Dear Friends and Colleagues,

On behalf of the organizing committee, I am pleased to announce that 2018 China (Shenyang) World Congress of Robotics (WCR-2018) will be held during August 30-September 1, 2018 in Shenyang, China.

Initiated from 2015, WCR-2018 is a high-level signature event hosted by Shenyang Municipal People's Government, operated by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Shenyang Sub-Council, Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance for Robot Industry, supported by Shenyang Hunnan District Municipal People's Government, Shenyang Association for Science and Technology, Northeastern University, Siasun Robot & Automation Co. Ltd, Shenyang Institute of  Automation Chinese Academy of Science, and BIT Group Global Ltd. is the official executive organization.

The conference will be held together with the 17th China International Equipment Manufacturing Exposition, with the implementation of the national strategy of revitalizing northeast old industrial base, China’s Northeast market has attracted more and more concern from domestic and abroad. 2018 China (Shenyang) World Congress of Robotics (WCR-2018) aims to strengthen the technical and business ties in robotic industries, and provide a stimulating platform for researchers, scientists, engineers and practitioners to present their latest research findings, ideas, developments and applications in all aspects of robotics. After months' preparation by the organizing committee, we are proposing the ambitious and unique program which includes the Opening Ceremony & Keynote Forum, High-end Experts’ Talk, Project Matchmaking, Robot Show & Contest etc.

Apart from this invigorating scientific program, WCR-2018 in Shenyang will certainly offer you an unforgettable experience. Shenyang is a celebrated old city with more than 2,000 years of history, and it is the largest city in Northeast China, as well as the political, economic and cultural center of Liaoning Province. As a significant city in Northeast China with abundant resources, Shenyang has made great efforts to provide good lodging, dining, transportation and recreation for visitors from all over the world. 

You are a vital part of 2018 China (Shenyang) World Congress of Robotics, and we sincerely wish you are planning to join us for this grant event.

We look forward to meeting you in Shenyang, China!

Sincerely Yours, 

Kai Zhao