Public day

FORUM EXPO, 23 March 2026

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Discover the fascinating world of robotics at the European Robotics Forum 2026! The Public Day Program offers a unique opportunity to explore, understand, and shape the future of robotics in everyday life and the workplace.

This interactive event invites all participants to a very interesting programme composed by a tour of the huge exhibition area and a panel discussion with experts.

Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Forum Expo, Stavanger
Costs: Free, but registration needed​
Target group:​ General Public and Students

Join us and be part of the conversation about the future of robotics!

Parents with children are also welcome!

Enter the registration form clicking on Public Day profile and register your personal details to get the free access.

SCHEDULE

Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM

    14.00 - 14.15

    Welcome - Introduction to ERF2026

    Introduction by Anne Woie, City of Stavanger

    Location: Entrance

    14.15-15.00

    Robotics – Experience:

    Tour through the ERF exhibition

    Location: Expo hall

    15.00-16.00

    Robotics – Understand:

    Presentations on robotics and AI

    • Pioneering the Next Generation of Intelligent Machines" by Daniel Hagen, University of Agder

    • "Why Robots are the Ultimate Miners?" by Hege Indresand, NORCE Research

    • "From Feedback to Fault Tolerance" by Adrián Ruiz, University of Stavanger

    Location: Vindafjord

    16.00-17.00

    Robotics – Help shape:

    Whitepaper introduction and panel discussion

    »Robotics and the Blue Economy: Sustainable Growth in the Ocean Space«

    Moderation: Steve Doswell

    Panelists:

    - Stian Rognlid, Aquaticode

    - Knut Ståle Storesund, Kystdesign

    - Bjarte Langeland, Stinger Technology AS

    Location: Vindafjord