June News

It’s midsummer season here in Finland—the birthplace of Robot Framework—which means the lakes are chilly, the saunas are hot, and the vihta are well soaked. 🧖‍♀️🧖‍♂️

Despite the midsummer mood, there’s plenty happening: RF 7.3.1 is out, tools are getting new releases, and two big community moments are open for participation:

Dive in below to catch up—and happy summer from the land of light and logs. 🌅

Robot Framework Foundation

🤝 Support the Robot Framework Foundation
With 80+ member companies, the Foundation drives the growth of Robot Framework, its ecosystem, and community.

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As an Accredited Training Provider, your organization can offer certified courses that lead directly to the RFCP® – Robot Framework Certified Professional exam.

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Plus: by joining the Foundation, you help sustain and grow the open-source project your work depends on.

Robot Framework and Our Ecosystem

Robot Framework 7.3.1 Released
Robot Framework 7.3.1 is out now and fixes all known regressions introduced in 7.3. This is the only planned patch release in the 7.3.x series. If you're already using 7.3, upgrading is recommended.

Highlights:

  • Variable type conversion support
  • Timeout handling fixes
  • Official Python 3.14 compatibility

For full details, see the release notes.

Browser Library 19.6.0 Released
This release improves the Take Screenshot keyword by adding UUID support and fixes its usage from Python.

  • Compatible with Playwright 1.53.0
  • Supports Robot Framework 5.0+ and Python 3.9+

Release notes

RobotDashboard 0.9.3 Released
A major update with better performance and new insights:

  • Dashboard customization: more graph layout options
  • New heatmap graph showing test run timing trends
  • Improved run statistics: pass/fail/skip rates
  • 80% smaller HTML dashboard output vs older versions

Documentation and demo

OpenApiTools 1.0.0b4 Released
Massive core rewrite switching to Pydantic model-based parsing. Highlights:

  • Enhanced CLI with annotated parameters
  • Improved union and list typing
  • Foundation for broader spec support

PyPI | GitHub

RFSwarm 1.5.1 Released
A bugfix release improving test run stability.
Thanks to the contributors and community testers.

Release notes

XmlValidator 2.0.0 Released
Breaking change: validation errors now fail tests by default. This behavior is configurable.

  • Enhanced configuration options
  • New demo test suite

Release notes

Have a New Release?
Let us know in Slack or by message — we’re happy to feature it in the next newsletter!

RoboCon

RoboCon 2026 – Call for Speakers Is Open!
Come share your tools, lessons, and ideas at the biggest Robot Framework conference in the world. Whether you're a first-time speaker or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to shape the conversation and connect with the global community.

📅 Final Conference Dates
(confirmed – apologies for any earlier confusion):
  • In-Person Conference: 12–13 February 2026 in Helsinki
  • Workshops & Community Day: 10–11 February 2026
  • Online Conference: 4–5 March 2026
  • Online Tutorials & Community Day: 6 March 2026

🔗 Submit your talk, workshop, or tutorial proposal by 19 October: CFP is now open

We’re looking for:

  • Talks (in-person or online)
  • Hands-on workshops (in-person)
  • Online tutorials (interactive deep dives)
  • Keynote speaker suggestions

💡 Topics can be technical, strategic, community-focused or practical. The key is actionable takeaways that help the Robot Framework community thrive.

🎉 New in 2026: Watch Parties
The online conference will now follow regional time zones:

  • 4 March → EMEA + Asia
  • 5 March → The Americas

Thinking of hosting a Watch Party?
Invite your local team, user group, or network to join you for live content, snacks, and conversation — a real Robot Framework kisakatsomo. Community energy, wherever you are.

🤝 Sponsor RoboCon 2026
Want to reach hundreds of engaged automation pros and decision-makers, both in-person and online? Sponsor packages are now open.

From booths and livestream segments to job walls and gamification, there’s a great fit for every budget and format.

📩 Full sponsor overview: Details here

🎫 Tickets and registration will open in early September.

Events, Meetups, Conferences etc

Open Space – 27 June 2025
Online discussion and community session. Don’t miss the highlights from the latest community survey. 

🕐 Time: 1 PM GMT / 4 PM EEST
💻 Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3YAS0tH

🔑 Meeting ID: 925 9046 8567
🔒 Passcode: 8270

Robot Framework Usergroup Münsterland – 2 July 2025
Quarterly meetup for enthusiasts in Münster and surrounding areas.
Event details

Meetup Robot Framework Dortmund – 30 September 2025
Get to know the community and connect locally in Dortmund.
Event details

World Wide Workshop Wednesday (WWWW) – 1 October 2025
The Robot Framework Foundation’s global, fully online workshop event is back! We’re now accepting proposals for hands-on sessions.

Submit a Workshop Proposal
Got expertise to share? Whether it's CI/CD, test suite design, custom libraries, or AI integrations etc.—this is your stage.

  • 📅 Proposal Deadline: 6 July 2025 (UTC)
  • 🕓 Format: Half-day (4h) or Full-day (8h) live, online workshops
  • 🎯 Audience: Global, all levels welcome

Submit your proposal here

Ticket sales open mid-August. Plan ahead!

👉 Check the #Events section on robotframework.org or the Events info doc to stay up to date with all upcoming happenings.

Contribution to the Community

Help Us Build an Even Better Community 🌍🛠️

There are several ways you can contribute to our growing community:

  • Ask and answer questions in the community channels 💬. Your insights and queries help everyone grow.
  • Organize events 🎉. Bring people together to share knowledge and experiences.
  • Join workgroups 👥. Collaborate with peers to drive innovation and improvement.
  • Become a member of the Robot Framework Foundation 🤝. Support the Foundation's mission and get involved in decision-making.
  • Contribute to the Robot Framework core or ecosystem 🚀. Your contributions can shape the future.
  • Anything else you deem appropriate! 🌟 Your unique ideas and initiatives are always welcome.

Together, we can make the Robot Framework community stronger and more vibrant!

 

Other Resources 

On our  webpage, you will find all the relevant information, but here are some resources you might have missed:
  • Robot Framework on Github 💻: Explore our latest code, updates, and repositories.
  • Our Guides to get started and more! 📘: Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your knowledge, our guides have got you covered.
  • Robot Framework Blog 📰: Stay updated with the latest news, insights, and tips from the Robot Framework community.
  • Slack and Forum 💬: Join the conversation, ask questions, and share your experiences with other Robot Framework enthusiasts.

Don't miss out on these valuable resources to enhance your Robot Framework journey!

 
Do contact us if you want to help out in any way. We always appreciate your feedback.
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