SWISS ROBOTICS DAYS 2025
16 years at the forefront of the Swiss robotics
exhibitions & networking scene
14th of November • SwissTech Convention Center (Rte Louis Favre 2, 1024 Ecublens)
About the Swiss Robotics Days
About the Swiss Robotics Days
Swiss Robotics Days is Switzerland’s premier exhibition on robotics for service sectors.
It brings together professionals and enthusiasts, fostering connections, sharing ideas, creating business opportunities, and attracting talent.
The event offers various activities for a dynamic and enjoyable experience:
Distinguished speakers
Technologies Showcase
Matchmaking & Networking
Job Fair
The 2024 edition in numbers
The 2024 edition in numbers
SRD24 brought together a vibrant mix of academia, industry, and startups for its most impactful gathering yet. The numbers reflect not just scale, but the growing importance of collaboration, innovation, and Switzerland’s leadership in robotics. Inspiring talks and hands-on showcases captured the energy driving the field forward.
Speakers
Meetings
Moments from the 2024 edition
We are grateful to the Swiss robotics ecosystem for making Swiss Robotics Day a vibrant event—a hub for exhibitions, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, driving innovation nationwide. Here are some highlights from our latest edition:
- 1,000 participants – Full house!
- 72 booths showcasing cutting-edge innovations.
- 284 meetings scheduled for collaboration and networking.
- Engaging talks and panels by leaders in the robotic ecosystem.
- Exciting awards recognizing the best booths and start-up pitches.
- Lots of robots, drones and tech on display!
Preliminary Agenda
Preliminary Agenda
Plan your day at Swiss Robotics Day 2025 with our comprehensive program of talks, workshops, and demonstrations.
This is a preliminary programme. Full agenda and timings to be published soon.
7:00 - 9:15 Exhibitors can enter
8:00 - 9:15 Registration is open
9:15 - 9:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Prof. Aude Billard, Head of LASA laboratory at EPFL and Lead of the Innovation Booster Robotics and Vice-President of the Swiss Robotics Association
- Prof. Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, President of EPFL and Head of the Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials (LMSC) at EPFL, renowned expert in nanomaterials and quantum technologies for sustainable electronics
9:30 - 10:45 KEYNOTES • Sustainability in Robotics
- Prof. Stefana Parascho, Head of the Laboratory for Creative Computation (CRCL) at EPFL, specialist in robotic construction and computational design
- Prof. Mirko Kovac, Head of the Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics at at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) in Zürich and EPFL, expert in robot design, hardware development and multi-modal sensor mobility
- Steve Tanner, Chief Technology Officer at Ecorobotix, leader in sustainable agricultural robotics and precision weeding solutions
- Prof. Stefano Mintchev, Head of the Environmental Robotics Laboratory (ERL) at ETH Zurich, researcher in bio-inspired and energy-efficient robotic systems for sustainability applications
10:45 - 11:00 Panel
11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:45 KEYNOTES • Trends in Robotics Research
- Prof. Davide Scaramuzza, Head of the Robotics and Perception Group at the University of Zurich, pioneer in autonomous navigation and real-time perception for drones and mobile robots
- Prof. Anna Valente, Head of the Automation, Robotics and Machines Laboratory (ARM) at SUPSI, specialist in advanced manufacturing and industrial robotics for sustainable production systems
12:45 - 13:00 Presentations by Swiss Robotics Association and Robotics and Factory Automation Industry Sector
13:00 - 13:30 Industry Panel on Robotics Innovation
13:30 - 14:00 Start-up Carousel & Innovation Booster Projects
14:00 - 14:30 Lunch
14:30 - 16:30 Exhibition only
For a dedicated two-hour period, the event will center exclusively on the exhibition. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with exhibitors, fostering meaningful exchanges and networking opportunities. This time is designed to facilitate in-depth discussions and connections between attendees and exhibitors.
16:30 - 17:00 Pitch Session with Start-ups
17:00 - 17:30 Industry Roundtable on Future Trends
17:30 - 17:40 Announcement of Award Winners
17:45 - 19:00 Apéro
Note: This agenda is subject to change. A detailed version with speaker names and session descriptions will be shared closer to the event date.
