On October 30, 2026, CITI Cluster, together with POLITEHNICA Bucharest and Bucharest Promo Robots, invites representatives of the business sector, public administration, academia, and the research community to participate in “Robotics, Industry 5.0 & Smart Cities”, an event held as part of European Robotics Week 2026.
The event will take place at the Central Library of POLITEHNICA Bucharest, from 13:30 to 16:00, highlighting the role of robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation in transforming industry and developing smart cities.
This year, Romania is hosting the European launch event of the 16th edition of European Robotics Week 2026, an initiative that brings together specialists, researchers, industry representatives, and public institutions to explore the impact of emerging technologies on the economy and society.
Scheduled for October 30 – November 1, 2026, at POLITEHNICA Bucharest, the European launch event provides opportunities for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and the development of new collaborations between academia, industry, and the public sector.
Industry 5.0 and Robotics in Smart City Development
The October 30 programme, dedicated to industry and smart cities, will address two key areas shaping Romania’s technological future: Industry 5.0 and the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence into public administration and urban development.
Discussions will highlight the opportunities offered by emerging technologies to increase economic competitiveness, improve industrial efficiency, modernize public services, and develop more sustainable communities.
The main topics will include:
- Industry 5.0 – collaboration between people, robots, and intelligent systems to develop efficient, sustainable, and human-centric industrial processes;
- Robotics and Automation in Industry – technological solutions and innovation opportunities to increase competitiveness;
- Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration – using intelligent technologies to optimize processes and improve services provided to citizens;
- Drones and Intelligent Technologies – applications for infrastructure monitoring and urban management;
- Digital Transformation of Public Administration – developing more accessible and efficient public services;
- Smart Cities – integrating robotics, automation, and digital solutions to support sustainable urban development and improve quality of life.
From Technological Innovation to Practical Solutions for Industry and Public Administration
The event aims to highlight how robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation can help address current challenges faced by industry and public administration.
The meeting will also provide an opportunity for companies, public authorities, universities, and research organizations to connect, identify new areas for collaboration, and explore opportunities to implement emerging technologies.
Through its involvement in organizing this event, CITI Cluster supports dialogue and collaboration between academia, industry, and public administration, facilitating the development and adoption of innovative technological solutions across industrial sectors and urban communities.
Participation and Registration
CITI Cluster invites representatives of companies, public authorities, universities, research institutes, and organizations interested in digital transformation to attend “Robotics, Industry 5.0 & Smart Cities”.
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: 13:30–16:00
Venue: Central Library of POLITEHNICA Bucharest
Registration: Complete the registration form
Further information about European Robotics Week 2026 and the event programme is available on the official European Robotics Week 2026 website.
