Europe–China Robotics Association
Final Programme Released: Europe–China Robotics Industry Development & Cooperation Conference 2026 (ECRID 2026)
ECRID 2026 official conference programme (ECRA)
The final programme for ECRID 2026 — the Europe–China Robotics Industry Development & Cooperation Conference in Munich on 23 October 2026 — has been released.
Munich, 19 October 2026 — The final programme of the Europe–China Robotics Industry Development & Cooperation Conference 2026 (ECRID 2026) has been released. Under the theme “Robotics for a Shared and Sustainable Future”, the conference will bring together leading experts from academia and industry, as well as government, business and association representatives from China, Germany and across Europe.
The conference is organized by the Europa-China Robotik Verband e.V. (ECRA) with the support of the China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF), and will be moderated by Mr. Wenjun Zhang (NTT DATA).
| Date & Time | Friday, 23 October 2026 · 13:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Venue | hbw Haus der Bayerischen Wirtschaft, Executive Area (6th Floor), Max-Joseph-Straße 5, 80333 München |
| Organizer | Europa-China Robotik Verband e.V. (ECRA) |
| Supporting Organization | China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF) |
Conference Programme
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 13:30–14:00 | Registration — VIP reception, press interviews, corporate exhibits and networking |
| 14:00–14:20 | Opening Ceremony |
| 14:20–14:40 | Keynote Address |
| 14:40–14:55 | Coffee Break — press interviews, corporate exhibits and networking |
| 14:55–15:55 | Invited Speakers I · Academic Session |
| 15:55–16:10 | Coffee Break |
| 16:10–17:10 | Invited Speakers II · Industry Session |
| 17:10–17:40 | Roundtable Forum |
| 17:40–18:00 | B2B Business Matching |
| 18:00–21:00 | VIP Networking Dinner |
Opening Ceremony
- Welcome Address — Dr. Andreas Keibel, President, Europa-China Robotik Verband e.V. (ECRA)
- Guest Address — Mr. Xuejun Qiu, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Munich
- Opening Remarks — Mr. Xiaogang Song, Secretary-General, China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF)
Keynote Address
China Robotics Industry Development Report — Mr. Xiaogang Song, Secretary-General, China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF)
Invited Speakers I · Academic Session
- From Humanoid Robotics Technologies to Healthcare — Prof. Dr. Gordon Cheng, Technical University of Munich (TUM)
- Humanoid Robotics and Foundation Models — Prof. Dr. Majid Khadiv, Assistant Professor, AI Planning in Dynamic Environments, Technical University of Munich (TUM)
- The Current State of Humanoid Robotics — Dr.-Ing. Dominik Boemer, Senior Manager, PMP, FEV Consulting GmbH
Invited Speakers II · Industry Session
- Considerations about Intent-Based Robotics, Humanoids, AMMRs — Dr. Andreas Keibel, KUKA
- Physical AI and the Path to Autonomous Manufacturing — Challenges in Manipulation, Integration and Deployment — Dr. Georg von Wichert, Head of the Siemens Robotics Lab, Siemens AG, and Dr. Yue Hu, Siemens AG
- Entering the EU Market — Robot Certification and Adaptability Testing — Mr. Tong Wang, General Manager, CATARC Europe Testing & Certification Co., Ltd.
Note: The participation of Dr. Georg von Wichert remains to be confirmed.
Roundtable Forum
The Future of Europe–China Cooperation in Robotics
Moderator: Mr. Wenjun Zhang, NTT DATA
- Ms. Lei Lei — Deputy Director, CMIF Robotics Branch
- Prof. Dr. Gordon Cheng — Technical University of Munich (TUM)
- Dr. Andreas Keibel — KUKA
- Dr. Rui Zhang — EVE Energy Germany GmbH
B2B Business Matching & VIP Networking Dinner
One-on-one business matchmaking will cover investment cooperation, supply-chain cooperation, joint R&D and market expansion. The evening continues with a VIP networking dinner (18:00–21:00), offering open exchange among Chinese and German government, business, academic and association representatives.
Attendance & Registration
Attendance is by invitation only. Please register by email to receive a formal invitation: office@europe-china-robotics.com.
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Last Updated
19 October 2026