The 10th Furhat Conference on Social Robotics

Social Robots in the Wild:
The Impact of Real-World Interaction

Tuesday May 26th 2026
CET 16:00 - 18:00 (EDT 10:00 - 12:00)

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About the conference

For its 10th edition, the Furhat Conference focuses on what happens when robots are placed in everyday contexts and what challenges and opportunities emerge outside the lab. Bringing together researchers and practitioners, the conference will highlight recent studies in areas such as healthcare, education, group interaction, and applied training systems. Through these perspectives, we want to reflect on how real-world deployment is shaping the way social robots are designed, studied, and evaluated.

Join us on the 26th of May at 4:00-6:00 PM CEST (10:00-12:00 AM EST) for a focused discussion on the next phase of human–robot interaction grounded in practice, informed by research, and centered on real interaction.

Questions worth asking before you join

Why should I attend?

Join a focused discussion on how AI agents are influencing social robotics research, discover emerging ideas, and connect with people shaping the field.

Who is this event for?

Researchers, PhD students, industry professionals, and anyone curious about the future of social robotics, embodied AI, and human-robot interaction.

What can I expect?

A sharp, inspiring program centered around research perspectives, live discussion, and meaningful exchange around the age of AI agents.

Meet our speakers

DR BAHAR IRFAN

Senior Research Scientist in the AI team at Familiar Machines & Magic

Dr. Ilona Buchem

Professor of Communication and Media Science at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences (BHT)

Shaul Ashkenazi

PhD researcher at the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Social AI, University of Glasgow

Prof. DR Kristiina Jokinen

Senior Collaborative Researcher at AIST Japan and Adjunct Professor atUniversity of Helsinki and University of Tampere

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Social Robots in the Wild:The Impact of Real-World Interaction