ABB paint robot. Photo: ABB
From 23 to 27 March, Stavanger will host the European Robotics Forum (ERF), one of the most important meeting places for robotics and AI in Europe. The event will gather researchers, engineers, companies and policymakers from across Europe.
Hosting ERF allows the Stavanger region to showcase its growing and highly applied robotics environment. Eight robotics companies from Rogaland will be represented at a joint Rogaland stand, organised by Invest in Rogaland, Stavanger Business Region and Haugaland Vekst.
Rogaland has a long tradition of combining advanced technology with demanding industrial environments. This has helped shape a robotics ecosystem that focuses strongly on practical applications.
Companies in the region develop technologies ranging from subsea robotics and inspection systems to autonomous solutions for offshore operations, manufacturing, aquaculture and health. Close collaboration between industry, research institutions and technology companies has created a dynamic environment where new ideas are quickly tested and applied in real-world settings.
At the exhibition, a joint Rogaland stand featuring eight robotics companies offers an opportunity to meet some of the businesses contributing to the region’s growing robotics industry.
The following companies will exhibit at the Rogaland pavilion:
In addition to the exhibition and workshop programme , ERF offers several opportunities for participants to engage directly with companies.
A series of Tech Tours will allow visitors to see robotics and technology companies in the Stavanger region from the inside, with participating companies opening their doors to showcase their solutions.
The forum also includes B2B matchmaking sessions, where companies can get in contact with potential business partners or project cooperation partners via 1:1 meetings.
ERF is organised by euRobotics aisbl, NORCE and SINTEF, with support from local and regional partners.
More information and the programme: ERF2026
Ahead of the European Robotics Forum, a regional mapping based on workshops and interviews with more than 100 companies and organisations points to a growing robotics and automation environment in Rogaland. The findings reflect a wide spectrum of applied technologies, ranging from marine robotics and sensor systems for inspection and maintenance to industrial automation, simulation and human–robot interaction.
Conducted by the City of Stavanger in collaboration with Haugaland Vekst and supported by Rogaland County Council, the mapping is intended to give a structured overview of the AI-driven robotics landscape in Rogaland and to create a shared understanding of existing capabilities, opportunities, and needs related to AI-driven robotics.
A report with the main findings will be launched on 20 March.
Contact Invest in Rogaland if you would like more information about technology or robotics opportunities in the region.