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ICMSA combines six decades of production expertise with deep association partnerships to deliver ambitious, high-impact experiences for innovators and researchers.

  • Australia’s oldest and most established Professional Conference Organiser, established in 1966.
  • Professional Conference Organiser and Event Management Company of the Year 2025 (Australian Event Awards).
  • Only Australian company that has delivered more than 10 association events with over 4,000 participants.
  • Raised more than $40 million in sponsorship and exhibition revenue in the last 10 years.
  • Average staff tenure of eight years – four times the industry standard.

Message from leadership

CEO WELCOME

Emma Bowyer
Emma Bowyer · Owner & CEO

Dear Professors Liu and Kulic and Members of the Organising Committee for IEEE RSJ IROS 2028,

Sincere congratulations on securing one of the most exciting scientific conferences on robotics for Sydney, Australia. We are very appreciative of the opportunity to showcase our expertise and would love to partner with you. Our time working with members of some of your Committee on IEEE ICRA 2018 has long been considered a corporate highlight, both for the professional learning and collaborative environment. The trust placed in us to perform is a lasting memory.

Since 2018, ICMSA has grown from strength-to-strength, expanding our team, opening a new office in Christchurch, and soon one in Auckland in mid-2026.  This year our company celebrates 60 years of conference management.  A testament of our longevity is our ability to innovate. Our reputation as an industry trail blazer is one I am extremely proud of, and this could not be achieved without the exceptional ICMSA team and our clients. Like your sector, the ability to boost outcomes through technology to solve complex problems aligns us in many ways.

ICMSA has worked with the IEEE for more than 12 years and over the last decade has delivered more than 20 IEEE events.  In late 2025, we were appointed by the IEEE HQ to a rollover five year contract to deliver events in Australasia.  We are the only company in the Southern Hemisphere to hold this prestigious honour.  It means we provide a deep and practical understanding of the required IEEE governance, especially in regard to Program management and financial frameworks.

We look forward to the opportunity to discuss your aims and goals for IEEE RSJ IROS 2028 and trust the details included within our Proposal support our position to work with yourself and your extended Committee.

Emma Bowyer

Owner and Chief Executive Officer, ICMS Australasia

Deliverables

REVIEW TENDER

Access the interactive flipbook showcasing the complete tender response, financial model and delivery framework crafted for IEEE RSJ IROS 2028.

IEEE RSJ Proposal Flipbook cover

Proof of excellence

CASE STUDIES

RoboCup 2019 case study

Student-first global robotics showcase with immersive festival staging.

ICRA 2018 case study

Flagship robotics Congress hosted in Brisbane with over 3,000 delegates.

ICSE 2023 case study

In-person flagship software engineering conference in Melbourne with 1,448 delegates and 24 workshops.

ACM Web 2025 case study

Hybrid flagship web conference at ICC Sydney delivering a high-quality program for 1,425 delegates.

HRI 2025 case study

High-touch human-robot interaction conference curating bespoke experiences.

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Voices from robotics

TESTIMONIALS

2019 RoboCup Testimonial

"The team brought an infectious energy that resonated with every competitor."

Claude Sammut

2018 ICRA Testimonial

“ICMSA stewarded the most seamless robotics program I have been involved with.”

Peter Corke

2023 ICSE Testimonial

“The organisation was outstanding; many called it the best ICSE ever.”

John Grundy

2015 CIKM Testimonial

“One of the least fraught events I’ve organised—panic-free from start to finish.”

Alistair Moffat

2025 ACM Web Testimonial

“ICMSA’s flexibility and expertise ensured our conference exceeded delegate targets smoothly.”

Guodong Long