The 2025 GTFR in Erlangen welcomed a record-breaking 170+ participants. Responding to attendee feedback, the agenda was thoughtfully adjusted to maximize networking. This year also saw the addition of more key players from the robotics industry, including vision systems providers, enriching the lineup. With over half of the attendees being decision-makers and many C-level executives, the GTFR solidified its role as a vital platform for industry leadership.

In 2024, the GTFR continued its impressive growth, bringing together over 130 participants in Erlangen. This year marked a significant milestone as it became a two-day event, which allowed for an even richer program, featuring more in-depth keynotes, the addition of a second roundtable, and the integration of universities into the agenda to foster broader discussions. An added dinner provided further opportunities for networking, solidifying its role as a premier gathering for the robotics industry.

The 2023 GTFR saw over 80 robotics players converge in Erlangen, marking a key step in its evolution. It expanded its content to include keynotes from robot and PLC manufacturers, as well as startups, and introduced both its first roundtable and online participation. This laid the crucial foundation for a new platform, enabling easy connection and discussion of the latest trends and innovations across the robotics industry.

The year 2022 marked the inaugural GTFR event, where leading robot experts and PLC manufacturers from over 20 companies converged in Nuremberg. This foundational meeting was dedicated to collaboratively promoting cross-organizational standardization in robot programming, a vital effort undertaken in partnership with PLCopen (Motion Control) and the VDMA/OPC Foundation, specifically their VDMA OPC Robotics Initiative.