A conference on how the local economy and society can benefit from the services offered by robotics technologies took place on May 10, 2017 in Brussels.
The conference brought together roboticists and representatives from local, regional and national authorities. Some of the best experts in Europe presented state-of-the-art robotics applications, showcases success stories of some regional initiatives, informed about the funding possibilities and explored ways to join forces with other regions. The conference also aimed to enable the robotics community to meet with their respective local, regional, national authorities to discuss their local strategy and ecosystems, building on their strength.