A conference on how the local economy and society can benefit from the services offered by robotics technologies is taking place on 10 May, 2017 in Brussels.

Organiser: European Commission Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content & Technology (DG CONNECT) as part of the Public-Private Partnership for Robotics in Europe (SPARC)

Venue: Committee of the Regions, Bâtiment Jacques Delors,Rue Belliard 99-101, B-1040 Brussels

The conference brings together roboticists and representatives from local, regional and national authorities. Some of the best experts in Europe will present state-of-the-art in robotics applications, showcase success stories of regional initiatives, and explore funding possibilities and ways to join forces with other regions. The conference also aims to enable the robotics community to meet with their respective local, regional, national authorities to discuss their local strategy and ecosystems, building on their strengths.

Registration is open until 23 April 2017. Click on the link to go to the registration form and the agenda.

Event website

Media policy

Invited speakers and delegates consent to have the photo-video staff and reporters present and recording at the event. Speakers and delegates give permission to the following: photography, recorded images, video interviews, audio, presentation, and comments, for use in event programs, publications, websites, newsletters, etc. attributed to their name and/or photo.

The organisers may use these reproductions without further examination by the speakers or delegates. Speakers and delegates waive all personal claims, causes of action, liabilities, or damages against the event organisers arising from or in connection with their performance or appearance.

If you are a speaker or delegate and do not consent to the event media presence policy, or if you have further questions, please contact us at secretariat@eu-robotics.net.