The purpose of this call is to identify euRobotics members who are willing to co-organise with euRobotics, the Central event, in direct response to the educational focus of the European Robotics Week. The Central Event of ERW2026 will act as the hub for all other events. The association is searching for committed organisers who can create a dynamic mixture of local events and workshops (delivered by scientists, labs, teachers, schools, robotics engineers, robot makers etc.), that allow euRobotics to engage effectively with the European public and especially children, families, and seniors. We encourage all potential organisers to involve regionally relevant industries with a focus on robotics and think creatively about solutions to communicating the positive impact of robotics to the general public. ERW Central event should take place ideally between 19th and 29th November 2026 over 2-3 days.
Timeline and process
Sending in first version ‘bid’ Call to host ERW2026: by 3rd October2025
Possibility to schedule meeting with euRobotics about ERW2026: 6th or 7th October 2025
Deadline for submitting final version ‘bid’ Call to host ERW2026: 27th October 2025
Online presentation by interested parties to euRobotics Board of Directors (BoD) followed by decision about next Central Event host: 31st October 2025
Final decision communicated to interested parties: 3rd November 2025
Public announcement about final ERW2026 destination at European Robotics Week Focus Event in Tallinn: 3-4 December 2025
Public announcement about final ERW2026 destination via the euRobotics social media channels: 3rd – 7th November 2025
Public announcement about final ERW2026 destination at European Robotics Forum in Stavanger: 23–27 Mar 2026 (including side events)