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Global I&M Robotics event
The SPRINT Robotics World Conference for Inspection & Maintenance Robotics is an industry-specific event to endorse the large-scale application of robotics for inspection and maintenance. The two-day program includes international speakers, networking opportunities, an evening banquet, the presentation of the SPRINT Robotics Awards winners, panel discussions, and an exhibition showcasing and demonstrating robotic solutions from service and technology providers from the industrial inspection, maintenance and cleaning domain. The conference program covers a broad scope of market sectors, ranging from petrochemical and energy to public and water infrastructure, aerospace, subsea and next generation technologies.
2025
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2025 Highlights included:
- Record-breaking attendance of more than 600 industry professionals
- Expansion of Industry Speed Dating with increased participation from global asset owners and exhibitors
- Insightful keynote presentations from Aker BP, São Carlos School of Engineering (EESC) – University of São Paulo, Chevron, and SPRINT Robotics
- A robust technical program featuring 12 tracks showcasing the latest advancements, challenges, and solutions
- Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between between SPRINT Robotics and ADRA, the EU-commissioned organization for accelerating AI, data, and robotics, marking the start of a strategic partnership grounded in a shared vision that end-user–driven innovation is essential to delivering meaningful economic and societal impact
- Workshop on Scaling and Roundtable Discussion on Robotics for the Power Sector
- Announcement of the Best Thesis Pitch among three finalists from leading universities in Europe, the USA, and Brazil as part of the inaugural RISE Thesis Pitch Challenge, a platform for rising talent to showcase their ideas to a global audience of industry professionals
- Presentation of the SPRINT Robotics Awards 2025, recognizing excellence in: (1) Groundbreaking Collaborative Work towards Acceptance of Inspection and Maintenance Robotics, (2) Scaling of a Robotic Solution, and (3) New Innovative Technology in Inspection, Maintenance or Cleaning
- Introduction of new pricing for conference passes
- Celebration of SPRINT Robotics’ 10-Year Anniversary Party, honoring a decade of community-driven innovation in inspection and maintenance robotics
- Engaging breakout sessions at the Global Participants Day, driving meaningful dialogue and cross-industry collaboration
2024
Antwerp, Belgium
2024 Highlights included:
- A special edition of Industry SpeedDating at Antwerp City Hall
- Keynote speakers from Port of Antwerp, Petrobras, Equinor, University of Sao Paolo
- Program with use cases and robotic solutions presented, including focus on task-based robotics
- Workshops around AI, Workforce of the Future and Energy-driven innovations
- New pricing for conference, exhibition and sponsor packages
- A special evening banquet including a Walk and Talk buffet on the exhibition floor
- Presentation of the SPRINT Robotics Awards 2024
- Networking lunch: “Women in Robotics”
- Full program over both days in the Technology Demo Area
- Insightful breakout sessions at the Global Participant’s Day about the Action Groups, resulting in a new task force for power and energy
2023
Houston, Texas, USA
2023 Highlights included:
- An engaging Industry SpeedDating session with asset owners
- Keynote speakers from Aramco, Petrobras and Chevron
- Panel session with asset owners from Aramco, Chevron, ExxonMobil, DOW & Shell
- Wide range of different focus areas, use cases and robotic solutions presented
- A special evening banquet at the Marriott Woodlands Waterway Hotel
- Presentation of the SPRINT Robotics Awards 2023
- Demonstration of cutting-edge robots and drones in the Technology Demo Area
- Insightful Town Hall session and discussions at the Global Participant’s Day
- Networking lunch: “Women in Robotics”
2022
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2022 Highlights included:
- Opening panel session with Constantijn van Oranje, Special Envoy at Techleap.nl
- Wide range of different focus areas, use cases and robotic solutions represented
- A special evening banquet in the historical Koepelkerk
- Presentation of SPRINT Robotics Awards 2022
- Partnering with RIMA, TNO and University of Twente to host the RIMA Projects Pitching Event
- Demonstrations of cutting-edge robots and drones in the Technology Demo Area
- Networking lunch: “Women and Robotics – Workforce of the Future”
2019
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2019 Highlights included:
- Broad scope of asset and industry sectors, ranging from petrochemical and energy to public and water infrastructure, aerospace, subsea and next generation technologies.
- The official presentation of the “Guidelines for the Application of Robotics for In-service Inspection of Above Ground Storage Tanks”
- A special evening banquet held on the iconic SS Rotterdam, the former flagship of the Holland America Line
- Presentation of SPRINT Robotics Awards 2019
- European RIMA Network (Robotics for Inspection and Maintenance) Open Call Summit.
- The Holland Pavilion, a showcase of Dutch universities, companies and innovation initiatives
2018
Galveston, TX, USA
Dr Tjibbe Bouma, Chairman of SPRINT Robotics commented in 2018: “The 1st World Conference for Inspection and Maintenance Robotics is yet another important milestone in realizing our goal of large-scale application of Robotics for Inspection and Maintenance. We are delighted to bring all stakeholders together globally for the first time. Since its inception just under four years ago, SPRINT Robotics has been growing with breathtaking speed. We have established a strong global presence, our participant support base has exploded, and Inspection and Maintenance Robotics has become one of four recognized main robotic service application fields. The 1st World Conference for Inspection and Maintenance Robotics will mark the beginning of a new phase, where we will start to focus on rapid scaling of available solutions and will branch out into new market sectors. As a globally recognized not-for-profit organization, we are uniquely positioned to speed up this process.”
