European Robotics Forum 2027 to be co-hosted by MTC in Birmingham
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The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is proud to announce that Birmingham has been selected as the host city for the European Robotics Forum (ERF) 2027 — one of Europe’s most influential annual events for robotics, AI and intelligent automation.
For the first time, ERF will take place in the West Midlands, bringing more than 1,000 experts from industry, academia and policy to the region. The event will be jointly organised and hosted by the MTC and the University of Birmingham, in partnership with euRobotics.
Showcasing UK Innovation on a European Stage
Since its inception in 2010, ERF has been hosted by some of Europe’s leading innovation hubs. The decision to bring the event to Birmingham reflects the West Midlands’ unique industrial heritage and its continued position as a powerhouse for advanced manufacturing, automation and applied research.
As a national centre of excellence, the MTC will play a central role in shaping the themes and conversations at ERF 2027 — highlighting how robotics, AI and intelligent systems can transform productivity, sustainability and competitiveness across sectors.
A Region Built on Applied Innovation
Birmingham’s history is deeply connected to engineering and technological ingenuity. Today, the region remains one of Europe’s most dynamic industrial ecosystems, home to global manufacturers, pioneering SMEs, world‑class universities and a diverse, highly skilled workforce.
It is an ideal location to explore the future of robotics — not as a theoretical concept, but as technology being deployed in real factories, laboratories and supply chains.
MTC Leadership in Focus
Karol Janik, ERF2027 General Chair and MTC’s Robotics & Automation Technology Manager, commented:
For more than two centuries, the West Midlands has stood as one of Europe’s most enduring centres of industrial ingenuity. From the steam engine to today’s breakthroughs in robotics, AI, advanced manufacturing, clean energy or healthcare, this region has repeatedly shaped the technological direction of the continent.
Karol Janik, ERF2027 General Chair and MTC’s Robotics & Automation Technology Manager
He is joined by Mike Wilson, ERF2027 Industry Chair and Chief Automation Officer MTC, and Agata Suwala, ERF2027 Entrepreneurship Chair and MTC Robotics & Automation Technology Manager, who will showcase the very best of UK innovation, collaboration and capability.
Opportunities to Partner with ERF 2027
As preparations for ERF 2027 progress, organisations from across the robotics and automation community are invited to participate as sponsors and exhibitors.
This is a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse and influential European audience, demonstrate new technologies, and contribute to discussions shaping the future of robotics and AI.
Sponsorship and exhibition enquiries can be directed via the ERF 2027 website: https://www.erf2027.eu/