If you are following humanoid robotics, physical AI, or next‑generation automation, then Munich, November 5–6, 2026, is where you need to be.
WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THE SUMMIT?
Humanoid Europe 2026 | Europe–China Humanoid Robot & Physical AI Summit was created around a simple premise:
THE FUTURE OF HUMANOID ROBOTICS WILL BE DETERMINED NOT BY THE QUALITY OF THE NEXT DEMO, BUT BY THE ABILITY TO DEPLOY, SCALE, CERTIFY, AND OPERATE THESE SYSTEMS IN THE REAL WORLD.
The industry is entering a new phase. What was once a research challenge has become an industrial challenge.
Bringing humanoid robots from the lab to factories, warehouses, logistics hubs, healthcare facilities, and other commercial environments requires far more than advances in AI. It requires reliable hardware, scalable supply chains, regulatory alignment, functional safety, cybersecurity, and clear business models.
That is why Humanoid Europe 2026 brings together the stakeholders who collectively determine whether humanoid robotics can achieve large-scale adoption: leading robot developers, industrial end-users, component suppliers, research institutions, investors, regulators, certification bodies, and policymakers from both Europe and China.
More than a conference, the summit is designed as a working platform for addressing the industry’s most important deployment questions: WHERE WILL HUMANOID ROBOTS CREATE VALUE FIRST? HOW CAN THEY MEET EUROPE’S EVOLVING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS? AND WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO MOVE FROM PILOT PROJECTS TO PROFITABLE, REPEATABLE DEPLOYMENT AT SCALE?
WHY INDUSTRY LEADERS ARE JOINING HUMANOID EUROPE 2026
Because the next phase of humanoid robotics will be defined by execution, not imagination.
- A Europe–China Platform Built for Real Collaboration
Humanoid robotics is rapidly becoming a global industry, yet meaningful dialogue between Europe’s innovation ecosystem and China’s manufacturing ecosystem remains limited.
The summit creates a rare opportunity for robotics companies, industrial enterprises, researchers, and policymakers from both regions to exchange perspectives on technology development, market access, standards, supply chains, and commercialization strategies.
Supported by institutional stakeholders including the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Chinese Consulate General in Munich, the event provides a neutral platform for building long-term industrial partnerships.
- The Entire Ecosystem, in One Room
Successful deployment requires more than robot manufacturers. The summit brings together organizations spanning actuators, sensing, motion control, software, AI infrastructure, system integration, safety engineering, certification, industrial automation, research, and investment.
The result is a unique environment where strategic conversations can happen across the entire value chain rather than within isolated industry segments.
- The Questions That Matter Most
As excitement around humanoid robotics continues to grow, the industry faces a more practical challenge:
HOW DO THESE SYSTEMS BECOME DEPLOYABLE, CERTIFIABLE, AND COMMERCIALLY VIABLE?
From functional safety and cybersecurity to procurement decisions and deployment economics, the summit focuses on the factors that will determine which technologies move beyond pilot projects and achieve large-scale adoption.
- Built for Meaningful Business Outcomes
Rather than relying on large-scale exhibition traffic, Humanoid Europe adopts a curated, senior-level format designed to encourage direct engagement.
Structured networking sessions, targeted introductions, and dedicated business-matching opportunities ensure that discussions continue beyond the stage and translate into tangible collaboration opportunities.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN MUNICH
- 40+ Speakers from Across Europe and China
Featuring leaders from robotics developers, industrial enterprises, research institutes, certification bodies, and technology suppliers.
- Four Dedicated Summit Tracks
Physical AI & Embodied Intelligence, Commercialization & Industrial Deployment, Safety, Security & Compliance, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Scale-Up
- Executive Networking & Business Matching
Structured introductions and networking opportunities throughout both days.
- A Curated Audience of Decision-Makers
Meet robotics developers, industrial users, component suppliers, investors, regulators, and research leaders shaping the future of humanoid robotics.
PART OF SPEAKERS AND ATTENDEES
Part of INDUSTRY SPEAKERS from organizations including:
| Company Name | Job Title |
| Robotics Institute Germany（RIG） | Professor |
| University of Technology Nuremberg | Professor |
| Pal Robotics | CEO and Co-founder |
| Audi AG | Head of Innovation Management P-Lab |
| Coco Robotics | Head of Policy (UK and Europe) |
| Oversonic Robotics | Founder and CEO |
| Boston Dynamics | Director GTM Europe |
| Humanoid Robotics Association | President |
| Robert Bosch GmbH | AI Strategy Lead / AI Officer |
| Galbot | Chief Strategy Officer |
| Unitree Robotics | Head of Product Director, Safety & Security |
| Chinesisch-Deutschen Vereinigung für Technologie und Wissenschaft e.V. | Secretary General |
| Agibot | Head of Sales |
| Fraunhofer IPA | Tech Lead Humanoid Robotics |
| DPD Deutschland GmbH | Group Manager Engineering and Technology |
| DPD Deutschland GmbH | Expert Material Handling and Automation |
| MadeInAdd Srl | CEO |
| VicOne Europe | Head of Business Development |
| Fraunhofer IIS | Head of Business Unit Adaptive Robotics |
| Allegro MicroSystems | Managing Director Technology & Strategy |
| SGS-TÜV Saar GmbH | Global Operations Manager Functional Safety and Cybersecurity |
| Agile Robots SE | Business Developement Manager |
| Stereolabs | VP of Engineering |
| Huayan Robotics | Germany Office Technical Sales Manager |
| coprod Inc. | CEO & Founder |
| ARENA2036 e.V. | Head of Industrial AI and Simulation | Research Coordinator |
| Sarcomere Dynamics | CTO |
| Autocrypt Technologies GmbH | Managing Director |
| Terra Robotics | Strategic Enterprise Lead |
| Jabil | Sales Director |
PART OF ATTENDEES
Part of INDUSTRY ATTENDEES from organizations including:
| Company Name | Job Title |
| TalTech-Tallinn University of Technology | Senior Lecturer |
| Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | Business Development Humanoid |
| Allegro MicroSystems | Managing Director Technology & Strategy |
| Allegro MicroSystems | DMTS, Systems Solutions Architect |
| Sarcomere Dynamics | CTO |
| VicOne Corporation | Sales Director France, UK, Nordics, Belgium, Switzerland |
| VicOne Corporation | Sales Director Strategic OEM and Tier1 Accounts Europe |
| UL Solutions | Principal Engineer |
| UL Solutions | Principal Engineer |
| NXP | Global BD Director |
| NXP | Senior Manager Marketing ENS |
| Infinite Foundry | Operations and International Projects Manager |
| Infinite Foundry | Sales and Costumer Success Manager |
| Infinite Foundry | General Manager |
| Hesai GmbH | Senior Director & Head of SPG EMEIA Sales |
| Hesai GmbH | Senior Business Development Manager SPG |
| A2MAC1 GmbH | Domain Senior Manager |
| Jabil | Sales Director |
| Melexis | TBC |
| TQ-Systems | Head of Sales & Business Development |
| Tallinn University of Technology | Senior Lecturer |
| Socionext | Director Marketing Industry and Smart Sensor |
| Autocrypt Technologies GmbH | Managing Director |
| Rohde & Schwarz International GmbH | Global Business Development Manager |
| RAIVOLT | Lead Robotics & Physical AI |
| Stereolabs | VP of Engineering |
| Stereolabs | Senior Account Executive |
| Stereolabs | Manager |
| Munich Airport | Senior Project Manager BHS |
| Munich Airport | Senior Manager Terminal Development |
| Systemite AB | Chief Executive Officer |
| coprod Inc. | CEO & Founder |
| coprod Inc. | Chief-Scientist & Founder |
| coprod Inc. | Founding Ops |
| BAM | Department Head |
| BAM | R&D Coordinator |
| MadeInAdd Srl | CEO |
| MadeInAdd Srl | CMO |
| TÜV Rheinland LGA Products Gmbh | Global Head Technical Competece Industrial Machinery |
| SHR GmbH | CEO |
| LIFTT Tech Partners S.r.l. | Investment Manager |
| HTC Srl | General Manager |
| HTC Srl | Business Development Manager |
| onsemi | Global Robotics Applications |
| Diconium Germany GmbH | senior director cyber security |
| Diconium Germany GmbH | senior director cyber security |
| EFS Unternehmensberatung GesmbH | Expert |
| Altera | Field Application Manager and AI lead |
| German Jordanian University | President |
| German Jordanian University | Vice Dean of Innovation and Technology Transfer |
| POSITAL B.V. | Sales Engineer |
| Fives Intralogistics SPA | R&D Project Leader |
| Samsung Semiconductor Europe GmbH | Sr. Technical Marketing Manager |
| Lightwheel | VP of Global Sales |
| Lightwheel | Account Executive |
| Klueber Lubrication (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. | Vertical Development Manager, Machinery |
| Consulteer GmbH | CEO |
| Akribis Systems GmbH | CEO |
| MCi (Motion Controls international) | Director Business Development |
| Dobot Europe GmbH | General Manager, Education Division (DACH Region) |
Additional speakers and industry leaders will be announced in the coming months.
PART OF CONFIRMED CHINESE ROBOT COMPANIES
Part of Confirmed Chinese Robot Companies from organizations including:
| Company Name | Job Title |
| Flexiv Robotics | Head of Safety & Security |
| Unitree Robotics | Head of Innovation & Security |
| Galbot | Chief Strategy Officer |
| Huayan Robotics | Director |
| Hesai | Senior Director |
| Hesai | Senior Business Development Manager |
| GigaDevice | Senior Marketing Manager |
| Tashan Techonology | Senior Director |
| IO-AI TECH | VP |
| Dobot Robots | Senior Manager |
| Changzhou NRB Corporation | General Manager&CEO |
Additional Chinese Robot Companies will be announced in the coming months.
Physical Al Meets the Real-World
November 5–6, 2026 Munich, Germany
Organizer: TaasLabs
Co-organizer: Chinesisch-DeutscheVereinigung fur Technologie und Wissenschaft e.V. (VTW)
Event Partners: Robotics Institute Germany(RIG), Business Upper Austria, UNITREE, Generative Bionics, Galbot, Terra Robotics, HUAYAN ROBOTICS, Automationspraxis, JKY, China AI Connect, ARENA2036 e.V.
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Date: 5–6 November 2026
Venue: Munich, Germany
Event Website: https://humanoidevent.therobotbureau.com/
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