Open for everyone ● 21 September 2023 ● All members

Robots and Smart Tools

Join the 'Robots and Smart Tools' conference in Odense, where you can gain insights and see firsthand how the latest products and technologies can be used in practice.

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How do you translate the latest technologies into new business opportunities in construction? Join the ‘Robots and Smart Tools’ conference in Odense, where you can gain insights and see firsthand how the latest products and technologies can be used in practice.

On 21 September, you can get updated, inspired, and connect with a wide range of companies that can help you get started with using new technologies.

WE BUILD DENMARK and Odense Robotics are organising a conference with an exhibition for the second year in a row, where you can experience robots, drones, and technologies that can be used in construction.

The conference offers three thematic tracks. The programme consists of three tracks where you are the focus and can select the presentations you want to hear throughout the day.

The three tracks are:

New knowledge/culture and collaboration
New Technologies
Projects in Practice

By participating, you will:

Gain the latest experiences in digitisation and automation
Have the opportunity to explore the exhibition and interact with the new technologies
Access a professional conference with three themed tracks
Get the chance to speak with specialists and experts in funding, collaborative projects, and business development

Who will attend?

The conference is aimed at the construction industry with an interest in the latest technology, whether you are a contractor, consultant, client, or technology provider.

As always, you can expect plenty of time to network with other companies in the construction industry, researchers, specialists, as well as the most interesting and influential technology companies that Denmark has to offer.

Registration as a participant Attendance at the conference is free, but you are required to register.

Conference speakers include:

Odico
ROICO
Rambøll
Arkil
Aarhus Water
BM Construction Industry
Svendborg Business School
Department of Construction, City and Environment at Aalborg University
Institute of Construction and Building Design at Aarhus University
Large Structure Production at University of Southern Denmark
Taasinge Elementer
UCL University College
WE BUILD DENMARK
Odense Robotics

8:30
Registration and breakfast
9:00
Main stage: Welcome
Christina Melvang, CEO, WE BUILD DENMARK
Søren Adamsen Mouritzen, Head of Innovation, Odense Robotics
9:10
Main stage: Opening speech
Simon Hasbøg, Sales Manager, BM Construction Industry
9:25
Exhibition opens
10.00
Morning Session begins
TRACK 1: KNOWLEDGE
10.00
- Changes in construction, Christian Koch, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, City and Environment, Aalborg University
10.30
- New technologies for construction - XR, Brian Østergaard, Project Manager, Svendborg Business School
11.00
- Technologies in construction, Mikkel Toppel, Associate Professor, UCL
TRACK 2: TECHNOLOGY:
10.00
- IoT sensors for construction, Bo Eskerod Madsen, CEO, Remoni
10.30
- Automated painting robot , Tijmen Spiertz, CEO, ROICO
11.00
- Digitize your construction site plan , Hans Hansen, Director, Kortomatic
TRACK 3: TECHNOLOGY AND KNOWLEDGE IN PRACTICE:
10.00
- A robot moves in, Alexander Laning, Head of Business Optimization, Taasinge Elementer
10.30
- Innovation through partnership, Janni Thusgaard Petersen, Business Lead, Aarhus Vand and Tue Avbæk Larsen, Business Development Manager, Arkil
11.00
- How can construction of the Femern Belt tunnel contribute with new knowledge and opportunities? Pernille Remming, Innovation Consultant, WE BUILD DENMARK
11.30
Lunch, networking, and exhibition
12.30
Afternoon Session begins
TRACK 1: KNOWLEDGE
12.30
- New ESG requirements from the EU affects the construction industry – How do you comply with them? Jakob Farver-Vestergaard, CFO, ReMoni
13.00
- Robots on the construction site – what opportunities are emerging? Lars Dalgaard, Section Manager, Danish Technological Institute
13.30
- Productivity improvements in construction, Søren Wandahl, Vice Head of Institute, Institute of Construction and Building Design, Aarhus University
TRACK 2: TECHNOLOGY:
12.30
- Collaborative Robots for streamlining construction, Ulrik Dueholm Beckmann, Contract Manager & Production Supervisor, Robot at Work
13.00
- The challenges of adopting technology in the construction industry and the way forward.
13.30
- Automated mobile cutting robot for construction, Karsten Lund, CCO, KOBOTS
TRACK 3: TECHNOLOGY AND KNOWLEDGE IN PRACTICE:
12.30
- LSP - Test and development center for production and servicing of mega structures through robots, Christian Schlette, Head of LSP, SDU
13.00
- 3D scanning – how does it create value? Mats Solheilm, VDC developer, Aarslev
13.30
- 3D-Printed Houses in Kanalbyen, Nikolaj Haaning, Director of Innovation and Sustainability, Ramboll
14:00
Coffee, cake, networking, and exhibition
14:30
Main Stage: Keynote
Digital solutions create value in the global transition to sustainable construction, Asbjørn Søndergaard, CTO, Odico
15.00
Networking, and exhibition
16:00
Thank you for today

Want to exhibit?

Exhibition space is free. We provide floor space, electricity, internet, and a standing table free of charge. We only require that you fill out the following form so that we can provide you with the best conditions.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ole Georg Andersen at ogand@odenserobotics.dk or +45 6155 6847.

Questions regarding the conference, please contact: Kristian Bork at kristian.bork@webuilddenmark.dk or +45 2143 6991.

Photos and participant list:

Please note that photos might be taken during 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, the 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.

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