Connecting the advanced robotics ecosystem: Advanced Robotics Conference
Join global robot OEMs, distributors, suppliers, end users, and researchers at FEV headquarters in Aachen to exchange knowledge, experience real-world applications, and foster collaboration across the advanced robotics ecosystem.
Advanced robotics is moving rapidly from research and prototypes into industrial reality. By connecting technology leaders, users, and developers in one place, we create the environment needed to turn innovation into scalable applications.
Speakers 2026
Chief Growth Officer, Humanoid
VP Technology
CEO & Co-Founder, Enchanted Tools
VP Humanoid Robotics Europe, Schaeffler
Co-Founder & CEO, Wandelbots
Tech Lead for LeRobot, Hugging Face
Chairman, Oversonic
Senior Director Application Marketing for Humanoid Robotics, Infineon
CEO & Founder, ProLogium
Investment Principal, RoboStrategy
CEO, Synapticon
Director Key Accounts, Sereact
CEO & Founder, Auxsys
Co-Founder & CTO, R3 Robotics
CEO & Co-Founder, Athenyx Robotics
Head of Robotics, Fraunhofer IPA
CEO, MYBOTSHOP
Conference Program 2026
| 17:00 | Registration & welcome drinks at FEV, Neuenhofstrasse 181, 52078 Aachen |
| 17:30 | Opening and welcome
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| 17:50 | Meet the exhibitors |
| 18:00 | Exhibition and live robot area |
| 18:00-22:00 | Open bar and flying dinner |
| 08:30 | Registration and welcome coffee |
| 09:00 | Welcome and opening remarks |
| 09:15 | Opening keynote Jochen Rudat, Chief Growth Officer, Humanoid |
| 09:45 | Steven Palma Morera, Robotics Lead, Hugging Face |
| 10:05 | Simon Fischinger, CEO, Synapticon |
| 10:25 | Networking break & exhibition |
| 11:10 | Dr. Arne Nordmann, VP Technology, NEURA Robotics |
| 11:30 | Christian Piechnick,Co-Founder & CEO, Wandelbots |
| 11:50 | Panel discussion – Humanoids in Europe: Keeping pace or falling behind?
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| 12:30 | Lunch & exhibition |
| 13:30 | Afternoon keynote Jérôme Monceaux, CEO & Co-Founder, Enchanted Tools |
| 14:00 | Dirk Geiger, Senior Director for Humanoid Robotics, Infineon Technologies |
| 14:20 | Fabio Puglia, Chairman and CTO, Oversonic Robotics |
| 14:40 | Networking break & exhibition |
| 15:00 | Alfred Larsson, Director of Strategic Accounts, Sereact |
| 15:20 | Oliver Petrovic, Co-Founder, Athenyx Robotics |
| 15:40 | Enno Dülberg, Founder & CEO, AUXSYS |
| 16:00-16:15 | Closing remarks |
Why attend
Advanced robotics is no longer just an engineering challenge – it is a business transformation.
ARC 2026 uniquely combines strategy, engineering, consulting, and hands-on experience in one event. Discover how leading organizations are shaping their robotics strategy, developing intelligent robotic solutions, and deploying them at scale.
Then step into the ARC Robo Gym, where cutting-edge robots perform live in realistic scenarios, bringing the technologies discussed on stage to life.
- High-profile speakers from the robotics ecosystem
- Technical presentations and expert panel discussions
- Robot action area with live demonstrations
- Booths for exhibitors and technology providers
- Direct access to robotics OEMs, suppliers, distributors, end users, and researchers
- Networking with the advanced robotics ecosystem in the greater Aachen region
- Practical insights into use cases across warehousing, manufacturing, service, and non-weaponized defense applications
- Advanced robots
- Intelligent arms
- Quadrupeds
- Humanoids
- Drones
- Actuators, end effectors, sensors, batteries
- Physical AI and robot intelligence
- Teleoperation and data collection
- Models and training
- Integration, safety, deployment, and reliability
- Business cases and industrial applications
Exhibit at
ARC 2026
Exhibitor options
Exhibition booth
€3,000 per booth for company presentations without a live robot showcase
Includes 2 tickets and access to the Networking Dinner
Robot Action Area
€2,000 for booth space and a dedicated live demonstration area
Includes 2 tickets and access to the Networking Dinner
Register now!
conference Location: FEV Headquarters
The event will take place at FEV in Aachen.
Neuenhofstraße 181
52078 Aachen
Phone: +49 (0) 241 5689 9846
