Europe’s main robotics research forum comes to the UK for the first time, with more than 1,000 researchers, robot makers and end users at the ICC Birmingham from 2 to 4 March 2027.
The European Robotics Forum has moved around Europe since 2010. This edition is hosted by the Manufacturing Technology Centre and the University of Birmingham, working with euRobotics.
It’s a more technical event than the big NEC shows. Most of the 3 days are workshops and a scientific track, where engineers and researchers show what’s coming out of labs and pilot lines over the next few years.
There’s an exhibition alongside, with around 12 stands so far from robot makers, component suppliers and research spin-outs. KUKA is on stand 46, and the sponsors include PAL Robotics, Ocado Group, autonox Robotics and ARIA, the UK’s research funding agency.
Go if you want an early look at where industrial robotics and AI are heading, or you’re after a research partner for a tricky application. If you need a cell installed this year, you’ll probably get more from talking to integrators in the supplier directory.
On the agenda
- Industrial Robotics
- AI and robot learning
- Cobots working alongside people
- Mobile robots in logistics
- Advanced manufacturing
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- Automation and controls engineers
- R&D and innovation managers
- Technical directors weighing up robotics
- Robot makers and component suppliers
- Researchers looking for industry partners
Getting there
- ParkingPaid car parks nearby, including Brindleyplace, a few minutes’ walk. Check prices before you travel.
- By railBirmingham New Street is about 15 minutes’ walk. The tram stops at Library, around 5 minutes away.
- AccessConference centre, so no PPE needed.