RoboCon 2026

René Rohner

René Rohner brings a wealth of experience in test automation to the forefront of the software testing community. As the Chairman of the Robot Framework Foundation and a key developer of several projects within the Robot Framework ecosystem, including the innovative "Robot Framework Browser," René is dedicated to improving testing practices and methodologies.

With a background in consulting and training, his work focuses on practical solutions and tools that address the real-world challenges faced by testers and engineers today. René is also an author and a Principal Consultant at imbus AG in Germany, where he continues to contribute to the field of test automation through his expertise and passion for teaching.


Sessions

02-10
07:00
420min
Mastering Robot Framework Browser: Extend, Automate, Integrate with Playwright
René Rohner, Tatu Aalto

Learn the internals of the Robot Framework Browser library in this advanced hands-on workshop.

Topics include architecture, scopes (browser, context, page), selectors, promises, and tracing.

You'll build and use custom keywords with JavaScript and Python, extend the library via plugins, and explore advanced features.

Mastering Robot Framework Browser: Extend, Automate, Integrate with Playwright
02-13
11:50
45min
Panel Discussion
René Rohner, Pekka Klärck

Join a lively discussion on current and emerging topics shaping the Robot Framework ecosystem. Panelists TBA.

RoboCon
02-13
14:40
15min
RoboCon Closing Celebration
Miikka Solmela, René Rohner

Join us for the RoboCon finale with prizes, appreciation, and a big thank-you to everyone who made this year’s event a success.

RoboCon
03-04
07:00
60min
RoboCon Online Opening & Robot Framework Updates
Miikka Solmela, Pekka Klärck, René Rohner

Kick off RoboCon Online with Miikka and René sharing Foundation updates and community highlights, followed by Pekka Klärck presenting the latest developments and roadmap for Robot Framework.

RoboCon Online