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.

The agenda is updated regularly.

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? Sascha Mais, igus (DE) / 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 demo
14.30	Crisis-driven innovation.
15.00	Is war necessary for industrial development? Andri Haran, Federation of Estonian Engineering Industry / Tõnu Niilo, Milrem Robotics / Arno Kolk, Eesti Elektroonikatööstuse Liit / Marten Merdikes, Auroom Wellness
15.45	AIRE club welcome & introduction
15.55	Investment trends and practical ways to start investing. Raul Kirsimäe, Swedbank Overview of trends, supporting solutions, and recommendations for companies to begin investment activities.
16.15	Company case study
16.25	Company case study #2
16.35	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
	PCB assembly aids, testing solutions, production fixtures, semi-automated production systems, CNC machining and manufacturing services
	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
	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