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The Aurora Hasn’t Faded Yet: Why join RoboCon 2026 Online

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Krzysztof Żminkowski
Krzysztof Żminkowski
RoboCon 2026 organizing team, Robot Framework Ambassador

A preview of our upcoming RoboCon 2026 Online Conference

RoboCon 2026 Preview Series

In the lead-up to RoboCon 2026, we’re publishing a series of guest posts from contributors across the conference program. Each post previews a session and highlights ideas, approaches, or experiences related to Robot Framework.

This post was written by Krzysztof Żminkowski, member of the RoboCon 2026 organizing team and one of the workshop organizers, as part of the RoboCon 2026 Preview Series.

If your LinkedIn feed is anything like mine, it’s currently buried under photos of the “Aurora Borealis” lighting at the Bio Rex cinema. The Helsinki event just wrapped up, and the energy — from the workshops to the after-party — was undeniable.

But if you’re sitting there battling a severe case of FOMO, here is the good news: You haven’t missed the boat. You’ve just missed the in-person kickoff.

The conference theme 2026 is the Aurora Borealis.

RoboCon 2026 Online (March 3–6) isn’t a “backup plan” for people who couldn’t fly to Finland. It is a fully distinct Chapter 2 of the conference. In fact, the 250+ attendees who were in Helsinki are already gearing up to join you online. Why? Because the online edition features exclusive talks and sessions that were not presented in Helsinki.

Here is why grabbing a ticket now is the smartest career move you can make this month.

1. It’s Fresh Content​

The online agenda features a lineup of speakers and topics that are unique to this digital edition. We are talking about fresh deep dives into the ecosystem that even the people in Helsinki haven’t seen yet.

  • Exclusive Tools: Catch talks like “What’s New in RobotDashboard”, where Tim de Groot unveils new data-driven insights for spotting flaky tests — content designed specifically for the online audience.
  • New Strategies: Sessions like “RoboMonX” (integrating Xray with Robot Framework) and “The Art of Convincing Leaders” are part of this exclusive online track.

2. The “Hallway Track” is Virtual (and it Works)​

RoboCon Online has a virtual venue where you can approach and meet people from the community.

Instead of staring at a static screen, you enter a 2D virtual world inspired by the conference theme. You have an avatar. You walk around. When you get close to other people, your video and audio fade in — just like real life.

  • The “Bus Factor” is Zero: Want to ask a speaker a niche question about a library? You don’t have to type it into a Q&A box and hope a moderator picks it. You can literally walk up to them after their talk in the virtual Speaker’s Corner.
  • Community Time: After the day and during the breaks the platform opens up for dedicated community fun. It’s not forced “corporate fun”; it’s actual gaming, chatting, and hanging out with the developers who build the tools you use every day.
  • Community Day — March 6: March 6 is a community-driven, non-conference day focused on collaboration, learning, and hands-on work across the Robot Framework ecosystem. Think peer discussions, problem-solving, and lightweight hackathon-style sessions where everyone brings their own topics.
  • AI You Can Actually Use: David Fogl’s online workshop, “Integrating AI & Robot Framework,” isn’t about vague theory. It’s a hands-on guide to building AI agents that generate test data and self-heal broken scripts.
  • Cloud-Native Skills: Nils Balkow-Tychsen is leading a session on testing Cloud-Native Applications. If your company is moving to Kubernetes (and whose isn’t?), this session alone pays for the ticket by showing you how to validate infrastructure-as-code using Robot Framework.

And that is just to name a few of the talks that are on the agenda

3. The “Watch Party” Loophole​

Quick math your manager will like:

  • Individual ticket: 250 €
  • Watch Party Host (10 tickets): 1,875 € → 187.50 € per person

Bring your team together, stream it in a meeting room (or online), and turn it into a shared learning day or internal workshop.

And it’s not just DIY. There are officially sponsored Watch Parties happening locally — often heavily subsidized by the host company. The ticket fees are symbolic (starting from 10 €), with venue, local program, and even food covered by the sponsor.

4. Join the “In-Crowd”​

The Helsinki attendees aren’t gatekeeping the fun; they are waiting for you to join them. Since every in-person ticket included online access, the virtual world will be populated by the full force of the community — fresh off the excitement of the live event and ready to discuss the new online-exclusive topics.

Don’t Let the Aurora Fade Without You​

The lights are going up on the global stage. The content is new, the platform is interactive, and the community is open.

RoboCon 2026 Online starts March 3rd — secure your spot now and get 20% off through this link.

👉 Get your ticket here

Part of the RoboCon 2026 Preview Series

This post is part of a series highlighting sessions and ideas from across the RoboCon 2026 program. More previews will follow, covering a wide range of Robot Framework–related topics, use cases, and industries.

👉 The full RoboCon 2026 program is available at robocon.io