Robotics Beyond Your Expectations: Talks & Lab Visits at EPFL

Join Women In Robotics and EPFL for an inspiring afternoon exploring how robotics is going beyond expectations What if robotics can do more than we expect? Join Women In Robotics and EPFL for an inspiring afternoon bringing together the robotics community, academia, and industry to explore the ideas, technologies, and people pushing robotics beyond what we thought was possible. What you'll experience • Talks — Inspiring perspectives from leading voices in robotics • Robotics Research — A look at cutting-edge work happening at EPFL • Lab Visits — Behind-the-scenes access to EPFL robotics labs • Networking — Conversations with researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts Through a series of engaging talks and discussions, our speakers will share different perspectives on the future of robotics from research and engineering to autonomous mobility, technology, policy, and the broader impact of robotics on society. But the experience doesn't stop at the talks. After the presentations, participants will have the opportunity to visit EPFL robotics labs and get a closer look at the research and technologies being developed on campus. Speakers Anca Georgiana Rusu, Executive Director, Swiss Robotics Association Stefana Parascho, PhD Associate Professor, School of Engineering, EPFL Josie Hughes, PhD Associate Professor, School of Engineering, EPFL Maria J. Alonso Gonzalez, PhD Autonomous Systems Lead, World Economic Who is this event for? The event is open to people interested in robotics and its future, including: • Robotics researchers and engineers • Students and academics • Industry professionals • Entrepreneurs and innovators • Technology and policy professionals • Women and allies in robotics • Anyone curious about how robotics is transforming our world Come for the talks. Stay for the conversations. Go beyond your expectations.