced at a press conference held on 21 July at The St. Regis Bangkok Hotel.
Miss Jittanun Techasarin, Director of the Conventions Department at TCEB, said securing IEEE ICRA 2030 reflects TCEB’s strategic approach to positioning international business events as platforms that drive economic growth, innovation, investment, and cross-sector collaboration in high-value industries. It also aligns with the Thai Government’s policy to advance future industries and strengthen the country’s innovation-driven economy.
She added that IEEE ICRA 2030 represents a major milestone in TCEB’s long-term bidding strategy.
“Between late 2026 and 2029, prior to IEEE ICRA 2030, the IEEE Thailand Section will host five international conferences related to advanced technologies, all supported by TCEB. Winning the bid for IEEE ICRA 2030 reinforces our strategy of attracting world-class events in high-value sectors such as robotics, automation, and advanced technologies.”
Associate Professor Dr. Jackrit Suthakorn, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Biomedical and Robotics Technology (BART LAB), Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, said IEEE ICRA is internationally recognised for bringing together academia, industry, and government on a single collaborative platform.
“IEEE ICRA provides businesses with direct access to leading researchers, technology developers, and end users from around the world. It attracts global leaders in robotics, AI, automation, sensors, semiconductors, and software, while offering startups an international platform to showcase breakthrough innovations.”
“The conference serves as a catalyst for technology demonstrations, research collaboration, business matchmaking, and investment opportunities that will accelerate the development of future industries.”
Dr. Jackrit added that Thailand’s successful bid demonstrates the country’s growing reputation as a regional manufacturing and innovation hub for the automotive, electronics, robotics, and automation industries. The achievement reflects strong government policies supporting AI, robotics, and future industries, together with a robust research ecosystem comprising universities, laboratories, and specialised robotics research centres.
The Thai business community has also welcomed the successful bid.
Mr. Sanchai Noombunnam, Country General Manager of Informa Markets – Thailand, said the company is ready to leverage its global exhibition platforms and international partner network to facilitate knowledge exchange, foster innovation, create new business opportunities, and support Thailand’s ambition to become ASEAN’s leading hub for smart manufacturing, robotics, and automation.
Mr. Manapol Poosomboon, Vice Chairman, Office of the Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), described the successful bid as a significant opportunity to strengthen Thailand’s position as a regional technology and innovation hub amid intensifying global competition.
He said the Federation is advancing its “Intelligent Industry” strategy to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies, AI, and robotics across the manufacturing sector while developing a future-ready workforce to enhance the country’s industrial competitiveness.
IEEE ICRA 2030 is projected to generate more than THB 1.06 billion in direct economic activity, contribute approximately THB 590.6 million in value added to the Thai economy, create around 745 jobs, and generate an estimated THB 36.4 million in government tax revenue.