Swiss Robotics Association

AI for Good Global Summit 2026
2026-07-07 08:00 - 2026-07-10 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
The 2026 AI For Good Global Summit aims to identify practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate progress towards the SDGs and connect AI innovators with public and private sector decision makers to help scale AI solutions globally.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) organizes the AI for Good Global Summit in partnership with 50 UN sister agencies, and co-convenes it with the Government of Switzerland. The Summit is designed to generate ‘AI for Good’ solutions able to be enacted in the near term, guided by its multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary audience.

Davos Tech Summit
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-07-04 17:00
Summit on “Physical AI” highlighting robotics, AI and their real-world impact. Brings together global and Swiss AI/robotics leaders and innovators. Organized by Davos Labs.
The robot city transforms Davos into a temporary living laboratory where participants experience robots in realistic situations.

Rapid Manufacturing AG Open House – June 26, 2026
2026-06-26 11:00 - 17:00
Rapid Manufacturing AG warmly invites customers, partners, and friends to its Open House in Rümlang for a day dedicated to innovation, modern manufacturing, networking, and exchange.
📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
🕚 Starting at 11:00 a.m.
📍 Rapid Manufacturing AG, Glattalstrasse 501, 8153 Rümlang
The event will offer an opportunity to discover the latest developments in additive manufacturing, experience 3D printing technologies and processes up close, and explore exciting applications from the world of mobile robotics, including contributions from customers such as Wingtra and Ascento.
Participants can also look forward to a relaxed networking atmosphere, engaging conversations with experts, developers, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts, as well as a barbecue featuring buffalo meat from the family-run farm of Simon, Rapid Manufacturing AG’s production manager.
Whether you are a long-standing partner, a prospective customer, or simply curious about modern technologies, this Open House is a great opportunity to get inspired, exchange ideas, and enjoy a day of innovation and good food.
Rapid Manufacturing AG looks forward to welcoming you in Rümlang.
Registration: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1ris6ceQeSzmmkwwU3zYBMAfbs7b?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–w8IouO3X90IxIrQ0EQtDGTuekkZFATKdb6XzZ7K-BVyiBwXlwg0QE1vdkkI0dvgDYnV6n2xEGK4iXMNdnhQhhhIAfw-lLkI5oeZemSMLWemTOWdY&_hsmi=2&utm_content=2&utm_source=hs_email

International Smart Factory Summit
2026-06-24 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00
Under the topic “Shaping Industry 5.0 Together: Human-Centricity, Sustainability and Resilience“, the International Smart Factory Summit (ISFS26) will bring together around 200 international industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers to shape the future of Industry 5.0.
The summit focuses on turning strategy into actionable use cases and fostering collaboration across industry and technology ecosystems.
During this event, you will have the opportunity to hear contributions from UNIDO, Bern Economic Development Agency, Robert Bosch GmbH, HARTING AG, Akenza AG, FHNW, IAR Group Holding AG, Lexxton AG, RUAG AG, LNS Group, IRPD a Branch of Fritz Studer AG, and many more.
Check program on our website.​​​​​​​
Ticket sales open – Early bird tickets available until May 27!
Link to ticket

EUonAIR Symposium on the Ethics of Generative AI in Education and Research
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 | SUPSI, alazzo dei Congressi e Campus Est, Lugano, Switzerland
The event, organized by SUPSI within the framework of the EUonAIR Alliance Centre of Excellence in Responsible AI and Education, focuses on a critical and interdisciplinary examination of the ethical, epistemic, and institutional implications of generative AI in higher education and research.The programme combines open sessions with invited speakers, thematic roundtables, and a series of workshops reserved for EUonAIR members, aimed at fostering in-depth internal collaboration.

ARTORG Day 2026
2026-05-27 08:00 - 17:00
ARTORG celebrates their successes, the remarkable breadth of the research, and the incredible people who made the journey possible. Together, we look to the future with a shared vision: advancing innovation to deliver even better care for patients.

International Conference on Robotics and Smart Manufacturing - Zurich (ICROSMA - 2026)
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17
Welcome to ICROSMA
International Conference on Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (ICROSMA – 2026) will be held in Zurich,Switzerland during 16th-17th May 2026. The Conference will be organized by Research Fora

ICROSMA will provide an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and a result in Robotics and Smart Manufacturing. The aim of the Conference is to provide a platform to the researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry to meet the share cutting-edge development in the field.

The Proceeding will be archived in Digital Library.
Each Paper will be assigned Digital Object Identifier (DOI) from CROSSREF.
The Proceeding will be submitted to ISI Thomson for review and indexing.
The Proceedings will be published in International Journals with ISSN Numbers.

Objective Goal
The primary goal of the conference is to promote research and developmental activities in Robotics and Smart Manufacturing. Another goal is to promote scientific information interchange between researchers, engineers, scientists, academicians, developers, students, and practitioners working in and around the world. The conference will be held every year to make it an ideal platform for people to share views and experiences in Robotics and Smart Manufacturing related areas. English is the official language of the conference. We welcome paper submissions. Prospective authors are invited to submit full (and original research) papers (which is NOT submitted/published/under consideration anywhere in other conferences/journal) in (doc only) format via email to info@researchfora.com

BEA 2026
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00
“Robotics in Everyday Life” showcase at BEA 2026. The fair is an exhibition for agriculture, trade and industry and is the largest spring fair in Switzerland.

Industry-Ready Physical AI
2026-04-14 09:00 - 17:00
The event explores how Physical AI can move from concept to real industrial deployment, bringing together industrial end-users, robot integrators and AI solution providers through industrial case presentations, use-case workshops and live demonstrations at S3C.

Workshop on Assistive Robotics in Switzerland
2026-02-25 08:00 - 17:00
A focused workshop bringing together experts from research, industry, and policy to explore the Swiss landscape of Assistive Robotics. We will discuss robotic technologies that directly support people in their daily lives and are designed for long-term use, with a strong emphasis on solutions already on the market or at the verge of transitioning out of a pure research environment into user’s daily lives. The goal is to connect the key players in Switzerland and spark exchange on what is technically feasible, socially desirable, currently deployed, and truly aligned with end-user needs, as well as the related challenges.

Humanoid Forum 2026
2026-02-19 08:00 - 2026-02-20 17:00
The International Humanoid Forum is dedicated to exploring the practical applications of humanoid robotics in various industries. Hosted by the Swiss Cobotics Competence Center and the Swiss Smart Factory at the Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne, this forum is a gathering of industry professionals, researchers, and innovators, focusing on bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications.

Alpine Robo Games 2026 - VEX V5
2026-02-07 08:00 - 2026-02-08 17:00
We’re excited to invite you to the 2026 Alpine Robo Games, featuring the VEX V5 Push Back! – This is a wonderful chance for teams to showcase their skills, share their hard work, and put their robots to the test in a fun, friendly competition.
This year, for the first time, we will run a VEX V5 tournament in parallel to our VEX IQ tournament! Both events will run in side-by-side gymnasiums allowing participants and spectators to enjoy all the excitement.

Gordon Research Conference (GRC) in Robotics
2026-01-11 00:00 - 2026-01-16 00:30
The Robotics GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.

Swiss Robotics Day
2025-11-14 | Swiss Tech Convention Center, Lausanne
The Swiss Robotics Day (SRD) is Switzerland’s most comprehensive exhibition on robotics for industry and research.
The SRD brings together industry, researchers, investors, engineers and students to exchange and share experiences, new ideas, and technologies. Matchmaking sessions facilitate collaborations and partnerships. Presentations of distinguished speakers will focus on innovative technologies, new market trends for robots, logistics, the future of aerial robotics and robots in healthcare.
Since 2021 the format of the event evolved to include more networking and matchmaking sessions and help facilitate collaborations and partnerships. New features also included job advertising and a pitch / storytelling session for start-ups and young companies.

MATLAB EXPO
2025-11-12 08:00 - 2025-11-13 15:00
MATLAB Expo 2025 is a great event for robotics and autonomous systems engineers eager to accelerate innovation, featuring expert-led sessions and industry presentations. Experience live presentations showcasing the latest MATLAB and Simulink tools for designing, testing, and deploying intelligent robots and autonomous vehicles. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new capabilities—register now for MATLAB Expo 2025!

swissRobotics.net Symposium
2025-11-05
The symposium will present current developments and challenges in the industry and provide an outlook on where the journey is headed. Take the opportunity to learn from leading experts, discuss innovative solutions, and gain valuable insights into the possibilities of robotics.
This year, we are particularly pleased to be working together with Section 46, Vision Systems. This section is a fascinating example of interdisciplinary collaboration, covering a broad spectrum of disciplines, from image acquisition and camera technologies to mechanical, electrical, and IT integration into devices, machines, and systems.

Smarter Offroad Automation Starts with Simulation and Virtual Testing
2025-10-23 08:00 - 09:00
Curious about how engineers are making tractors drive themselves or how massive excavators achieve pinpoint precision? This webinar shows you how MATLAB and Simulink are used to develop automation and autonomy features in the heavy machinery industry. Perfect for students interested in robotics, automation, or engineering, this session brings together cool tech like virtual sensor simulation, 3D environment and automatic deployment to embedded hardware – all in one powerful platform.

Technology Focus #4 Human-Robot-Interaction
2025-10-16 09:00 - 12:00
How do we interact with robots today?
Most interactions still happen through an HMI or by hand-guiding. Although other forms of physical interaction exist, they are rarely applied due to safety, cost, and technical barriers.
What’s next for Human-Robot Interaction?
The future points toward more natural ways of working with robots – using gestures, voice, and vision – shifting from control to true collaboration.

Embodied AI and Multimedia Technology Standards
2025-10-10 14:00 - 18:00
ITU-T SG21 Workshop on “Embodied AI and Multimedia Technology Standards”

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​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is organizing a workshop on “Embodied AI and Multimedia Technology Standards”, taking place at the ITU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on 10 October 2025 from 14h00 to 18h00 hours (CEST). Remote participation will be provided for the workshop.
Embodied AI (EAI) can be described as a transformative shift in artificial intelligence that integrates AI into physical systems, enabling them to interact with and learn from their environment through sensory inputs and actions.
The aim of the workshop is to bring together institutions, academia, and industry to discuss the requirements for enabling embodied AI in multimedia. Key topics include exploring standardization opportunities for technology advancement, identifying gaps in ITU-T Recommendations, examining real-world use cases for embodied AI in multimedia, and fostering collaboration across the ICT supply chain, with a focus on defining future work for ITU-T SG21 related to embodied AI technologies. This event continues the success of the valuable discussions from the AI for Good Global Summit (July 2025).

A demo showcasing cutting-edge multimedia applications powered by AI technologies will be organized at the venue. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact tsbevents@itu.int.

Participation is open to ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia and to any individual from a country which is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This also includes individuals who are members of international, regional, and national organizations. Participation in the workshop is free of charge, however registration is mandatory.
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​​Remote Participation: Connect to the ITU MyMeetings platform using the same ITU user account with which you registered for the meeting. You can launch the remote session by clicking the JOIN button from 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
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Draft Programme

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​Opening Remarks

14:15 – 16:15​
​Session 1: Embodied AI – Exploring the intersection with multimedia services and emerging use cases
This session will explore the convergence of Embodied AI and multimedia technologies, focusing on how multimodal data is driving transformative innovation in healthcare, smart manufacturing, and other industries. Presentations will showcase key ICT applications and demonstrate how the integration of both fields is transforming industries, enabling intelligent, data-driven solutions.

​16:15 – 16:45
​Coffee Break

16:45 -17:30​
​Session 2: Embodied AI – Redefining Multimedia Content and Applications
Embodied AI requirements for real-time multimodal fusion (vision, audio, and tactile inputs) will introduce new challenges in delivering multimedia content. Experts from academia and industry will share their perspectives on next-generation multimedia content, interface definitions, spatio-temporal synchronization, and other areas for future standardization.

17:30 – 18:15​
​Session 3: Embodied AI – The Future of Collaborative Multimedia Connectivity
Embodied AI essentially relies on powerful multimedia communications (high data rates, low latency, as well as advanced transmission capabilities). Future directions to be explored include developing collaborative communication mechanisms to provide optimal delivery and consumption of Embodied AI-enabled services.

18:15 – 18:30​
​Closing Remarks

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Accelerator Program "Innovation Day" (Edition 2
2025-09-29 16:30 - 19:00
Annual meeting around the SFITS innovation program which aims to support and accelerate the emergence and development of new interventional and surgical techniques and technologies.

ARSSS - ICRA International conference on Robotics and Automation
2025-09-03 08:00 - 2025-09-04 17:00 | Zurich
ARSSS – ICRA International conference on Robotics and Automation(ICRA) is an event organized with a motivation to provide an excellent international platform for the academicians, researchers, engineers, industrial participants and budding students around the world to SHARE their research findings with the global experts.

Swiss DINNO Award
2025-09-02 08:00 - 17:00

SINDEX. The leading Swiss trade fair for industrial automation.
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-04

Biohybrid Robotics Symposium
2025-07-08 08:00 - 2025-07-10 17:00 | Zurich Development Center, Address: Keltenstrasse 48, Zürich, Zürich, 8044, Switzerland
Biohybrid robotics merges living materials with artificial systems, opening new frontiers in robotic innovation. To establish this transformative field as a major discipline, we are thrilled to host the first symposium on biohybrid robotics. Join leading researchers to share achievements, exchange ideas, and shape the future of robotics by integrating living systems with synthetic technologies.

RobotX Innovation Day 2025
2025-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | ETH Campus Zentrum in the ML Building, Tannenstrasse/Clausiusstrasse 3, Zurich, 8006, Switzerland
Registration will open on Friday 06.12.2024.
Location: ETH Zurich, ML Building, RobotX Hall, Tannenstrasse/Clausiusstrasse 3, 8006 Zurich

Automatica
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-27
Automatica is a premier trade show for automation and robotics in manufacturing. The event includes demos on AI, robotics, and digital solutions for industrial applications. This is an essential event for anyone looking to explore advancements in robotics and automation tailored for smart factories and Industry 4.0.

World Humanoid Forum 2025
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-11
The World Humanoid Forum is designed not only for exhibitors, industry partners, and technology companies but also for visitors passionate about the future of robotics. It offers a unique opportunity to experience innovations up close and learn about the latest developments. Whether you represent a company, work in the tech industry, or simply have an interest in humanoid robots, the forum has something for everyone.

SMART Automation Austria
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-22
Smart Automation Austria is a trade show for industrial automation in Austria, held biennially in Linz. It focuses on factory and process automation, featuring exhibitors who present advancements in robotics, control systems, and digital transformation for manufacturing

RoboSoft 2025
2025-04-23 - 2025-04-26 | SwissTech Convention Center, Quartier Nord EPFL Route Louis-Favre 2 1024 Ecublens, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Celebrating Interdisciplinarity in Soft Robotics
The theme for the 8th IEEE-RAS International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft 2025) centers on “Interdisciplinarity and Widening Horizons”, emphasizing the collaborative spirit and innovative cross-disciplinary approaches driving the future of soft robotics. Join us for an inspiring gathering of researchers, industry experts and students as we explore the cutting-edge advancements and share insights across various fields. Together, we’ll expand our horizons and pave the way for the next generation of soft robotics technologies. The conference will include keynote talks, demonstrations, discussions, forums, art displays and more.

IEEE Robosoft 2025
See full call for papers here.

Contributed Papers: October 15th October 31th, 9 AM PST [Updated 21/10]
Extended Abstracts: January 15th, January 17th, 9 AM PST [Updated 14/1]
Rising Stars submissions: January 15th, January 17th, 9 AM PST [Updated 14/1]
Workshops & Tutorials: November 1st November 8th, 9 AM PST [Updated 21/10]

Papers can also be transferred from other IEEE journals including RA-L, RAM,
T-RO,T-MRB, see here for more information.

IEEE Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society is committed to advancing diversity in Robotics and Automation, and to promoting an inclusive and equitable culture that welcomes, engages, and rewards all who contribute to the field, without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Apply for a D&I grant

Organizers

General Co-Chairs: Cosimo Della Santina (TU Delft), Josie Hughes (EPFL)
Program Chairs: Lucia Beccai (IIT), Hugo Rodrigue (SKKU)
Rising Stars Program Chair: Ryan Truby (Northwestern University)
Workshop Chairs: Laura Blumenschein (Purdue University), Gina Olson (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Onur Özcan (Bilkent University)
Diversity Chairs: Simona Aracri (CNR), Jovanna Jovanova (TU Delft)
Publication Chairs: Perla Maiolino (Oxford University), Federico Renda (Khalifa University)
Arts Chair: Perla Maiolino (Oxford University)
Competitions Chair: Marcello Calisti (University of Lincoln)
Publicity Chairs: Kaitlyn Becker (MIT), Ben Gorissen (KU Leuven)
Advisory Chairs: Jamie Paik (EPFL), Matteo Cianchetti (Sant’Anna)
Exhibitions Chair: Mirko Kovac (EMPA/Imperial College)

…more to be confirmed soon

RoboSoft
2025-04-23 - 2025-04-26
The theme for the 8th IEEE-RAS International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft 2025) centers on “Interdisciplinarity and Widening Horizons”, emphasizing the collaborative spirit and innovative cross-disciplinary approaches driving the future of soft robotics. Join us for an inspiring gathering of researchers, industry experts and students as we explore the cutting-edge advancements and share insights across various fields. Together, we’ll expand our horizons and pave the way for the next generation of soft robotics technologies. The conference will include keynote talks, demonstrations, discussions, forums, art displays and more.
