The European Robotics Forum will take place from 19 - 21 March at Lyon, France. The event is a meeting point for industry and research: at least 350 scientists, companies and officials from the European Commission will attend. The forum is designed to provide an opportunity for the companies and researchers to meet and interact in workshops and seminars; this way they can expand their networks, gather the latest relevant information, and build new business and partnerships, thereby strengthening the potential of European robotics.