Odense Robotics’ Annual Meeting and Award Show

Kom og deltag i Odense Robotics’ årsmøde den 8. april. Vi samler virksomheder og organisationer fra hele Danmarks robot-, automations- og droneøkosystem for at debattere industriens globale konkurrenceevne!

This year, we are focusing on how Danish companies can strengthen their global competitiveness. Over the past decade, the industry has been one of the most dynamic and innovative sectors in Denmark.

With a strong tradition of technological development and a unique ecosystem of startups, established companies, and research institutions, we have positioned ourselves as a key international player in robotics. However, we are now facing a range of challenges – global competition, geopolitical tensions, and increasing regulatory demands – that require us to rethink how we collaborate, innovate, and scale our businesses.

Get ready for an inspiring debate with leading industry figures, moderated by former TV2 news anchor Karin Cruz Forsstrøm:

Look forward to meeting the speakers:

Søren Elmer Kristensen, CEO at Odense Robotics
Casper Hansen, CEO at Technicon and Chairman of Odense Robotics
Jesper Steinmetz, Foreign Correspondent at TV2
Jon Thorgaard, Ambassador, Head of Office GEOPOL, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Jesper Trebbien Andersen, Head of Site in Odense at Novo Nordisk
Enrico Krog Iversen, CEO at OnRobot

All stakeholders from Denmark’s robotics, drone, and automation ecosystem are invited to join a collective effort to drive growth and global leadership!

This event is not only for members of Odense Robotics but also welcomes organisations, interested companies, and experts from across the entire value chain – from startups to established businesses and research institutions. It offers a great opportunity to network with representatives from the entire ecosystem, allowing you to build new connections and collaborations that strengthen both your business and the industry’s shared goal of growth and global relevance.

Odense Robotics Awards

As part of the annual meeting, we celebrate innovation and success with the prestigious award ceremony, where the winners of Company of the Year 2025 and Startup of the Year 2025 will be announced. The awards recognise those who help put Denmark on the global map through technological development and market leadership.

Nomination criteria for Odense Robotics Company of the Year 2025:

High growth
Significant contribution to the cluster
Strategic leadership

The nominated finalists this year are: Intelligent Systems, Meili Robots and RiACT

Nomination criteria for Odense Robotics Startup of the Year 2025:

Strong potential
Innovation
Competent team

The nominated finalists this year are: KOBOTS Company, O-Robotics and ROICO Solution

The winners will be revealed at the Odense Robotics Annual Meeting award ceremony.

The Company of the Year award has previously been won by Unicontrol in 2024, FarmDroid in 2023, Capra Robotics in 2022, Mobile Industrial Robots in 2020 and Inwatec in 2019.

A few years ago, a new category was introduced – Startup of the Year – which has been won by AgriRobot in 2024, Yuman in 2023 and Spin Robotics in 2022.

General Assembly

Paying members are also welcome to attend Odense Robotics’ General Assembly, which takes place just before the annual meeting.

You can read more about the General Assembly and register HERE.

We look forward to seeing you on 8 April.

Speakers

Søren Elmer Kristensen

CEO i Odense Robotics

Casper Hansen

Formand, Odense Robotics, og administrerende direktør, Technicon

Jesper Steinmetz

Foreign Correspondent, TV2

Jon Thorgaard

Ambassador, Head of Office GEOPOL, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Enrico Krog Iversen

CEO, Onrobot

Jesper Trebbien Andersen

Head of Site in Odense, Novo Nordisk

15.00
Welcome by Karin Cruz Forsstrøm
15.05
Industry perspective by Søren Elmer Kristensen, Odense Robotics
15.20
The ecosystem’s collaboration towards global competitiveness by Casper Hansen, Technicon
15.40
The complex global landscape in a politically uncertain and tense environment by Jesper Steinmetz, TV2
16.10
Coffee break and networking
16.40
How to strengthen Denmark’s competitiveness by Enrico Krog Iversen, OnRobot
16.55
Geo-economic Trends – What do they mean for businesses? by Jon Thorgaard, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
17.10
Panel Discussion: How can robotics and drone companies strengthen their global competitiveness? by
– Casper Hansen, Chairman Odense Robotics and CEO Technicon
– Enrico Krog Iversen, Founder and CEO OnRobot
– Jesper Trebbien Andersen, Head of Site Novo Nordisk
– Jon Thorgaard, Ambassador, Head of Office GEOPOL, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
17.35
Award Show
18.00
End of meeting, tapas, wine/beer and networking

Photos and participant list:

Please note that photos will be taken throughout the event. Odense Robotics will use these for marketing and publicity of our initiatives on our website, in social media and in any third party publication. Upon request, participant email list can be shared with participants and event partners.

Please contact us if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from these activities.

Odense Robotics is co-funded by the Danish Board of Business Development, the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science and the European Union, as well as a broad range of projects and partnerships.