R-24 – Nordic Robotics, Automation and Drones Fair
- Date
- 2024-03-01
- Location
- Odense, Denmark
- Host
- Odense Robotics
About this event
R-24 is where the Nordic robotics ecosystem shows up in full: the region’s largest fair dedicated to robotics, automation, and drones. If you want a serious view of where industrial technology is heading, and who is building it, investing in it, and deploying it, this is the room to be in. Held in Odense and co-organised by Odense Robotics, the event brings together a broad cross-section of the industry in one place. It combines a major exhibition with summit programming, investor-focused conversations, awards, and company tours, making it useful whether you work in technology, operations, business development, investment, or ecosystem building. About the Event R-24 is designed as more than a trade fair. It is a meeting point for companies, builders, buyers, researchers, founders, investors, and industry stakeholders working across robotics, industrial automation, and drones. The format reflects that ambition by combining exhibition-floor energy with curated content and relationship-driven networking. Because it is positioned as the Nordic countries’ largest fair in this space, the event offers a rare chance to see the breadth of the ecosystem in one setting. Instead of only hearing about trends from a distance, attendees can engage directly with the companies and people shaping them, from established industry players to emerging innovators. The event also stands out for how it connects different parts of the market. Alongside the fair itself, the Robotics Industry Summit conference and award show add a strategic lens on industry progress, while the Odense Investor Summit creates space for conversations around growth, funding, and scaling. Company tours extend the experience beyond the venue and into real operating environments. For anyone trying to understand the Nordic robotics landscape in a practical, current, and business-relevant way, this structure makes the event especially valuable. It is built for people who want both overview and depth. What to Expect Expect a full-spectrum industry event rather than a single-track conference. The fair component gives attendees the opportunity to explore technologies, meet exhibiting companies, and have direct conversations about products, applications, partnerships, and market needs. Across the wider program, attendees can expect a mix of: Exhibition activity focused on robotics, automation, and drones Conference content through the Robotics Industry Summit Industry recognition via the award show Investment-oriented programming at the Odense Investor Summit Company tours that provide a closer look at real businesses and operations Networking opportunities with professionals from across the Nordic ecosystem and beyond The Robotics Industry Summit adds context to what is happening on the fair floor. It gives attendees a place to step back from individual products and discussions to look at the bigger picture: market direction, technological development, sector priorities, and the practical realities of scaling robotics and automation in industry. The award show brings visibility to notable work happening across the field, which can be especially useful for attendees looking to identify standout companies, emerging momentum, and examples of excellence in the sector. Meanwhile, the investor summit helps bridge the gap between technical innovation and commercial growth by creating a more focused environment for investment and company-building conversations. The company tours are an important part of the format. They give attendees a chance to move beyond presentations and booths to see organisations in context, which often leads to a more grounded understanding of how technologies are developed, integrated, and brought to market. Why Attend If you work in robotics, automation, or drones, R-24 offers efficiency that is hard to match. Instead of scheduling dozens of separate meetings over months, you can meet a concentrated set of relevant people and companies in one place, over a tightly focused event built around your industry. This is especially valuable for people looking to: Track the Nordic market and understand where it is moving Discover new technologies and companies in robotics, industrial automation, and drones Meet potential partners, customers, collaborators, or investors Strengthen their network within a highly relevant professional community Gain strategic insight from summit sessions and industry discussions See how the ecosystem connects across research, product development, commercialization, and deployment For founders and growth-stage companies, the combination of fair visibility, investor presence, and networking can make the event a strong platform for relationship building. For established companies, it is a practical way to stay close to new developments, talent, and partnership opportunities. For investors and ecosystem organisations, it offers a high-density view of the sector and the people shaping it. Just as importantly, the event is located in Odense, a city strongly associated with robotics and automation. That context matters. Being in an established robotics hub gives the event additional relevance and makes the company tours and surrounding conversations more meaningful for attendees who want real industry proximity, not just conference branding. Practical Details Location: In person in Odense, Denmark. Date and time: Friday, March 1 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is an in-person event, so attendees should plan for on-site participation and enough time to make the most of the fair, summit programming, networking, and any company tour elements they want to join. If your goal is to meet people, explore the exhibition thoroughly, and take part in the broader program, it is worth approaching the day with a clear plan and priorities. A few useful ways to prepare: Review your goals in advance: partnerships, market research, hiring, investment, or technology scouting Identify which parts of the program matter most to you, especially summit content and tours Leave room in your schedule for informal conversations, which are often where the best connections happen Bring a clear introduction to your company, role, or area of interest so meetings start quickly and productively R-24 is best suited to attendees who want substance: real companies, real conversations, and a current view of one of the most active robotics regions in the world. If you want to understand the Nordic robotics, automation, and drone landscape in a way that is practical, connected, and business-relevant, this event belongs on your calendar.
Who should attend
If you work with robotics, automation, or drones in the Nordic region and want a practical view of where the industry is heading, this fair is built for you. - **You build or deploy robotic systems** and want to see how others are solving real industrial challenges across manufacturing, logistics, inspection, and automation. - **You lead product, engineering, innovation, or operations** and need a clearer picture of the technologies, partners, and market direction shaping the next wave of adoption. - **You’re a founder, executive, or business developer** looking to meet customers, collaborators, and ecosystem players in one place, from established companies to fast-moving growth businesses. - **You’re an investor or advisor** interested in Nordic robotics and deep tech, and want access to the companies, conversations, and momentum around the Odense Investor Summit. - **You value industry context, not just exhibition booths** and want the added depth of the Robotics Industry Summit conference, award show, and company tours. - **You’re part of the broader robotics ecosystem** including researchers, cluster partners, and public-sector stakeholders who want to stay close to the people and companies moving the field forward.