Connecting the advanced robotics ecosystem: Advanced Robotics Conference
Meet international robotics OEMs, distributors, suppliers, end users and researchers at FEV’s headquarters in Aachen.
Hear from leading voices in robotics, see innovative applications live and make connections that spark new ideas and collaborations.
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
Head of Product, Vesoma
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 |
| 09:00 | Welcome and opening remarks |
| 09:10 | Beyond automation: Humanoid as a business transformation partner Jochen Rudat, Chief Growth Officer, Humanoid |
| 09:30 | LeRobot: Making AI Robotics more accessible with end-to-end learning Steven Palma Morera, Robotics Lead, Hugging Face |
| 09:50 | Humanoids out of the cage: Why a stopped robot isn’t necessarily a safe robot Simon Fischinger, CEO, Synapticon |
| 10:10 | Physical AI: The key to scaling robotics Christian Piechnick, Co-Founder & CEO, Wandelbots |
| 10:30 | Networking break & exhibition |
| 11:10 | From Europe, for the world: Building the ecosystem for physical AI Dr. Arne Nordmann, VP Technology, NEURA Robotics |
| 11:30 | Bart Rosier, Head of Product, Vesoma |
| 11:50 | Panel discussion – Humanoids in Europe: Keeping pace or falling behind?
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| 12:30 | Lunch & exhibition |
| 13:30 | Afternoon keynote The Ordinary Magic of Robots Jérôme Monceaux, CEO & Co-Founder, Enchanted Tools |
| 13:50 | Powering Physical AI: Next-Generation Batteries for the Humanoid Robotics Era Vincent Yang, CEO and Founder, ProLogium |
| 14:10 | START WITH THE JOB. NOT THE ROBOT. Dirk Geiger,Senior Director for Humanoid Robotics, Infineon Technologies |
| 14:30 | A new era for cognitice cobot? Fabio Puglia, Chairman and CTO, Oversonic Robotics |
| 14:50 | Networking break & exhibition |
| 15:10 | From first deployment to Industrial scale: The customer journey to triple-digit AI robotic fleets Alfred Larsson, Director of Strategic Accounts, Sereact |
| 15:30 | Building the next generation of robotic dismantling: R3’s path towards Physical AI Xavier Kohll, Co-Founder & CTO, R3 Robotics |
| 15:50 | From lab demos to industrial applications: building the intelligence layer for Physical AI Oliver Petrovic,Co-Founder, Athenyx Robotics |
| 16:10 | Beyond Humanoids: Designing Robots for Heavy Physical Work Enno Dülberg, Founder & CEO, AUXSYS |
| 16:30-16:45 | Closing remarks |
Why attend
The Advanced Robotics Conference (ARC) brings together the people shaping the next generation of robotics – from leading technology companies and robot manufacturers to suppliers, researchers and industrial users.
ARC combines high-level insights, technical expertise and hands-on robotics to explore how advanced robotics is moving from promising technology into real-world applications.
With an outstanding line-up of international speakers, expert discussions and the ARC Robo Gym, participants gain both a strategic perspective on where robotics is heading and a first-hand experience of the technologies bringing it to life.
Learn. Connect. Experience. Shape the future of robotics.
- Hear from leading voices in robotics
Gain insights from an outstanding line-up of technology leaders, robotics pioneers, researchers and industry experts. - Understand what comes next
Explore the technologies shaping advanced robotics – from humanoids and intelligent robots to physical AI, robot intelligence, sensors, actuators and autonomous systems. - See robotics in action
Experience advanced robots live in the ARC Action Arena and see how emerging technologies perform beyond the presentation stage. - Connect with the robotics ecosystem
Meet robot OEMs, technology suppliers, integrators, industrial users, researchers and other key players shaping the market. - Turn technology into application
Discover how advanced robotics can move from technology development to practical, scalable applications in industry and beyond.
Register now!
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.
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
conference Location: FEV Headquarters
The event will take place at FEV in Aachen.
Neuenhofstraße 181
52078 Aachen
Phone: +49 (0) 241 5689 9846
