October 13, 2026
Time
11:30 am - 12:30 pm CEST
Location
Germany

Fireside Chat on Humanoid Robotics in the Semiconductor Industry and Beyond
Will Humanoid Robots Become the Next Transformational Technology on the Factory Floor?
As humanoid robotics moves from experimentation to real-world industrial deployment, European manufacturers and technology leaders are exploring how this emerging technology could reshape factory operations, workforce models, and competitive advantage. To examine both the opportunities and challenges ahead.
This webinar, an initiative of the SEMI Europe E2E Smart Manufacturing community, brings together leading innovators, semiconductor manufacturers, and robotics pioneers for an exclusive Fireside Chat on the future of humanoid robotics.
Building on the success of SEMI's thought leadership series on Smart Manufacturing, this discussion will explore how humanoid robots are evolving from concept to implementation across semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced industries. Industry experts will share perspectives on the strategic importance of humanoids for Europe, lessons from early pilots, promising use cases, and the critical partnerships required to scale adoption.
The conversation will feature executives and technology leaders from some of the most recognized organizations at the forefront of automation, robotics, and semiconductor manufacturing. Through an interactive panel discussion and live audience Q&A, attendees will gain insight into:
- The role Europe can play in the global humanoid robotics ecosystem
- The business case and practical realities of deploying humanoids in industrial environments
- Early pilot experiences, successes, and challenges
- Data, IP, safety, and trust considerations between technology providers and manufacturers
- The path from experimentation to large-scale deployment
- The regulatory and industry frameworks needed to support future adoption
Register today to access exclusive content and engage in the interactive Q&A session.
You will be able to gather insights from industry leaders on innovative applications, best practices and lessons learned to solve your unique challenges.
Attendees are invited to submit questions ahead of time at [email protected] (use smart manufacturing fireside chat in your subject line).
Watch the recording of the live webinar, held on June 23, 2026
Agenda
Opening Remarks
Panel Discussion - Humanoids in European Manufacturing
Biographies
Moderator
-Giovanni Notarnicola, Partner, Porsche Consulting
Panelists
-Dr. André Scholz, Head of Autonomous Factory Innovation Department, Siemens AG
-Adrian Maidl, Head of Strategic Sales and Partnerships, Agile Robots
-Dave Kehr, President, Humanoid Robotics, Schaeffler
-Fabio Puglia, CTO, Oversonic Robotics
-Howard TANG, Global Factory Robotics Automation Director, STMicroelectronics
-Jens Fabrowsky, COO, Neura Robotics
-Ralf Schuster, Senior Vice President Digital Manufacturing, Infineon Technologies
