What exhibits will be featured at Spring ITAPA 2026?
This year, you’ll see the first robotic speaker on stage! And that’s not all - the EXPO zone will be bigger and busier than ever before. Check out the list of confirmed exhibitors.
Forget boring static booths and exhibits you can only look at through glass. The EXPO zone at Spring ITAPA 2026 transforms the exhibition into a fully interactive experience.
Meet humanoid robots, a robotic dog, and explore the history of quantum computers - all while getting hands-on with technology. Challenge a robot to a game of checkers and listen to the Slovakia’s first-ever robotic speaker.
Come and experience it live.
Take a look at what the EXPO zone at ITAPA Health & Care 2026 looked like.
Meet the innovators pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Talk directly to the creators behind the robots.
List of confirmed exhibitors:
1. František Duchoň, Institute of Robotics and Cybernetics
Thanks to him, you’ll be able to play robotic checkers in the EXPO zone. He is a renowned Slovak expert and professor at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, specializing primarily in robotics and cybernetics. As the founder of the National Robotics Center, he has long focused on the development of intelligent systems and on connecting academic research with real industrial practice.
2. Red Hat
In the EXPO zone, you’ll be able to try out a Speech-to-Text model that uses AI to instantly evaluate your pronunciation. Start with something easy, like Slovak, or try something more challenging, such as Thai or Chinese.
An AI Challenge with great prizes also awaits you. Play a quick game with three difficulty levels. Beat the AI and take home a power bank, a stylish thermos, a Red Hat cap, or other great prizes!
3. ESET
A global company developing software that protects individuals and businesses from viruses, malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. In the EXPO zone, they will showcase live demonstrations of how XDR/MDR works.
4. KVANT
A Slovak manufacturer and exporter focused primarily on robotics. At EXPO zone, they will present the Slovakia’s first robotic speaker - the humanoid robot Robi - and robotic dog.
5. ARICOMA
In Slovakia, they are building the future of quantum technologies - not theoretically, but through real-world solutions and devices such as Quantum Desktop, the first quantum computer of its kind in Slovakia. Aricoma helps companies become “quantum-ready” - preparing them for a world where AI alone will no longer be enough.
6. Fujitsu
Their AI enables organizations to deploy and leverage artificial intelligence across their entire business with confidence - while maintaining accuracy, ethics, data sovereignty, and security - and improving decision-making and operational efficiency.
7. Palo Alto Networks
A leader in cybersecurity, they protect corporate networks, cloud environments, and endpoints from modern cyber threats using advanced technologies and AI.
8. Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic
The Ministry will present innovative digital solutions, e-services, and modern applications that simplify citizens’ daily interactions with the government. Visitors can look forward to meeting industry experts, learning about the latest technological innovations, and gaining insight into the future of smart public administration.
9. Dual Academy (june 18, 2026)
The Dual Academy is a modern educational institution focused on technical fields and dual education, combining academic study with practical experience in a real working environment.
At EXPO zone, they will showcase a robotic arm and the head of a humanoid robot. The robotic arm can replicate human hand movements in real time, enabling the humanoid to react and mimic human motion.
10. SKYRO
A modern secondary school focused on AI, IT, and emerging technologies. The school intentionally connects education with real-world practice - students do not simply memorize theory, but work on real projects involving programming, robotics, AI, and app development. In the EXPO zone, they will showcase a robotic dog.
11. Martin Šperka, Computer Museum
Guided tour “From Retro to Quantum” – a fascinating journey through technological development, starting with the first home computers and gradually moving into the era of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. But where did it all begin? This nostalgic tour revisits the devices of the past that laid the foundation for today’s quantum era.
Don’t be fooled by appearances - Mr. Martin Šperka has a unique story for every exhibit, and there is no question he cannot answer.
At EXPO zone, you’ll see a selection of these historical pieces, also presented in the accompanying video.
12. Michal Adamík, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
He works at the intersection of technology, art, and innovation. At Slovak University of Technology, he explores how artificial intelligence and robotics can be integrated into human work, creativity, and decision -making. In the EXPO zone, he will present an exhibition of artworks created by a robotic arm.
13. YourCloud
A robust cloud and AI solution for businesses and public administration. In the EXPO zone, they will showcase a live demo of the YourCloud workspace and an AI assistant for real-world documents, providing quick summaries and accurate answers. They will also demonstrate how to operate cloud and AI solutions independently of U.S.-based providers.
The EXPO zone takes place in parallel with the Spring ITAPA 2026 conference.
Would you like to attend Spring ITAPA 2026 or visit the EXPO zone?
Only a few weeks remain - the event takes place on June 17 - 18, 2026 in Bratislava.
See the programme for the day that interests you.
