22 September: Campus Café | Hands-on humanoids

21 juli 2026

Kennispark Twente

Humanoid robots are technically ready for deployment, but their adaption in practice is still lagging behind. The challenge lies not in the technology itself, but in what is required to work with it effectively: people, the right skills, and the level of organizational readiness. During this Campus Café, we look beyond the hype and focus on the practical realities: what does your organization need to get started?

We will kick off with BREiNN, Breman’s innovation lab. BREiNN accelerates AI and robotics transitions by bringing together people, strategy, technology, and collaboration. As a technical services provider, Breman is actively implementing digitalization and robotics in practice. This gives them first-hand insight into both the opportunities and the challenges companies face when adopting new generations of robotics, such as humanoid robots.

Next, experts from knowledge institutions, including the University of Twente (Robotics Centre) and Saxion University of Applied Sciences (SMART Research Group), will share insights into the skills, partnerships, and learning environments required to successfully work with these technologies. They will illustrate this through concrete examples from the region.

Finally, it is your turn to get involved. In small-group discussions, you will work alongside experts to explore your own situation and identify a realistic first step for your organization.

Programme

3 p.m. Walk-in
Welcome for a cup of coffee or tea and connect with the Twente innovation community.

3:15 p.m. Keynote by Patrick van Stokhem
Patrick van Stokhem is Director of AI & Robotics Innovation at BREiNN and founder of APAIYA. He works at the intersection of AI strategy and the practical implementation of humanoid robotics in manufacturing and engineering companies. Through the ReBot programme, he helps organisations bridge the gap between technology and real-world application, with a focus on people, skills development, process design, and building trust across the value chain.

3:40 p.m. From Human to Machine | Which Skills and Forms of Collaboration Are Needed?
Practical insights and real-world experiences from companies and knowledge institutions.

4:40 p.m. Interactive Roundtable Discussions
Engage with experts, exchange ideas, and identify your first step forward. More information will follow.

5:15 p.m. Wrap-up and networking drink

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Campus Café is an initiative of the leading innovation campuses Kennispark Twente, High Tech Systems Park, Connect-U, Technology Base, and XL Businesspark, in collaboration with Twente Board and Novel-T.