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SUMMARY:RICAIP Project Final Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Part of the RICAIP Days 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“AI & Robotics at the Frontier of the Physical World”RICAIP Center 1st Conference: From Industrial AI to Intelligent Physical Systems \n\n\n\nThe RICAIP Project Final Conference marks the culmination of the RICAIP project while opening a new chapter. Rather than a retrospective closure\, it is designed as a forward-looking European meeting point\, connecting Advanced Manufacturing\, Industrial AI and Robotics with frontier trends in AI interaction with the physical world.It has the ambition to work as a European-level forum where advanced manufacturing meets frontier AI interacting with the physical world\, shaping the next era of Industry 4.0\, Society 4.0\, and Europe’s technological sovereignty. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\nDay 2: Tech Dating (Open Day for Companies)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Conference Combines:\n\n\n\n\nHigh-level strategic debate bringing together EU policymakers\, industry leaders and leading researchers to discuss the future of AI and robotics in manufacturing.\n\n\n\nPresentation of RICAIP results\, showcasing advances in industrial AI\, robotics and distributed manufacturing developed within the project.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive demonstrations of interconnected RICAIP testbeds\, highlighting practical applications such as distributed manufacturing and Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS).\n\n\n\nExpert discussion on emerging frontier topics\, creating space for identifying new directions for European research and industrial collaboration.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMain Topic Areas:\n\n\n\n\n\n1. RICAIP Core – Industrial AI & Advanced Manufacturing \n\n\n\n\nAI-driven manufacturing systems\n\n\n\nFlexible and adaptive production\n\n\n\nManufacturing-as-a-Service\n\n\n\nHuman–robot collaboration\n\n\n\nEconomic and workforce impact of AI and robotics\n\n\n\nLessons from RICAIP demonstrators and CZ–DE cooperation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Frontier AI & the Physical World \n\n\n\n\nAI interacting with the physical world (AI embedded in robots\, materials\, environments)\n\n\n\nCognitive & adaptive machines towards humanoid robots\n\n\n\nHuman-centric AI in real-world settings\n\n\n\nFrom Industry 4.0 to Society 4.0: Strategic implications\n\n\n\nIdentifying new\, non-obvious collaboration topics for Europe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Structure:\n\n\n\nThe programme is designed in four parts: \n\n\n\n\n\nPart 1: RICAIP Core – Industrial AI & Advanced Manufacturing \n\n\n\nShowcasing RICAIP demonstrators\, cross-border collaboration between Czech and German partners\, and real industrial applications in areas such as distributed manufacturing and AI-enabled production systems. \n\n\n\nPart 2: Frontier Expert Forum: AI & The Physical World | Session A: Understanding the Frontier \n\n\n\nA strategic exploration of emerging trends at the intersection of AI\, robotics and the physical world. This session frames the broader technological and societal context\, discussing how intelligent physical systems\, human–AI interaction and advanced manufacturing are shaping the next phase of Industry 4.0 and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\nPart 3: Strategic Roundtable: What Comes After RICAIP \n\n\n\nOutlining a long-term collaboration model building on RICAIP results beyond the project duration\, including the role of RICAIP Centre as a platform for IPR management and technology transfer bridging research excellence and industrial deployment. \n\n\n\nPart 4: Frontier Expert Forum: AI & The Physical World | Session B: Acting on the Frontier \n\n\n\nA focused session connecting strategic initiatives with real-world implementation. It highlights key European and national projects driving AI in the physical world and brings together industry\, research and policy leaders to discuss emerging challenges and priorities for future collaboration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n\nDAY 1 – Tuesday\, 2 June 2026MORNING (Part 1)DAY 1 – Tuesday\, 2 June 2026AFTERNOON (Part 2 & 3)DAY 2 – Wednesday\, 3 June 2026MORNING (Part 4)\nDAY 1 – Tuesday\, 2 June 2026MORNING (Part 1)\n9:00–9:30Registration & Coffee\, NetworkingPART 1RICAIP Core – Industrial AI & Advanced ManufacturingVenue: Respirium\, Building B9:30–10:00Opening & Welcome• Prof. Vladimír Mařík\, Scientific Director\, CIIRC CTU\, RICAIP Project Principal Investigator• Prof. Michal Pěchouček\, Rector\, CTU (tbc)• Prof. Wolfgang Wahlster\, CEA\, DFKI• Lukáš Kačena\, Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Ministry of Industry and Trade10:00–10:20RICAIP: Core Focus Areas\, Vision\, Mission and European Relevance beyond the projectWhy RICAIP was created · What it delivers · Why RICAIP Centre matters beyond the project durationDr. Tilman Becker\, RICAIP Director10:20–11:00RICAIP Demonstrators – From Research to Industrial Reality• Dr. Pavel Burget\, CIIRC CTU• Prof. Pavel Václavek\, CEITEC BUT• Dr. Tim Schwarz\, DFKI• Dr. Khansa Rekik\, ZeMA11:00–11:30Coffee Break11:30–12:20Moderated Panel Discussion: AI & Robotics for Europe’s Manufacturing Resilience and Competitiveness.• Lukáš Kačena\, Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic• Dr. Eduard Palíšek\, Country CEO\, Siemens Czech Republic• Prof. Antonio Krüger\, CEO and Scientific Director\, DFKI\, Germany• Prof. Vladimír Mařík\, Scientific Director\, CIIRC CTU12:20–13:20Lunch & Networking\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDAY 1 – Tuesday\, 2 June 2026AFTERNOON (Part 2 & 3)\nPART 2Frontier Expert Forum: AI & the Physical WorldSession A: Understanding the FrontierVision\, framingSense-making across disciplinesOpening intellectual space13:20–14:00Keynote Address: Smaller\, Smarter\, and Trustier: European Strategies for the Next Generation of AI SystemsProf. Wolfgang Wahlster\, CEA\, DFKI\, Germany14:00–14:40Keynote Address: Developing Artificial Intelligence and Automation for Industry: A Moving TargetProf. Duncan McFarlane\, University of Cambridge\, UK14:40– 15:30Frontier Perspectives: AI Interacting with the Physical WorldShort strategic impulse inputs (5–7 minutes each) presenting concrete examples\, followed by a Q&As with leading experts from within and beyond the RICAIP community.15:30–16:00Coffee Break\n\n\n\nPART 3Strategic Roundtable: What Comes After RICAIP?16:00–16:45From Project to Platform: Sustainable Academia–Industry Collaboration in Europe• Robert Keil\, Director\, National Centre for Industry 4.0• Jiří Kabelka\, Chairman of the Board\, DEL• Luboš Lukasík\, Co-Founder\, Machify• Pavel Burget\, Director of RICAIP Testbed PragueObjective:To define a long-term collaboration model building on RICAIP results beyond the project lifetime\, positioning RICAIP Centre as a permanent European platform for IPR management\, technology transfer and industrial engagement\, supported by the newly established INNOBRIDGE fund as a bridge between research excellence and industrial uptake.Key discussion themes:How to align incentives across academia\, industry and public stakeholders?• European relevance and scalability beyond the RICAIP consortium – new model of RICAIP Centre and INNOBRIDGE• Transition from a time-limited project to a sustainable collaboration platform\, where RICAIP Centre acts as:a European platform for shared IPR and licensing\, a single access point for industry\, a trusted structure for cross-border collaborationand INNOBRIDGE acts as:a mechanism to mature technologies and reduce risk\, a bridge between research\, startups and established industryExpected outcomes:Shared vision of the post-RICAIP collaboration structure• Clear role definition of RICAIP Centre and INNOBRIDGE• Identification of concrete next steps for sustainable engagement with industry• Concrete examples of commercialisation within RICAIP Testbed Prague16:45–17:15Guided tours through RICAIP Testbed Prague\, CIIRC CTU (each floor 15 minutes)17:15–19:00Break for hotel check-in\, rest / room for informal bilateral meetings19:00–22:00RICAIP Expert Dinner (Invitation-only) opening with a concertVenue: Respirium\, Building B\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDAY 2 – Wednesday\, 3 June 2026MORNING (Part 4)\n9:00–9:30Registration & Coffee\, NetworkingPART  4Frontier Expert Forum: AI & the Physical WorldSession B: Acting on the FrontierDeep expert-level discussion on topics\, projects and activities with a real impact9:30–10:10Strategic Initiatives Shaping AI in the Physical WorldFrom Research to Deployment: European Projects Driving Industrial and Societal Impact• NCUI – National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (TAČR SIGMA Programme)Přemysl Šůcha\, CIIRC CTU• AI-MATTERS – Testing and Experimentation Facility for AI in ManufacturingValentina Ivanova\, Deputy Director of CEA-List institute• ELLIOT – European Lighthouse of AI for Industrial Transformationtbc• CZAI – Czech AI FactoryPetr Kadera\, CIIRC CTU10:10–11:00Frontier Expert Roundtable – From Ideas to Collaboration on Emerging Industrial & Societal ChallengesModerated discussion on topics such as:Humanoid robotics & Human-robot collaboration\, SW development\, Resilience across supply chains\, Manufacturing as a service\, Safety & trust and regulation\, Human skills & roles. • Martin Jahn\, Board Member\, Sales & Marketing\, ŠKODA AUTO a.s. • Valentina Ivanova\, Deputy Director of CEA-List Institute • Prof. Wolfgang Wahlster\, CEA\, DFKI • Jiří Holoubek\, Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic (tbc) • Prof. Vladimír Mařík\, Scientific Director\, CIIRC CTU11:00-11:20Final Summary: Towards Joint Initiativesby Prof. Vladimír Mařík and Tilman Becker11:30–13:00Lunch & Networking\, including guided tours through CIIRC CTU labs and RICAIP Testbed Prague\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the conclusion of this part of RICAIP Days 2026\, guests are welcome to join selected innovation walks within the parallel event “Tech Dating 2026” for companies. This programme opens the CIIRC CTU laboratories to the broader innovation ecosystem and will be conducted in Czech. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelected speakers & Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Wolfgang Wahlster\, DFKI\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Duncan McFarlane\, University of Cambridge\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Antonio Krüger\, DFKI\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Vladimír Mařík\, CIIRC CTU\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLukáš Kačena\, Ministry of Industry and Trade\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Valentina Ivanova\, CEA-List\n\n\n\n\n\nMartin Jahn\, Škoda Auto\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Eduard Palíšek\, Siemens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTilman Becker\, RICAIP Director\n\n\n\n\n\nLuboš Lukasík\, Machify\n\n\n\n\n\nJiří Kabelka\, DEL\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Keil\, NCP4.0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\n\n\n\nWe warmly invite all stakeholders and distinguished guests to register for RICAIP Days 2026\, particularly for RICAIP Project Final Conference 2026. \n\n\n\nEven if you have already received a personal invitation\, we kindly ask you to complete the registration form so that we can confirm your participation and better organise the event. \n\n\n\nFor those registering without a prior invitation\, please note that we reserve the right to confirm registrations in due course. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n By checking this box\, you agree to the processing of personal data for the purposes of registration for the RICAIP Days 2026 programme.\nRead more about GDPR\n \n\n Δ\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nCzech Technical University in PragueCzech Institute of Informatics\, Robotics and Cybernetics \n\n\n\nAddress:Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3160 00 Praha 6 – DejviceGPS 50.1037711N\, 14.3945119E
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