Next year, Scheveningen will become the stage for the European Robotics League (ERL), a leading European event celebrating innovation in robotics and smart technology. The 2026 edition is hosted by the Municipality of The Hague, in close collaboration with euRobotics, the Province of South Holland and the City of Rotterdam.
The European Robotics League brings together international teams, researchers and technology companies to test and showcase the latest applications of robotics in a real urban environment. The event also features workshops, live demonstrations and discussions about the future of robotics. It will take place from 12 to 15 May 2026 in Scheveningen and is free to attend.
Smart robots in action
During the ERL 2026, the focus will be on the practical use of robotics in everyday life. Think of robots that can navigate the city independently, collaborate with people in public spaces, and perform tasks such as inspection, logistics, assistance and monitoring.
Examples include maintenance robots inspecting the Scheveningen Pier, drones delivering defibrillators on the beach, and smart delivery and cleaning robots. The participating teams are challenged to develop innovative solutions that contribute to a smarter, safer and more liveable city.
Living Lab Scheveningen as a testing ground
The competitions and demonstrations will take place in Living Lab Scheveningen, The Hague’s real-life testing ground where technology and innovation come together in public space. With its boulevard, beach, sea and urban dynamics, Scheveningen offers the ideal environment to explore how robotics can work in practice.
Teams from across Europe can register via eu-robotics.net.
“With the arrival of the European Robotics League, The Hague shows that we are not only thinking about the future, but shaping it here,'' says Alderman Saskia Bruines (Economy). “By testing innovative robots in our own public spaces, we connect technology to societal challenges and strengthen The Hague as a city where knowledge, entrepreneurship and international collaboration come together.”
Open to the public and professionals alike
The European Robotics League is free to attend and offers a diverse programme of live demonstrations, workshops for young people and students, and networking opportunities for companies and researchers. The event not only highlights the opportunities of robotics, but also explores how and when these technologies can be applied responsibly in the urban environment.
In this way, science, business and citizens are brought together in an accessible way around technological innovation.
Practical information
Location: Scheveningen, The Hague
Dates: 12 – 15 May 2026
AdmissionFree
More information about the programme will be announced in spring 2026.
The Municipality of The Hague and euRobotics warmly invite residents, visitors and technology enthusiasts to attend this special event and experience the future of robotics first-hand.
Collaboration and organisation
The European Robotics League is an initiative of euRobotics, an international non-profit organisation that connects more than 250 companies, universities and research institutes in the field of robotics. Through events such as the ERL, euRobotics promotes research, innovation and collaboration across Europe.
The organisation of the The Hague edition is a joint initiative by the Municipality of The Hague, the Province of South Holland and the City of Rotterdam, supported by various organisations and knowledge partners. The Hague is proud to host this international event and to further strengthen its position as a city of technology and innovation.