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Welcome to ERF2027 – Birmingham, West Midlands

Join Europe’s leading minds in robotics and AI at ERF2027, hosted in Birmingham—one of the continent’s most innovative and dynamic regions. From its roots as the “workshop of the world” to today’s breakthroughs in advanced manufacturing, AI, and healthcare, the West Midlands continues to shape the future of technology.

The European Robotics Forum is Europe’s premier event for the robotics and AI community, bringing together over 1,600 researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators in a space where ideas are transformed into action. ERF2027 provides a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore the technologies shaping Europe’s future—driving competitiveness, sustainability, and long-term growth.

Why attend?

Engage with Europe’s robotics and AI leaders
Discover cutting-edge innovation in action
Build valuable partnerships across sectors
Be part of shaping a smarter, more sustainable future

Set in a city known for its world-class venues, rich culture, and vibrant food scene, ERF2027 promises not just insight—but an unforgettable experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham.

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WHY BIRMINGHAM?

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in partnership with the University of Birmingham are delighted to invite you to be part of the ERF 2027, Taking place from 2nd–4th March at the prestigious ICC Birmingham.

Birmingham is one of Europe’s youngest, most diverse and forward-thinking cities. Located in the centre of the UK, it is a hub of advanced manufacturing, engineering innovation and digital technology. The West Midlands region is home to a fast-growing robotics and automation sector, supported by world-leading academic research and a dynamic network of SMEs and global companies.

Offering direct transport links to London and Manchester by train and major European cities via Birmingham Airport, alongside over 6,500 hotel rooms within walking distance of the venue, Birmingham is a supremely connected and accessible destination.

Beyond its technical credentials, the city offers a vibrant cultural scene, award-winning cuisine, and an energetic spirit. Making it an inspiring and welcoming destination for delegates from across Europe and beyond.

ORGANIZER AND PARTNERS

MTC transforms how products are designed, made and built so that they can be produced on a commercial scale – more sustainably, effectively and safely. Since 2010, our independent research and technology organisation has delivered pioneering solutions to help overhaul industries spanning Aerospace, Defence & Security, Power & Energy, Built Environments, Space, Agriculture, and Food & Drink. Always in collaboration. Always with purpose. We are proud to be part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, established by and working in partnership with Innovate UK. In addition, MTC Training is creating the next generation of engineering talent while upskilling and reskilling existing workforces to support the industry and accelerate technological adoption.

Website: www.the-mtc.org

As well as being ranked among the world’s top 100 institutions, the University of Birmingham is the most targeted UK university by top graduate employers. Its work brings people from across the world to Birmingham, including researchers, educators and more than 40,000 students from over 150 countries. The University of Birmingham is a leader in robotics, AI and manufacturing innovation. The Birmingham Institute for Robotics builds on a strong legacy of uniting engineering, computing, and AI expertise to advance autonomous systems and breakthroughs in medical and rail sectors. Major projects in nuclear robotics, circular manufacturing and from the Energy and Magnetic Materials group’s new battery technologies, span materials, manufacturing and recycling to drive sustainability.

Website: www.birmingham.ac.uk

euRobotics (eu-robotics.net) is an international non-profit association for all stakeholders in European robotics, headquartered in Brussels. Established in September 2012 and serving its founding purpose: to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and to ensure industrial leadership of manufacturers, providers and end-users of robotics technology-based systems and services, euRobotics forms the largest network of roboticists and business in Europe with more than 200 institutional members, covering small and large companies, associations and institutions, universities, laboratories and RTOs. The objectives of euRobotics are to boost European robotics research, development and innovation, to foster a positive perception of robotics, to support the widest and most effective uptake of robotics technologies and services for professional and private use, and to ensure the excellence of the robotics science base in Europe is maintained.

Website: www.eu-robotics.net