Week of Robotics 2026 – Women in Robotics Breakfast
- Date
- 2026-05-07
- Location
- Odense, Denmark
- Host
- Odense Robotics
About this event
Start your day with the people helping shape robotics and automation from the inside. The Women in Robotics Breakfast is a focused morning gathering during Week of Robotics 2026 for women working across the robotics ecosystem who want real conversation, useful connections, and a stronger sense of community in the field. Held in Odense, Denmark, this breakfast brings together professionals from robotics and automation for an in-person meet-up co-hosted by Odense Robotics, DIRA, and the Danish Technological Institute. It is designed to be approachable, practical, and energizing: a chance to meet peers before the wider day unfolds, exchange perspectives, and connect with others navigating similar opportunities and challenges. About the Event This event is a dedicated breakfast gathering for women working in robotics and automation. Rather than a large-stage conference session, the format is built around conversation, shared experience, and network-building in a more personal setting. That makes it especially valuable for attendees who prefer meaningful exchanges over crowded, rushed introductions. As part of Week of Robotics 2026, the breakfast sits within a broader week that attracts people building, deploying, researching, and scaling robotics solutions. That context matters: attendees are not just meeting in isolation, but within one of the key moments when the Danish robotics community is already active and in motion. The breakfast is also an opportunity to strengthen visibility and connection among women across different parts of the industry. Whether your work is technical, operational, strategic, research-based, or ecosystem-facing, the event creates space to meet others contributing to robotics in different ways. Expect a setting that supports both first-time attendees and established members of the community. If you already know people in Odense's robotics scene, this is a good place to reconnect. If you are newer to the network, it offers a more natural entry point than a high-volume expo floor or fast-moving conference break. What to Expect The morning format is simple on purpose: breakfast, conversation, and connection before the rest of the day begins. Starting at 8:00 AM UTC on Thursday, May 7, the event is positioned as an easy way to begin the day with substance rather than small talk. You can expect a mix of: Informal networking with women working in robotics and automation Peer-to-peer conversation about current work, industry developments, and career paths Community-building across companies, disciplines, and experience levels A welcoming in-person setting that encourages introductions and follow-up conversations Depending on how the morning unfolds, conversations may naturally touch on topics such as: career development in robotics and automation cross-functional collaboration between technical and commercial teams the realities of working in a fast-evolving industry visibility, representation, and support within the robotics community current projects, trends, and opportunities in the Danish and wider robotics ecosystem What makes this format useful is its flexibility. You can come to deepen existing relationships, make a handful of strong new connections, or simply spend time with others who understand the pace and complexity of work in robotics. A breakfast setting often makes those conversations easier, more direct, and more honest. Why Attend If you work in robotics or automation, who you know matters almost as much as what you know. This breakfast gives you dedicated time to build relationships with people in your field before the day gets busy. That can lead to new collaborations, practical advice, introductions to other professionals, or simply a stronger support network within the industry. There is also real value in being in a room where shared experience does not have to be explained from scratch. Attendees can speak more openly about their work, challenges, ambitions, and observations about the industry. That often leads to more useful conversations than generic networking sessions where everyone is starting from zero. You might attend because you are: looking to expand your network within robotics and automation interested in meeting other women working across the sector visiting Week of Robotics and want a more focused community touchpoint based in Denmark and hoping to strengthen ties within the Odense robotics environment curious about how others are building careers and contributing across the industry The event also creates momentum for the rest of Week of Robotics. Starting with a strong set of conversations can make later meetings, sessions, and introductions more productive. It gives you familiar faces to reconnect with throughout the week and helps turn a large industry program into something more personal and navigable. Practical Details Location: In person in Odense, Denmark Date: Thursday, May 7 Time: 8:00 AM UTC This is an in-person breakfast event, so attendees should plan to arrive ready for a morning format centered on meeting others face to face. Because it takes place as part of Week of Robotics 2026, it is a smart addition to your schedule if you are already planning to be in Odense for the wider program. A breakfast setting usually works best when you arrive with a little time and a clear intention. It can help to think about the kinds of people you would like to meet, the conversations you want to have, or the questions you would like to bring into the room. That preparation often turns a good networking event into a genuinely useful one. If you are deciding whether this is the right fit, the answer is simple: if your work connects to robotics or automation and you value thoughtful, relevant conversation with other women in the field, this breakfast is worth making time for. It offers a focused start to the day, strong community context, and a practical way to build connections during one of the most active weeks in the robotics calendar in Odense.
Who should attend
This breakfast is for women who want stronger connections in robotics and automation, and for anyone looking to better understand and support that community during Week of Robotics 2026. - **You work in robotics or automation** and want to meet other women across engineering, operations, research, product, manufacturing, integration, or business roles. - **You are building your career** and would value candid conversations with people who understand the opportunities and challenges of working in this field. - **You lead teams, projects, or organizations** and want to broaden your network, share perspective, and contribute to a more connected robotics community in Denmark. - **You are new to the industry, changing roles, or exploring where you fit** and would benefit from a welcoming setting that makes it easier to start conversations. - **You are attending Week of Robotics 2026** and want a focused, morning gathering with practical networking and relevant discussion before the rest of the day unfolds. - **You care about the future of robotics talent and inclusion** and believe strong professional communities help more people thrive and stay in the industry.