AGENDA
Day one
may 26, 2026 | Tuesday
8:30 AM — 9:00 AMCHECK-IN AND BREAKFAST
9:00 AM — 9:30 AMROBOTICS Invest 2026 Opening remarks
9:30 AM — 10:00 AMOpening Session
10:00 aM — 10:45 aMKeynote Speaker
10:45 aM — 11:30 aMNETWORKING BREAK
11:30 AM — 12:30 PMPanel: The global robotics Landscape
A highly anticipated session examining the shifting global balance of power in robotics, with a sharp focus on U.S.–China dynamics, Chinese supply chain strength, and expansion across Europe and global markets. The discussion explores how geopolitics, manufacturing scale, and execution velocity are reshaping competitive advantage for founders, operators, and investors alike.
12:30 PM — 1:30 PMNetworking lunch
1:30 PM — 2:30 PMPanel: the robotics dual-use opportunity
This panel explores the accelerating convergence between commercial and defense robotics, where dual-use strategies are unlocking new pathways to scale and competitive advantage. The discussion will examine how defense applications, cybersecurity, resilience, and infrastructure opportunities are reshaping the landscape—and why leading investors and founders are treating dual-use as a deliberate strategic advantage rather than a hedge.
2:30 PM — 2:45 PMShort break
2:45 PM — 3:30 PMKeynote: a robotics success story
Part inspiration, part hard-earned insight, this keynote spotlights a real robotics success story each year. In a fireside chat format, speakers share candid lessons on what actually worked, what didn’t, and the decisions that mattered most on the path from early risk to real-world impact.
3:30 PM — 4:00 PMNETWORKING BREAK
4:00 PM — 5:00 PMpanel: Humanoid Challenges: Safety, Regulation, Public Perception
In 2024, we leaned into productive tension with a debate on Humanoids: Hype vs. Reality. This year, the conversation moves forward into tackling the hardest constraints facing humanoid systems today. The discussion will focus on dexterity, data, safety, and system reliability, and why progress in these areas (not demos!) will determine when and where humanoids can scale responsibly.
5:00 PM — 7:00 PMNETWORKING RECEPTION
Day Two
May 27, 2026 | Wednesday
8:30 AM — 9:00 AMcheck-in and Breakfast
9:00 AM — 9:10 AMspecial guest
9:10 AM — 10:00 AMPANEL: AI driving the physical world
This panel examines the current reality of Physical AI, from robotics foundation models to operating systems and control. Speakers will unpack where perception has advanced, where action still breaks down, and how much reliability (“how many nines”) is required for real-world deployment at speed, clearly separating genuine progress from aspirational framing.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AMDEEP-DIVE ROUNDTABLES: SESSION 1
11:00 AM — 11:30 AMNETWORKING BREAK
11:30 AM — 12:30 pMDEEP-DIVE ROUNDTABLES: SESSION 2
12:30 PM — 1:30 PMNETWORKING LUNCH
1:30 PM — 3:00 PM1:1 CURATED MEETINGs
3:00 PMevent concludes
To inquire about Robotics Invest 2026, please email hello@roboticsinvest.tech.