Indianapolis Marriot East, Indianapolis. The Robotics Industries Association (RIA) holds this annual conference intended to increase understanding and compliance with the robot and machine safety standards that promote workplace safety and productivity. The main conference features two days of presentations on robot safety, standards, successful robot applications, current developments and other industrial safety information. Pre- and post-conference workshops complement the main conference in addition to a trade fair and networking event that enables attendees to meet industry-leading vendors and see the latest in safety-related equipment and robots.