Odense Week of Robotics 2026: The Danish Takeover

About the Event

For one week in May, the center of the robotics universe quietly shifts to a city you might only know from fairy tales. Forget Silicon Valley; from May 5-8, 2026, Odense, Denmark, hosts the Week of Robotics, an ambitious, city-wide convergence of the brightest minds and most advanced technologies in automation. This isn’t just another conference with stale pastries and recycled PowerPoint decks. It’s a full-spectrum immersion into one of the world’s most concentrated and influential robotics clusters.

Organized by Odense Robotics, the event series is a meticulously curated experience for technology frontrunners, decision-makers, engineers, and anyone with a stake in the future of automated systems. Whether you’re looking to forge international partnerships, scout bleeding-edge tech, or simply understand how Denmark cornered the market on collaborative robots, this is your ground zero.

Attendees will gain unfiltered access to the ecosystem that produced industry giants and a relentless pipeline of high-growth startups. The week is packed with multiple, distinct events, ensuring that whether your interest is in global strategy, hands-on tech, or industry networking, your time will be well spent.

Program Highlights

The week is anchored by two flagship events, complemented by a series of focused gatherings designed to connect specific corners of the industry.

• Global Robotics Cluster Assembly (May 5): The week kicks off with a high-level assembly of international robotics organizations. The goal is simple but ambitious: strengthen collaboration across global ecosystems and tackle shared challenges.
• NextGen Robotics LIVE (May 6): A brand-new international conference aimed squarely at the future. Expect world-class keynotes on AI, humanoid robotics, and cybersecurity, alongside an “Engineering Arena” where companies unveil groundbreaking innovations. This is where you’ll hear what’s coming next, directly from the people building it.
• Women in Robotics Breakfast (May 7): Hosted by Odense Robotics, Teknologisk Institut, and DIRA, this event celebrates the talent and insights women bring to the sector. A dedicated space for collaboration and networking.
• ROBOTBRAG (May 7-8): The long-standing main event. This is not a theoretical showcase; it’s where market leaders and startups demonstrate their tech in action. If you want to see how robotics meets real-world applications, ROBOTBRAG is the place to be.

Featured Speakers

The 2026 speaker lineup is already taking shape with some heavy hitters from across the industry. While the full program will be updated continuously, confirmed speakers for the NextGen Robotics LIVE conference include:

• Arnaud Robert, President of Robotics at Hexagon
• Marina Bill, Global Head of Marketing & Sales at ABB and Vice Chair of the IFR Industrial Robot Suppliers Committee
• Mikko Hyppönen, Chief Research Officer at WithSecure, focusing on cybersecurity in the age of digital warfare
• Nicolas Heess, Director of Robotics at Google DeepMind
• Lukas Ziegler, Founder at Botnanza and a well-known robotics influencer
• Jeff Burnstein, President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)

This lineup promises a blend of corporate strategy, deep technical insight, and a sharp focus on the economic and security implications of next-generation robotics.

Schedule

Day 1 - May 5

• All Day: Global Robotics Cluster Assembly - An exclusive gathering for international robotics organizations to foster cross-border collaboration.

Day 2 - May 6

• All Day: NextGen Robotics LIVE - The main conference day, featuring keynotes, technical workshops, and the Industry Discovery Zone.
• Evening: After Hours at Storms Pakhus - Informal networking in a relaxed street food market setting, just a short walk from the conference venue.

Day 3 - May 7

• Morning: Women in Robotics Breakfast - A networking event at Teknologisk Institut celebrating women in the field.
• All Day: ROBOTBRAG Day 1 - The showcase and exhibition floor opens, featuring live demonstrations from leading companies.
• All Day: Delegation Tours - International guests can join curated tours of key facilities, including the SDU Center for Large Structure Production and the UAS Denmark Test Center.

Day 4 - May 8

• All Day: ROBOTBRAG Day 2 - The final day of the technology showcase, with a focus on competence development and knowledge sharing.

Registration

Ready to plug into the heart of European robotics? You can register for all events, including the flagship NextGen Robotics LIVE and ROBOTBRAG, through a single portal.

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Participation in some events like NextGen Robotics LIVE is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. Note that no-show fees apply to discourage waste, a refreshingly practical Danish approach. Dual event tickets are available to provide access to both NextGen Robotics LIVE and ROBOTBRAG. For questions, contact the organizers directly through the Odense Robotics website.