Hardware, Robotics & IoT Events in Europe
Hardware, robotics, and IoT events in Europe run a wider range than most categories, from evening workshops where beginners solder their first ESP32 weather station to week-long industrial trade shows. On one end sit the big anchor conferences: Embedded World in Nuremberg (probably the largest event of its kind in the world), Hannovermesse, Battery Tech Expo, Quantum Industry Day, IoT Tech Expo. On the other end sit the community workshops: 3D printing for beginners, laser-cutter training, drone filming workshops, Raspberry Pi and Arduino club nights, microbial fuel cell experiments, and the long tail of fab-lab and makerspace sessions that introduce new people to the tools.
Topics include firmware development (Rust on embedded, Zephyr, FreeRTOS), hardware design and prototyping (KiCad, EDA tools), robotics (ROS user groups, hobbyist and industrial robotics, drones), 3D printing and CNC communities, the RISC-V ecosystem, sensor networks and LPWAN (LoRa, NB-IoT), industrial IoT, broadcast and video-over-IP engineering (SMPTE ST-2110), energy and battery tech, and the growing "physical AI" conversation that bridges robotics with ML. Kids-focused robotics series also run regularly in Italy and elsewhere.
Berlin, Munich, Zurich, Delft, Eindhoven, Grenoble, and the Nordic capitals are strong hubs, but the community-workshop layer spreads much further. Ireland, Italy, Austria, and Belgium all run active calendars. Brainberg aggregates this broad range, so you can see the full European schedule, from evening Arduino sessions to week-long industrial trade shows.
Upcoming events
Intro to 3D Printing Workshop (Strictly 13-17 years old)
Blanchardstown, 🇮🇪 Ireland
Teens 13–17: Learn to design and 3D print your own creations!
Step into the world of 3D printing! Teens ages 13–17 will learn the fundamentals of designing and printing their own 3D creations. Experiment with shapes, patterns, and objects, and bring your ideas to life with hands-on printing experience. A great way to combine creativity, technology, and problem-solving in a fun, practical workshop.
Combat Robotics NI Monthly Meet
Belfast, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Join us for a relaxed informal Combat robotics meet up! Whether you are looking for ideas for how to build the next blender or you simply want to see if your bot is the best, come along and share your experiences and ideas and talk all things bots. Get the chance to test your bot in the CRNI arena and find out what your competitors are doing to make your bot victorious in a tournament in the future. Have an idea but don’t have the right tools? Use Farsets machines and bring your bot to life.
We currently have two arenas out at the meetup one non-destrictive and one destructive for 150g and 454g robots!
Autodesk Fusion, 3D modeling (paid course)
Oslo, 🇳🇴 Norway
Autodesk Fusion setup and basics (English, Paid course)
This course is recommended for people with basic understanding of 3D design. However, this is a basics course, so everyone is welcome.
The course will be held in english, but you can ask questions in Norwegian.
The course requires a pre-payment of 300kr (dm for phone number).
The main focus of this basics course will be sketch creation and solid tools. I will start with general info about Fusion such as: best applications, differences between it and other 3d modeling software and limitations of this program.
If you have a specific idea in mind, you are welcome to ask any querstions related to it, as the course is designed to give you the best starting point for your purpouses.
It's better for you to create an autodesk account, as well as getting a personal fusion 360 license for this course. If you don't have one, the pages for personal license, and personal license renewal guide are listed below:
https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal
https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-renew-your-hobbyist-enthusiast-license-for-Fusion-360.html
Bring your own laptop and make sure its compatible with fusion. If you're not a member or don't have access to the door, ring the doorbell whenever you arrive.
Payment can be done after the event, with cash or Vipps.
If you have any questions at all about this course at all, you can ask me directly trough meetup messages or trough Slack (username is AASolo).
Robot Club
Cambridge, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
This is a in person event in the Makespace classroom, where we can work on projects, have access to the tools and equipment Makespace has to offer (some equipment is restricted to Makespace members), show off projects, chat about any issues with your build and get general advice about robotics.
Robot club is for beginners to pros, all you need is a love of robots. If you have a robot, please bring it along to work on or show.
Please Note: all children must be always accompanied by a responsible adult!
If anyone wants to give a short talk please send me a message or tweet @CannonFodder
Mike Irving - .NET, IoT and Hedgehogs!
Birmingham, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
.NET, IoT and Hedgehogs!
Using C# / .NET Technologies and IoT to curate and automate video footage of garden hedgehogs.
An experimental journey through device access, cloud storage, serverless functions, and a public website.
With an insight into problem-solving changes necessary to bring the code cross-platform to run on Linux on a Raspberry Pi.
Agenda:
18:30 Arrive, Network and Food.
18:45 Introductions and catch-up.
19:00 Talk
20:30 Close and head off to pub (The Good Intent?) for some more talking.
Our Friends Electric - Software and Electronics Social (and Public Open Night)
Birmingham, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
The second Wednesday of every month is now a software and microelectronics social as well as our usual public open night - a great opportunity to muck about with like-minded hackers to discuss electronics projects, bounce ideas off each other for your latest coding challenge, or just to pop down and ask for some help getting started!
Everyone welcome - from beginners to advanced. Come talk to us about your home automation projects, bring your empty breadboard to be filled with ideas, or bring your stories of projects past. Ask for some help mastering a programming language - or find out you're the relative expert in the room, and offer others light instructionals* on the subject. Bring your Python, your JavaScript, your Go and your Rust - or regale us with C/C++ and 6502 Assembly. Your Robot Vacuum or your blinkenlights, your Raspberry Pi's, your Arduinos, your ESP32s..
fizzPOP has a well-stocked electronics room and some great spaces to crack out your laptop, so if you're not a member then this is a great time to pop down and check it out - and if you are a member, this is a great chance to get cracking with all the tools and equipment.
See you there!
*we have some very helpful members, and welcome people of all skill levels - but this is not an organised event, we cannot commit to formal teaching, and we probably won't build your project for you (yes, people have asked)! This is a themed social event; please calibrate your expectations accordingly, and look forward to a great night!
MicroPython / CircuitPython / Python for hardware usergroup - August 2026
Oslo, 🇳🇴 Norway
Python is a very practical and useful programming language, both for beginners and experienced engineers. It is also very useful when developing hardware, both for implementing firmware (using MicroPython or CircuitPython), or as a language used on the PC for hardware testing and development tools.
This user-group is open to those that are using Python with hardware today, or those that are just curious and want to learn more.
Agenda:
- Introduction/tour of Bitraf (if there are any new)
- Informal Show & Tell
- Open chatting and hacking
If you want to get started with MicroPython, recommend bringing a laptop. You can borrow a suitable microcontroller, or borrow a ESP32 or RP2040/RP2350 device.
Let me know if you have something to share in the Show & Tell. Can be just a 2-5 minutes "I made X", and anything that is related to hardware and Python is welcomed!
NOTES:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RspWC5zDVEdLK1eyO_EpgPGFI8ZqLyIw0YWiXy8N9V8/edit?usp=sharing
European Humanoid Robots Summit 2026
Stuttgart, 🇩🇪 Germany
Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference in Stuttgart, Germany
Future Robotics - Technology & Innovation Summit 2026
Stuttgart, 🇩🇪 Germany
Physical AI meets Industry: Experience robotics, autonomous systems & AI-driven manufacturing live at ARENA2036 in Stuttgart.
FUTURE ROBOTICS Winning the Physical AI RacePhysical AI is transforming industry faster than ever before.
From autonomous systems and humanoid robotics to AI-driven manufacturing and intelligent automation - the next industrial race has already begun.
At the Summit, leading innovators, industrial players, robotics pioneers, and investors come together at ARENA2036 in Stuttgart to explore the technologies, use cases, and business opportunities shaping the future of Physical AI.
Experience live demonstrations, real-world applications, and the people building the next generation of intelligent industry.
This is not just another tech conference.
This is where Physical AI Meets Industry.
Be Quick and Join now - Tickets are limited!
Get more information on our website!
Battery Tech Expo Sweden
Gothenburg, 🇸🇪 Sweden
15th October 2026 INDUSTRY EXHIBITORS | EXPERT SPEAKERS | 1000 PROFESSIONALS
The battery industry is on the cusp of a power revolution with big technology companies investing heavily in the next generation of battery development and energy storage.
The Battery Tech Expo is the UK's leading trade exhibition brings together professionals from across the advanced battery technology supply chain.
The event will provide a unique opportunity to showcase the latest products, technologies and services covering the Battery Management Systems, EV Battery, Battery Storage, Battery Development/ Discovery, Commercial and Mobile Power Device sectors.
Hydrogen is predicted to bring significant benefits to the UK’s energy system: heating homes and businesses, powering vehicles, and balancing intermittent renewables. This new roadmap provides an industrial strategy for hydrogen and fuel cells to play a greater role in the UK’s energy mix.
Hydrogen Tech Expo will provide a unique and exclusive opportunity to CONNECT with technology and service leaders, DISCOVER advanced concepts, technologies and partners, enabling you to get your INNOVATIONS to market faster.
The event is free to attend. Professionals from across the industry attending will include, but not be limited to: Government/ Founders / Co-founders / CEO / COO / CTO • Executive Director, Product Management & Development
www.batterytechexpo.events
For further information - please email:
David Reeks
Event Director
Email: david.reeks@104-media.com
IoT Tech Expo Global 2027
London, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Explore IoT, Digital Twins & Enterprise Transformation, IoT Security, IoT Connectivity, Smart Infrastructures & Automation, Data Analytics.
The IoT Tech Expo Global, part of TechEx Global, is the ultimate gathering for industry leaders, visionaries, and tech enthusiasts.
3-4 February 2027 | Olympia London, UK
WHAT TO EXPECT:
🚀 Explore groundbreaking technologies from 150+ exhibitors and gain insights from 200+ expert speakers sharing real-world experiences and industry-defining strategies.
👥 Network with 9,000+ attendees, including CTOs, IT Directors, Developers, Startups, Investors, and Government Officials from diverse sectors such as finance, healthcare, retail, energy, real estate, and more across the event and dedicated meet-ups.
OUR PREVIOUS SPEAKERS:
- Aqib Javed - Vice President of Software Engineering at JP Morgan Chase & Co
- Riccardo Picca - Senior Director, Global Digital Transformation and Business Excellence at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Anca Lordanescu - VP Engineering, Store of the future at IKEA
- Nuno Afonso Director - IT Product Engineering and Electronic Operations at Philip Morris International
- Nicolás Torralba - National Director of Technology and Innovation at Airbus Helicopters
- Michael Flannery - Global Head of Smart Manufacturing & Digital Transformation at Merck Life Science
- Hristo Balabanov - Digital Platform Manager Connected Drinks Equipment at Coca-Cola HBC
- ...and the line-up for 2027 to be released soon!
Learning Hub & TechEx Connect Meetup
Introducing the Learning Hub stage - an interactive environment created in partnership with leading associations to deliver deeper, practical learning.
Located on the exhibition floor, the Learning Hub features:
- Expert-led workshops and roundtables
- Hands-on, actionable sessions
- Strategic insights designed to support real-world implementation
These collaborative sessions help delegates expand their knowledge, refine their strategies, and exchange ideas with peers and industry specialists.
Introducing the TechEx Connect Meetup Zone - designed to bring together like-minded professionals across AI, IoT, cybersecurity, Data Centre, digital transformation and more. Here, attendees can engage in focused discussions, share challenges, debate emerging trends and connect with peers who are shaping the future of enterprise technology.
Find out more about the IoT Tech Expo Global and register for your tickets HERE.
*Our events are exclusively for industry professionals. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate students at this time. Recruiters must purchase a Gold Pass.
7 Events - 2 Days - 1 Ticket: this event will feature cutting-edge discussions, hands-on insights, and innovative showcases across eight co-located events:
- IoT Tech & Edge Computing
- AI & Big Data
- Cyber Security & Cloud
- Digital Transformation Week
- Data Centre
- Intelligent Automation
So you can explore the latest enterprise technology trends and strategies all in one place!
Emerging Internet of things & Smart cities Showcase
Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Our Emerging Internet of Things showcase stage provides a unique opportunity
Our Emerging Internet of Things showcase stage provides a unique opportunity to explore and sample the latest innovations, platforms, technologies and products set to affect our world in 2016 and beyond.
On the day we will provide showcases on IoT, Contextual Tech & Platforms & the latest Starts ups.
Our showcase stage is aimed to all those looking to explore advancements in iOT technology and become inspired by the opportunities.
Email for sponsorship or speaker opportunities :info@connectiot.org
or contact via whatsapp +447719887224 or join connectiot community https://chat.whatsapp.com/IKCYc56iO9n81Y2SfpUk41
Battery Tech Expo France 2027
Lille, 🇫🇷 France
Connect | Discover | Innovate - 1 Day, 100 Exhibitors, 50 Presentations, Network with 1000s
Welcome to the Battery Tech Expo France in Lille!
Join us at 1 Bd des Cités Unies for a day filled with all things battery technology held in the heart of France's electric valley.
From corporate buyers, suppliers and industry specialists, this event is where the industry meets year after year, to connect, learn and discover the latest developments and products.
The event is free to attend. Professionals from across the industry attending will include, but not be limited to: Government/ Founders / Co-founders / CEO / COO / CTO • Executive Director, Product Management & Development.
Listen to industry leading speakers from manufacturers, investors through to research and development scientists on the latest pioneering battery technology projects taking place throughout the sector
Explore cutting-edge products, attend insightful seminars, and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead in the world of battery tech!
www.batterytechexpo.fr
13th Intl. Conf. on Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (ICMRE 2027)
Grimstad, 🇳🇴 Norway
Get ready to dive into the latest mechatronics and robotics innovations with fellow tech enthusiasts at ICMRE 2027!
ICMRE 2027 will be sponsored by the University of Agder, Grimstad, Norway.
Established as a distinguished international academic platform, ICMRE has been bringing together researchers, engineers, academicians, and industry professionals since its inauguration in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2015. Following events were hosted in Nice, France (2016), Paris, France (2017 and 2018), and the University of Valenciennes, France. More recently, the conference took place in Rome, Italy (2019), and Barcelona, Spain (2020), ICMRE shifted to an online format, in collaboration with the Southern University of Science and Technology, China from 2021 to 2023, and in Milan, Italy (2024), Lille, France (2025), Oldenburg, Germany (2026).
The accepted and registered paper (after double blind review) will be published in conference proceedings, which will be included in Digital Xplore and indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus.
ICMRE 2017-2025 have already been successfully indexed by EI Compendex and Scopus.
ICMRE 2016 has been published by Springer.
=Topics (include but not limited to)=
● Active vibration control
● Advanced instrumentation and control
● Advanced Motion Control
● Agile Manufacturing
● Autonomous systems
● Bionic robotics, autonomous and evolutionary robotics
● Computer and information technology
● Energy and sustainability
● Humanoid robots, service robots
● Management of Technology
● Manufacturing mechatronics
● Micro and Nano Mechatronics
● Mining robotics
● Mobile robotics
● Robot intelligence and learning
● Robot vision and audition
● Robotics and Mechanical Engineering
● Robots and Automation
● Signal and image processing
● Smart materials and structures
● Sustainability, energy conservation, ecology
● Transportation systems
For more topics, please visit at: http://icmre.org/topics.html
==Committee==
Conference Chairs
Jing Zhou, University of Agder, Norway
Andreas Rauh, University of Oldenburg, Germany
Conference Co-Chairs
Ian Walker, Clemson University, USA (FIEEE)
Belkacem OULD BOUAMAMA, Ecole Polytechnique de Lille, France
Program Chairs
Johannes Reuter, University of Applied Sciences Konstanz, Germany
Huosheng Hu, University of Essex, UK
Program Chairs
Johann Reger, Technical University of Ilmenau, Germany
Andras Horvath, Peter Pazmany Catholic University, Hungary
Wei Meng, Wuhan University of Technology, China
Zhongbin Wang, China University of Mining and Technology, China
Student Program Chairs
Jiangping Hu, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China
Wenfeng Hu, Central South University, China
Tan Zhang, Shenzhen Technology University, China
Publicity Chairs
Bin He, Shanghai University, China
Hamid Reza Shaker,The Maersk Mc-kinney Moller Institute, Denmark
Regional Chairs
Bin Wei, Texas A&M University, USA
Thomas Schlechter, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria , Austria
Han Wang, Xiamen University Malaysia, Malaysia
Dao Phuong Nam, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam
==History==
ICMRE 2016 / February 18-22, 2016 | Nice, France
ICMRE 2017 / February 8-12, 2017 | Paris, France
ICMRE 2018 / February 7-11, 2018 | University of Valenciennes, France
ICMRE 2019 / February 16 - 19, 2019 | Rome, Italy
ICMRE 2020/ February 12-15, 2020 | Barcelona, Spain
ICMRE 2021/ February 3-5, 2021 | Budapest, Hungary (Virtual)
ICMRE 2022/ February 10-12, 2022 | Munich, Germany (Virtual)
ICMRE 2023/ February 10-12, 2023 | Shenzhen, China (Virtual)
ICMRE 2024/ February 27-29, 2024 | Milan, Italy
ICMRE 2025/ February 24-26, 2025 | Lille, France
ICMRE 2026/ March 2-4, 2026 | Oldenburg, Germany
=Contact Us=
Conference Secretary: Lydia Chang
Email: icmre_contact@academic.net
Phone: +001-6193091099
Web: www.icmre.org