Robofest 2026 comes again on 10th September. This time we look at automation across industries – from robotization to future technologies. Let’s talk honestly and directly about what really works and what doesn’t.

TIME: 10. september

PLACE: TSENTER, Pärna tee 1, Väimela, Võrumaa

GOOD TO KNOW:

Participation in Robofest is free of charge.
Lunch can be purchased on site and is paid by each participant individually.
When choosing your clothing, please note that the conference part of the event will take place in a heated outdoor tent.
Simultaneous interpretation will be available in Estonian-English-Estonian. Please bring your own phone and headphones to listen to the interpretation.
The event will be photographed and filmed, and the materials may be used in TSENTER’s communication and marketing channels.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

AGENDA

08.30	Arrival & registration
09.00	Introduction. Moderator Helen Anijalg / Ants-Hindrek Tiido, TSENTER
09.15	Robotization and competitiveness: how and why do countries move at different speeds? Christoph Linner, FerRobotics (AT) / Ugnius Gediminas Vygėlis, Industrial Robotics (LT) / Daniel Niepsuj, Teradyne Robotics (PL) / Thomas Biehl, Nicholaisen (DK)
09.45	Robotization and work organization. Erkki Naaris, TSENTER
10.00	What is the role of a human in the future? Mati Mõttus, Tallinn University
10.15	Coffee break
10.45	Defining the task – How to Ask for a Quote? Ken Varik, ATEMIX / Sander Mitendorf, Smitech / Marko Paavel, Tech Group
11.30	EXPO & LUNCH
14.00	Defence Forces droneshow
14.30	Crisis-driven Innovation – Ukrainian case studies. Sofiia Shaposhnikova, Lanka Robotics
15.00	Is war necessary for industrial development? Andri Haran, Federation of Estonian Engineering Industry / Tõnu Niilo, Milrem Robotics / Arno Kolk, Eesti Elektroonikatööstuse Liit / Meelis Rull, Primewood Sauna
15.45	Paus
16.00	AIRE Club #56: Drivers of Change. Opening and welcome.
16.05	Investment trends and practical ways to start investing. Raul Kirsimäe, Swedbank
16.30	WERMO’s journey towards digitalisation. Karl Kask, Digitalisation Project Manager, Wermo
16.45	Nerostein’s current challenges and next steps. Herman Leis, Quality Specialist, Nerostein
17.00	Networking

EXPO

	autonomous systems, robotics R&D, sensor technology, engineering innovation
	CNC and robotic solutions, machine tool automation, manufacturing technology, installation and maintenance, training and programming
	component sales, technical consulting, engineering design and maintenance. Providing vacuum gripper components and solutions for robotic applications
	automation, industrial robots, PLC programming, machine vision, production line solutions
	special-purpose machinery, factory automation, robotics integration, assembly solutions, material handling
	production digitalisation, MES and production planning, AI-based quality control, OEE monitoring, smart manufacturing
	cleaning equipment, cleaning chemicals, floor cleaning robots, hygiene solutions, industrial cleaning solutions
	drone technology, FPV drones, ArduCopter, interceptor drones, Betaflight, mechatronics, training production lines
	industrial robot integration, machine vision, welding automation, palletising, production effciency improvement
	industrial digitalisation, robotisation development, applied research, business collaboration, green technologies
	industrial components, power transmission solutions, compressor technology, pneumatics, maintenance and service, turnkey solutions, industrial robots, robotic systems integration, production line solutions
	automation, linear technology, energy supply systems, maintenance-free plain bearings, motion plastics
	SCADA and industrial software, system integration, robotic solutions, real-time production data, automation projects
	applied higher education, laboratory-based learning, robotics engineering, industry collaboration, applied research
	pneumatic automation, motion control, valve and cylinder solutions, vacuum technology, energy-efficient automation
	digital culture, interdisciplinary development, educational innovation, psychology, human-centred technology
	production simulation, digital factory, production flow modelling, bottleneck analysis, production optimisation, 3D simulation, data-driven decision-making
	collaborative robot tools, robot accessories, screwdriving solutions, vacuum technology, sensors and force measurement, plug-and-play automation
	research and business collaboration, applied research, laboratory measurements and testing, product development and prototyping, technology consulting, finding research partners, knowledge transfer
	artificial intelligence, robotics, digital maturity assessment, feasibility assessment for AI and robotisation, demo projects, test-before-invest, training, funding advisory
	active force compliance, robotic surface finishing, grinding, sanding, polishing and deburring, end-of-arm tools, constant contact force, cobot automation, flexible automation
	no-code robotics, robot teaching by demonstration, small-batch production automation, welding, painting and sanding automation, custom robotic systems
	industrial robotics, robot simulation, PLC and CIROS, collaborative robots, ROS and LabVIEW, machine vision and machine learning, mobile robots, pneumatics
	robotics, AI, autonomous systems, industrial automation, intelligent systems, Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, human-robot collaboration
	autonomous cleaning robots, industrial cleaning technology, floor scrubber machines, and cleaning solutions for manufacturing companies and warehouses
	collaborative robots (UR), mobile robots (MiR), automation, intralogistics, manufacturing efficiency
	industrial machinery, production lines, automation, robotic solutions, complete solutions for the wood and furniture industries, maintenance and service
	robotics and automation, artificial intelligence, applied research, engineering, technology innovation, future technologies
	industrial machinery, production lines, automation, robotic solutions, complete solutions for the wood and furniture industries, maintenance and service
	engineering education, hands-on learning, career opportunities, cooperation between schools and companies, and nurturing the next generation of engineers