We are hosting the Nature Robots Autonomous Farming Meetup at the Gate in Garching, close to
Munich. Half a day, two focuses — for Bavarian machinery manufacturers, research groups, start-ups
and everyone who would rather see autonomy on a machine than on a slide.
Part 1 — Trends in autonomous farming (15:30–18:00)
“Quo Vadis Agricultural Autonomy?” — where autonomy use cases actually stand today, the
regulatory map for autonomous systems, the demand for autonomous machinery, and what it takes
to transform an existing machine. With keynotes and a panel discussion.
Part 2 — Networking (18:00–20:00)
A relaxed evening with networking and dinner: explore the Nature Robots technology stack
first-hand and meet peers from industry, start-ups, research and partner networks.
Programme
Meetup programme
Monday, 23 November · From 15:00
Open Doors · Meet & Greet · Welcome CoffeeArrival, get to know each other · Exhibition opens
WelcomeNature Robots
Opening Talk · Joseph Schapfl & Dr. Theresa PflügerBavarian answers to the challenges of today's agriculture
Nature Robots Technology KeynoteGeneral Overview of Solution Portfolio · Launch of New Features
BreakExhibition and networking
Panel Discussion · Autonomous FarmingSense, Understand, Act: What It Takes to Make Autonomous Farming Work
The future of agriculture relies on autonomy, transforming land cultivation, protection, and management through intelligent, adaptive machines. Bavaria provides an exceptionally challenging landscape for pioneering these field robotics, featuring complex field layouts – such as steep vineyards, towering hop gardens, and dense orchards – as well as uneven terrain and slopes. These conditions require navigation solutions that extend far beyond standard flat-field systems, such as combining GNSS-RTK with advanced sensor fusion to push the boundaries of autonomous navigation.
Alongside its demanding crops, Bavaria features a premier AgTech ecosystem. The region bridges leading research institutions, technology transfer centers, and innovative robotics companies to fast-track the transition from conceptual breakthroughs to field-ready deployments.
To foster collaboration, Nature Robots is hosting the Munich Autonomous Farming Meetup 2026. This event serves as a platform to strengthen professional relationships, explore project collaborations, and exchange insights on autonomous machinery, bringing together the leading minds dedicated to shaping the future of resilient, autonomous agriculture.
Speakers
Joseph SchapflProject Manager, Bayern Innovativ GmbH & AgriTechHUBTalk: Bavarian answers to the challenges of today's agriculture
Dr. Theresa PflügerVenture Manager Agriculture, TUM Venture Lab Food/Agro/BiotechTalk: Bavarian answers to the challenges of today's agriculture
Panelists
Prof. Dr. Kang YuProfessor for Precision Agriculture, Technical University of MunichPanel: Sense, Understand, Act: What It Takes to Make Autonomous Farming Work
Cameron SimoleitChair of Digital Agriculture, Technical University of MunichPanel: Sense, Understand, Act: What It Takes to Make Autonomous Farming Work
