10–16 November 2026 · Otaniemi, Espoo
A week of robotics in Otaniemi for student clubs from Finland and across Europe, and anyone else who builds robots. Visit companies and research labs, meet other builders, and finish at Junction’s Hardware Lab. Free to attend.
Daytime and evening sessions are registered separately on Luma. Junction has its own application.
opening
Welcome to the week
Official opening of Helsinki Robotics Week and a quick look at what’s ahead over the coming days.
afternoon
Build Bigger: Meet the Ecosystem
Startup Foundation, AYY, Aalto Space Association, Design Factory and more present what they offer to people who build.
evening
Open Stage
Present a paper, project or company idea and discuss it with others. Anyone can sign up.
daytime
Company visits
Meet robotics and tech teams across the Helsinki region and see what they’re working on.
evening
Finland in a growing world of robotics
A panel with voices from research, industry, startups, investment and student clubs.
daytime
Lab visits
Tour robotics labs in Otaniemi and see current research.
evening
Community sauna
An evening to unwind and keep the conversations going. Venue: Rantasauna.
Hackathon
48 hours at Hype Areena, Kivenlahti
A dedicated hardware and robotics floor. AROC is helping organise the Hardware Lab. Application invite code: aaltoroboticsclub
Final logistics will be shared with registered participants.
Taking part
Anyone interested in robotics. Participation is free, and you don’t need to be an expert: the week brings together student clubs at every stage to learn from one another and share what they’re building.
Each day’s events require separate registration through Luma. Find and register for sessions through the official Helsinki Robotics Week calendar.
Registering for a daytime event does not automatically include admission to the evening programme.
Yes! Every participant is welcome to present a paper, project or company idea at Open Stage on Tuesday, 10 November.
Speaker registration will be available through the Open Stage event page on Luma. Find the listing in the Helsinki Robotics Week calendar once it is published.
No. Junction is a separately organised event with its own application process. Participants can choose which days and events they want to attend.
If you’d like to participate in Junction, apply on Junction’s website with the invite code aaltoroboticsclub.
Getting there & staying
The week is based at Aalto University in Otaniemi, Espoo. Industry visits take place across the Helsinki region, while Junction will be held at Hype Areena in Kivenlahti.
Visit schedules, meeting points and group transportation arrangements will be shared once confirmed. Plan your journeys using HSL.
Budget accommodation near the programme
Participants can book Forenom Hostel Espoo Otaniemi for 10–16 November using the discount code HRW26 for 10% off.
The hostel is next to Aalto University, where the 10–12 November programme takes place, and approximately 15 minutes by metro from the Junction venue. Expected cost: approximately €15–25 per person per night.
Book Forenom Hostel Espoo Otaniemi ↗︎
If rooms are fully booked, Forenom’s Pitäjänmäki Hostel is another option. Clubs needing assistance with accommodation arrangements can contact the organisers.
Availability and final price are determined by the accommodation provider; check both before booking. Accommodation is booked separately from event registration.
Information about meals, accessibility and venue arrangements will be available on each event’s individual page. Find your sessions through the HRW calendar.
Visiting with your club, interested in hosting an industry visit, or have a practical question?
Email hello@aaltoroboticsclub.fi. Messages are forwarded to our organising team, and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
You can also join the Aalto Robotics Club community on Telegram. A dedicated Helsinki Robotics Week topic is planned for participants to ask questions and get help from organisers and other community members.
On Wednesday 11 November, small groups of students visit robotics and tech companies for 1–2 hours. Show what your team builds and meet the people who might join it.
Fill in the form and we’ll get back to you, or email us about other ways to support the week.
Want to support the week? hello@aaltoroboticsclub.fi
