02-04.03.27 | European Robotics Forum 2027
2–4 March 2027 | Birmingham, UK
The European Robotics Forum (ERF2027) will bring Europe’s robotics and AI community to Birmingham from 2–4 March 2027. The annual forum brings together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to exchange ideas, build collaborations and explore the technologies and challenges shaping the future of robotics in Europe.
Hosted at the ICC Birmingham, ERF2027 will combine workshops, scientific sessions, awards, exhibitions and networking, bringing together the research and industrial sides of the European robotics ecosystem. Birmingham and the wider West Midlands provide a fitting setting, with a strong base in advanced manufacturing, engineering, robotics and automation.
The preliminary workshop programme is already available and registration is now open, with early-bird rates available until 1 December 2026.
Open calls and key deadlines
Several opportunities are currently open for researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs to contribute to ERF2027:
12 October 2026 | Scientific Track — Call for Papers
The ERF2027 Scientific Track invites original, peer-reviewed contributions on robotics and AI for robotics, with a particular focus on sustainability, circularity and industrial applications. Accepted papers will be published open access in Springer’s Proceedings in Advanced Robotics (SPAR) series.
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30 November 2026 | Georges Giralt PhD Award
The Georges Giralt PhD Award recognises outstanding robotics-related PhD theses defended at European universities and is awarded annually at the European Robotics Forum.
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1 December 2026 | Early-bird registration
Registration for ERF2027 is now open. Participants registering by 1 December 2026 can benefit from the early-bird rates. Registration includes access to workshops and sessions, the exhibition, welcome reception, lunches and refreshments.
Register for ERF2027
8 January 2027 | Renaud Champion Entrepreneurship Award
The euRobotics Renaud Champion Entrepreneurship Award is open to entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs in robotics. The annual competition recognises a promising robotics start-up and gives participants an opportunity to present their company to robotics and investment experts.
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17 January 2027 | Technology Transfer Award
The euRobotics Technology Transfer Award recognises successful collaborations between research and industry that have translated robotics research into real-world products and services. Finalists receive visibility and networking opportunities at ERF2027.
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About ERF2027
The European Robotics Forum is organised by euRobotics and, for the 2027 edition, hosted by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and the University of Birmingham. ERF has become one of the key meeting points for Europe’s robotics community, connecting academia, industry and the public sector around research, innovation, industrial adoption and the future direction of robotics in Europe. erf2027.eu
2–4 March 2027
ICC Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
