# Event Details - **Event Name**: Robotics@UNSW Launch & Showcase 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Join the inaugural Robotics@UNSW Showcase and explore robotics innovation through talks, demos and networking.About this EventThe inaugural Robotics@UNSW Showcase will launch Robotics@UNSW as a university-wide community, bringing together capabilities that span autonomous systems, embodied AI, maritime robotics, healthcare, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure.The Showcase will feature a keynote address from Professor Maurice Pagnucco, panel discussions with leading voices from research and industry, and live demonstrations and exhibits from students and researchers across UNSW.It will provide a rare opportunity to see the breadth of UNSW’s robotics activity in one place and meet the people behind it.Attendees will be able to explore new research collaborations, connect with emerging robotics talent, and discover cutting-edge research from Australia’s #1-ranked university in the 2027 QS World University Rankings.What to expectKeynote address by Professor Maurice Pagnucco, UNSW EngineeringPanel discussions exploring the future of robotics and intelligent systems, featuring Dr Sue Keay and Professor Flora Salim from the UNSW AI Institute, alongside invited industry expertsInteractive demonstrations and robotics showcases from across UNSWOpportunities to meet researchers, students and industry representativesNetworking with representatives from industry, government, Defence and academiaEvening networking receptionWho should attend?This event is ideal for:Industry leaders and innovatorsGovernment and Defence representativesResearchers and academicsTechnology professionalsStudents interested in robotics and AIOrganisations seeking research partnerships, talent and innovation opportunitiesJoin us as we launch Robotics@UNSW, celebrate the University's diverse robotics capability and create new connections across research, education, industry and government.Places are limited due to venue capacity. Early registration is encouraged.ContactEvent & registration enquiries: Sharlene Rainford – s.rainford@unsw.edu.auResearch & collaboration enquiries: Will Midgley – w.midgley@unsw.edu.auAgenda🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:15 AMRegistration / arrival coffee, tea🕑: 09:15 AMWelcome and formal openingHost: Sue Keay, Director UNSW AI Institute; 🕑: 09:25 AMLaunch of Robotics@UNSWHost: Will Midgley & Sue Keay, UNSW AI Institute 🕑: 09:35 AMKeynoteHost: Maurice Pagnucco, Deputy Dean, Education, UNSW🕑: 10:05 AMMorning Tea & Showcase🕑: 10:50 AMLightning Talks 1 - Students🕑: 11:40 AMPanel 1: How useful are humanoids? Moderated by Sue Keay, UNSW AI InstituteHost: David Pearce, Our Robot Future🕑: 12:20 PMLunch & Robotics Showcase🕑: 01:10 PMLightning talks 2 - Academics🕑: 01:50 PMSpotlight - Ocius🕑: 02:20 PMAfternoon Tea & Showcase🕑: 03:05 PMPanel 2: Will edge AI change everything? Moderator: Will Midgley, AI InstituteHost: Ben Dupree, Hullbot🕑: 03:45 PMClosing address & 'provocation'Host: Francisco Cruz Naranjo, Senior Lecturer UNSW Engineering🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMNetworking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sydney/robotics-unsw-launch-and-showcase-2026/100001996425659891 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sydney - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Leighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building - **lat**: -33.917347 - **long**: 151.23126750000006 - **full address**: Leighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Robotics@UNSW Launch & Showcase 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/41663979e92e9a18492ed187ce248f08a9d0c2766b8810dcbc65784d7d987d30-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8d808-gmir.jpg?v=1787608222 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Robotics@UNSW Launch & Showcase 2026 being held? - **A:** Robotics@UNSW Launch & Showcase 2026 takes place on Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Leighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Robotics@UNSW Launch & Showcase 2026? - **A:** Robotics@UNSW Launch & Showcase 2026 is organized by UNSW AI Institute. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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