Robotics Beyond Your Expectations: Talks & Lab Visits at EPFL

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.